Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Ryerson Inc. Selects Zilliant Price Optimization Solution

Ryerson Inc. Selects Zilliant Price Optimization Solution

Zilliant Announces Agreement with a Leading Metal Distributor

Austin, TX (Vocus) February 11, 2009 -- Zilliant (http://www.zilliant.com), the leading provider of price optimization and management software for manufacturers, distributors and high-tech companies, today announced that Ryerson, Inc. has selected Zilliant price optimization and management software. Ryerson is the leading distributor and processor of metals in North America and plans to roll out Zilliant company wide. Ryerson selected Zilliant for their proven aptitude in price segmentation and price optimization technology.

"After a thorough due diligence process, Zilliant's solution provided better service offerings to our customer base. We also partnered with Zilliant because of the company's distribution industry expertise," said Leslie Norgren, Chief Procurement Officer, Ryerson, Inc.

"Partnering with Ryerson reinforces Zilliant's position as the leading price optimization and management solution amongst distributors worldwide," said Greg Peters, CEO of Zilliant. "Zilliant is excited to partner with one of the largest metal distributors in the U.S. and are confident in our ability to execute with Ryerson's excellent team."

About Zilliant

Zilliant is the leading provider of price optimization and price management applications for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS) uses existing transactional data to improve decisions across all facets of price analysis, setting and execution. ZPPS applications combine powerful price segmentation and optimization science with easy-to-use business applications to help companies achieve the best pricing possible on every deal, increasing profits by tens of millions of dollars. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Zilliant is a privately held company. Investors include Austin Ventures, Cardinal Ventures, JP Morgan Partners, and Trellis Partners. For more information contact Zilliant at 877.893.1085 or visit www.zilliant.com.

About Ryerson Inc.

Ryerson Inc. is a leading distributor and processor of metals in North America. The Company services customers through a network of service centers across the United States, Canada, China and India.

Contact Information:

Somer Zinnecker

512-531-8584

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Contact Information Somer Zinnecker

ZILLIANT, INC.

http://www.zilliant.com

512.531.8584



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