The Network, Inc. Names Ganley CFO

Norcross, Georgia, January 16, 2003

The Network, Inc., the nation's premier provider of employee feedback services, announced today the promotion of James Ganley to Chief Financial Officer. The announcement was made by Tony Malone, Chief Executive Officer.

Ganley has been with the company in the role of Controller since January 1, 2001. He is responsible for all accounting services, financial planning and analysis for the privately held company. He brings more than 20 years of experience to his role leading the financial management of the company.

"Jim has played a critical role in the financial management of our company during a period of rapid growth," said Tony Malone, Chief Executive Officer of The Network. "He has streamlined our processes and provided strong leadership since his arrival."

Mr. Ganley joined The Network after serving iXL Enterprises as Vice President of Finance and Controller. His previous employers include Ellis Communications, Park Communications, Price Waterhouse, and BDO Seidman. He is a Certified Public Accountant and an honor graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

About The Network

The Network is a privately held firm that helps companies collect and respond to feedback from employees, suppliers and customers on vital issues such as ethics, safety and service quality. The Network's product portfolio includes hotlines, incident and accident reporting, compliance tracking, and awareness programs that help clients identify and respond to critical issues within their organizations.