Credit Solutions Is Again Named Red Herring 100 North America Finalist Richardson, TX – April 30, 2009 – Red Herring has named Dallas-based Credit Solutions, the U.S. debt settlement industry leader, as a finalist for a Red Herring 100 Award, recognizing the best North American organizations that create or implement the most innovative technology. The Red Herring editorial board ranked Credit Solutions among the top 200 of eligible companies for a second year in a row. Previous Red Herring 100 North America award winners include Google, Yahoo!, Netscape, Salesforce.com, Skype and YouTube. “We are tremendously honored to again be among technology's best-of-the best," said Credit Solutions CEO Doug Van Arsdale. Credit Solutions’ proprietary accounting technology got Red Herring's attention. The largest online-based U.S. settlement company, Credit Solutions recently implemented a large-scale VoIP phone system and has invested heavily in call recording software; virtualized, tiered data storage; and custom eCRM as part of an ongoing commitment to client convenience and operational efficiencies. "We can see the exciting evolution of the technology sector reflected in the quality and variety of exceptional companies that we had to choose from in putting our list together," said Red Herring Editor-In-Chief Joel Dreyfuss. “We screen hundreds of companies for the award, so your achievement is no small feat.” The 100 winning companies will be announced at the 12th annual Red Herring North America Awards May 13 in San Diego. In celebration, the event will feature keynote addresses from legendary VC investors and CEOs of leading Internet, information and communications companies. About Red Herring Red Herring is a global media company that unites the world's best high-tech innovators, venture investors and business decision-makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider's access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. See www.redherring.com for details. About Credit Solutions The nation’s debt settlement industry leader, Credit Solutions is recognized by the American Business Awards for the "Best Customer Services Department in Financial Services." A platinum-level member of the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA), Credit Solutions maintains a commitment to consumer protection as an accredited charter policy partner of the United States Organization for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA), an American Association of Debt Management Organizations (AADMO) member and ISO 9001:2000 certification for standardized business processes. For more information, please visit http://www.creditsolutions.com.