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FAST University Receives IACET Accreditation

OSLO, Norway and NEEDHAM, Mass., April 16 PRNewswire — Fast Search & Transfer ASA (FAST), the leading global provider of search technologies, today announced that FAST University, the company's award-winning education program, is now an International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Authorized Provider able to grant Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for customers, partners and employees who successfully complete FAST University instructor-led classes and self-paced eLearning. As an IACET Authorized Provider, the company can assure FAST University students that their training can be converted into credits that can be applied toward professional certifications.

The IACET and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have examined FAST University course materials, facilities and processes and procedures, and certify that FAST University complies with the high standards set by these organizations for quality continuing education and training. Students who successfully complete FAST University classroom and virtual courses and self-paced eLearning will receive one CEU for every 10 hours of instruction.

"We are pleased that the company's training and education programs comply with the high standards and educational best practices set forth by the IACET," said Joan Westerberg, senior director for FAST University. "Not only are we committed to making sure that students have the best materials available to them for learning about search technology and search best practices, we also make certain that their course hours can be applied to professional certification programs to ensure their career growth."

FAST University helps participants gain an in-depth understanding of FAST search technology by providing hands-on training courses that are available worldwide. Tailored to address a participant's specific business goals, FAST University's Learning Portal allows 24/7 access to course information and registration.

For more information on how you can participate in FAST University and become a search expert, please email FAST University at fastuniversity@fastsearch.com.

About FAST

FAST is the leading global provider of enterprise search technologies and solutions that are behind the scenes at the world's best known companies. FAST's flexible and scalable enterprise search platform (FAST ESP) elevates the search capabilities of enterprise customers and connects people to the relevant information they seek regardless of medium. This drives revenues and reduces total cost of ownership by effectively leveraging IT infrastructure. FAST's solutions are used by more than 2,600 global customers and partners, including America Online (AOL), Cardinal Health, CareerBuilder.com, CIGNA, CNET, Dell, Factiva, Fidelity Investments, Findexa, IBM, Knight Ridder, LexisNexis, Overture, Rakuten, Reed Elsevier, Reuters, Sensis, Stellent, Tenet Healthcare, Thomas Industrial Networks, Thomson Scientific, T-Online, US Army, Virgilio (Telecom Italia), Vodafone, and Wanadoo.

FAST is headquartered in Norway and is publicly traded under the ticker symbol 'FAST' on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The FAST Group operates globally with presence in Europe, the United States, Asia Pacific, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. For further information about FAST, please visit http://www.fastsearch.com. In January, Microsoft made an accepted offer to acquire FAST for $1.2 billion.

SOURCE FAST

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