WellPoint Systems Inc. Ranked as the 28th Fastest Growing Technology Company
in Canada in the Deloitte Technology Fast50(TM)

CALGARY , Oct. 1 /CNW/ - WellPoint Systems Inc., ("WellPoint" or the "Company") (TSX-V:WPS), a leading provider of software and related solutions to the energy industry, today announced that it has been ranked among the Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM), a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Canada , based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years. WellPoint's 536% percent increase in revenue from 2004 to 2008 resulted in a 28th ranking.

For more than 12 years, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) program has tracked the successful growth of Canadian-grown global leaders. Now Canada's pre-eminent technology award program, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) augments the broader Deloitte North American Technology Fast 500 initiative, with winners automatically eligible for this elite ranking.

"Canadian technology companies have demonstrated some very impressive growth numbers over the past year, amid the challenges of a global recession," said John Ruffolo , National Leader, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Group, Deloitte. "WellPoint is an example of the determination, drive and skill that will serve to position them for further growth and success as the economic recovery takes hold."

WellPoint's President & CEO, Richard Slack , credits strategic acquisitions, employee dedication and industry expertise with the Company's solid revenue growth. Slack said, "We are honored to be named as one of Canada's fastest growing technology companies. This achievement recognizes our employees' passionate commitment to our customers through the provision of innovative solutions, excellent customer service and unique industry expertise. I would also like to thank our customers - both those who have been with us for many years as well new customers who have recently joined the WellPoint community. We would not be in this position without their belief in the Company's enterprise solutions."

To qualify for the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking, companies must have been in business for at least five years, have revenues of at least $5 million , be headquartered in Canada , own proprietary technology, and conduct research and development activities in Canada . A panel of industry experts evaluates and judges companies based on four key criteria: competitive advantage; size, growth, and market attractiveness; management effectiveness and organization; and financial performance.

About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM)

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) program is Canada's pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, the program features four distinct categories including the Technology Fast 50(TM) Ranking, Companies-to-Watch Awards (early-stage Canadian tech companies in business less than five years, with the potential to be a future Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) candidate,) Leadership Awards (companies that demonstrate technological leadership in four industry subcategories: hardware/semiconductor, software, telecommunications and emerging technologies) and the Deloitte Technology Green 15(TM) Awards (Canada's leading GreenTech companies that promote a more efficient use and re-use of the earth's resources in industrial production and consumption.) Program sponsors include Deloitte, Gowlings, GrowthWorks, RBC, Wellington Financial, Stonewood Group, HKMB Hub, CATAAlliance, CleanTech Group, IGLOO, ITAC, MaRS and Microsoft. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca.

About WellPoint Systems Inc.

WellPoint provides premier software and related services for managing critical operations within the energy industry. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner since 2005, WellPoint is the only Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Microsoft Dynamics partner dedicated to the energy sector. It is breaking new ground with the creation of a more comprehensive, integrated energy software suite based on existing Microsoft ERP technology that utilizes state-of-the-art Dynamics AX(R) and .NET architectures. WellPoint also provides software and services under the BOLO, IDEAS International and AX EAM brands.

Founded in 1997, Calgary-based WellPoint Systems also has major operations in Denver , CO, Houston , TX, Livingston, NJ, Tampa , FL, Tunis , Tunisia and Pretoria , South Africa . WellPoint is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol WPS.

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For further information: Richard Slack, President and Chief Executive Officer, [phone], [email protected]; Bharat Mahajan, CA, Chief Financial Officer, [phone], [email protected]