Allen Corporation of America Ranked 4th Fastest Growing Small Business Government Contractor Allen’s philosophy of “putting technology to work” through exceptional professional services and enterprise products results in recognition on the Washington Technology Fast 50 Sterling, VA — October 19, 2005 — Allen Corporation of America has been recognized as #4 on Washington Technology's 2005 Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest growing government contractors. The Fast 50 list is based on compounded annual growth rate over a five-year period from 2000 to 2004 and is featured in the September 26th issue of Washington Technology, and at the online version of the magazine at http://www.washingtontechnology.com/smallbusiness/fast50/2005. Allen achieved a 188.06 percent compounded annual growth rate during this period. Allen’s CEO, Carl von Sternberg, credits the company’s growth to the loyalty of its active clients, particularly within the public sector. He also credits its stellar growth with attracting new clients each year. “We are honored that Washington Technology has recognized us as one of the fastest growing government contractors,” von Sternberg said. “We intend to continue our strong growth by remaining focused on providing our clients with exceptional products and services.” In its 18th year, the Washington Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the critical role emerging government contractors play in serving the government IT market. To qualify for the list, companies were required to have a minimum of $100,000 in government revenue in 2000 and meet the federal government requirements for a small business, or be a member of the 8(a) program. Companies were selected based on a number of financial performance criteria from 2000 to 2004, including the compounded annual growth rate. About Allen Corporation of America, Inc. Based in Sterling, Virginia, Allen Corporation of America, Inc. is a professional services firm offering best of breed training and information technology solutions for the private and public sector. Allen Corporation is a dynamic company providing expert analysis, design, deployment, customization, operations and maintenance of information technology products. Allen specializes in several major technology fields, including distance learning, logistical operations, enterprise management solutions, custom application development, and telecommunications. For more general information about Allen Corporation of America visit www.allencorp.com or call (866) HQ-Allen (472-5536). About Washington Technology. Washington Technology, published by PostNewsweek Tech Media, is the only national newspaper for government IT systems integrators and resellers. It delivers essential business news to 40,100* business executives whose companies provide high-level technical services to the government. Published bi-monthly since 1986, each issue features the latest contracting wins, government initiatives and projects, case studies and analyses and fresh technology news. Visit www.washingtontechnology.com for more information. *BPA International Audit, June, 2005 Contact. Please contact Ms. Barbara Johns at 703.647.4382 for further information.