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Witness Systems (NASDAQ: WITS), a leading global provider of workforce optimization software and services, today announced that the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has ranked it number five on its "Georgia 100" - a profile listing that recognizes the top 100 performing public companies in the state. The annual Georgia 100 program distinguishes companies based on performance as measured by financial variables. The Atlanta office of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an international accounting and business consulting firm, computed the rankings based on five weighted variables: annual revenue, year-over-year revenue change, return on equity, annual change in profit margin for fiscal 2004 and total return on investment (share price change plus reinvested dividends) for calendar year 2004. "We are honored to rank among the top public companies in the state of Georgia, which is home to so many well-known and established organizations. This milestone directly reflects the hard work and commitment of everyone in our organization," said Dave Gould, chairman and CEO of Witness Systems. "Our company was founded and has grown based on its values and commitment to delivering practical, innovative technology solutions that yield measurable results; partnering with our customers to ensure their success; and maintaining competitive advantage through solid execution quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. Our employees, located not just in Georgia, but around the world, are key to this ongoing success, as they put these values to work every day, giving us an edge in the markets we serve." About Witness Systems Witness Systems (NASDAQ: WITS) is a leading global provider of workforce optimization software and services. The company's solutions - which play a strategic role in the customer interaction centers of Global 2000 and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide - also are deployed in IP Telephony and back office environments, and throughout the extended enterprise, including branch offices. Witness Systems' software is comprised of quality monitoring, compliance, high-volume and IP Telephony recording solutions, as well as workforce management, actionable learning and performance management applications. The company's solutions enable organizations to optimize their people, processes and technology throughout the enterprise. Witness Systems' customers benefit from an integrated business consulting, implementation and training methodology that supports a rapid deployment, enabling them to drive revenue, reduce operational costs, and achieve greater customer retention and loyalty. For additional information about Witness Systems, visit www.witness.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this release that involves Witness Systems' expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. They are identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions. These statements are based upon information available to Witness Systems as of the date of this release, and the company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements believed true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Some of the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include fluctuations in customer demand and the timing of orders; the company's ability to manage its growth; the risk of new product introductions and customer acceptance of new products; the rapid technological change which characterizes the company's markets; the risks associated with international sales as the company expands its markets, including the risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations; the ability of the company to complete and integrate successfully any acquisitions or investments it may make; and the ability of the company to compete successfully in the future, as well as other risks identified under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Witness, eQuality and the Witness logo are United States registered trademarks of Witness Systems, Inc., protected by laws of the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.