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GMI Ranks #97 in Deloitte's 2007 Technology Fast 500 for North America

Market intelligence solutions provider grows revenue by 1,771 percent over five years

Seattle, Wash., October 23rd, 2007 - Deloitte & Touche USA LLP today announced the rankings of its annual Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Global market intelligence solutions provider GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.) ranks #97 on the list, with a five-year revenue growth of 1,771 percent (2002-2006). This is the third consecutive year GMI has made this prestigious list.

"By leveraging technology to automate global market research, GMI has fueled the online trend," explains Mike Brochu, GMI's CEO. "Our success comes from our advanced technology solutions, global panels and broad, market leading services capability."

"Sustaining high-revenue growth over five years is an exceptional accomplishment," added Phil Asmundson, vice chairman, U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. "We are proud to honor GMI with a ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list."

To qualify for the Technology Fast 500, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 2002 and $5,000,000 in 2006, be headquartered in North America, and be a company that o wns proprietary technology or proprietary intellectual property that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; or d evotes a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.

About GMI

GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.) is the only provider of integrated solutions for global market intelligence for market research firms and Global 2,000 companies. Solutions include market research software, desktop analysis tools, 24x7x365 service bureau, and one of the world's largest, highly profiled, double opted-in managed panels, providing reach to millions of consumers in more than 200 countries. Founded in 1999 with world headquarters in Seattle, Wash., GMI has operations on five continents. In 2007, the company ranked #229 in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500. For more information, please visit us online at www.gmi-mr.com or email us.

About Deloitte

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Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. In the U.S., services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.