MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that Consortium Health Plans (CHP), which positions Blue Cross® Blue Shield® Plans as the preferred choice for national employers, has selected MicroStrategy to support its

McLean, VA, (July 13, 2006) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that Consortium Health Plans (CHP), which positions Blue Cross® Blue Shield® Plans as the preferred choice for national employers, has selected MicroStrategy to support its new web portal, MarketQuest.

Anchored by MicroStrategy, MarketQuest provides a comprehensive source of information and collaboration for Blue Cross Blue Shield personnel who support the sale and retention of national accounts. MarketQuest users include national account sales executives and other sales personnel, proposal writers, underwriters, and medical directors. With MarketQuest, users develop a more consultative approach towards sales activities and a deeper understanding of competitors, consultants, and the healthcare industry.

“Following a thorough evaluation and RFP with several vendors, we selected MicroStrategy because of its robust analytical and reporting capabilities, and its user-friendly Web interface,” said Michael Underman, V.P. National Account Services for CHP. “MicroStrategy’s unified architecture and strong end-user functionality are well-suited for the diverse data requirements of our user population.”

“We are proud to be working with CHP to support their new web portal with our advanced business intelligence technology,” said MicroStrategy’s COO Sanju Bansal. “MicroStrategy offers dynamic reporting features in a user-friendly interface that can be Web-deployed to thousands of users securely.”

About Consortium Health Plans
Consortium Health Plans provides strategic market intelligence, strong market relationships and leading-edge sales tools to position Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans as the carrier of choice for national accounts. There are 18 member Plans in the Consortium.

About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. More information about MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is available at www.microstrategy.com.

MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Wende Cover
MicroStrategy, Incorporated
1-703-770-1646
wcover@microstrategy.com

Source: MicroStrategy