EDGAR Online Hires Gregory Carter as Chief Technology Officer

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EDGAR® Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: EDGR), a leading global provider of XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) software, services and data, today announced the appointment of Gregory Carter to the position of chief technology officer (CTO). Carter -- who has more than 20 years experience in software design, development and implementation – will be responsible for setting the product, technology and operational vision for EDGAR Online and will serve as a member of the company's operating committee.

"Greg has built his career on the belief that successful software companies come not just from technology, but from the kind of customer-focused principles that create revenue and spur repeat business," said Robert J. Farrell, president and CEO of EDGAR Online. "We expect that Greg's experience in customer research, technology and product development will help shape EDGAR Online's strategy and drive revenue through existing and new products and offerings."

Prior to joining EDGAR Online, Carter was the CTO and executive vice president of product development at Metastorm, a global provider of business process management software and solutions, where he grew the company from a start-up to an established firm with revenues of $75 million. Prior to Metastorm, Carter held positions at the International Monetary Fund, Software Systems Group and PCDOCS.

"This is an exciting time at EDGAR Online, as the company positions itself to leverage its well-established information sharing foundation to offer a variety of data-focused solutions that will ultimately help people and institutions analyze information to make better informed decisions," said Carter. "I look forward to working with the talented team in place at EDGAR to leverage the company's technology assets in the expanding market for disclosure, governance and risk analysis data and solutions."

About EDGAR Online

EDGAR Online (NASDAQ: EDGR) is a leading global provider of XBRL data, software and services solutions that improve the flow of business information. The company's integrated portfolio of products and services for global enterprises help customers create, deliver, analyze and use quality information. Thousands use the company's solutions, including U.S. public companies, mutual funds, leading financial analysts and institutional investors, as well as global regulators such as the FDIC, Banque de France and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company delivers its solutions, including UBmatrix® XBRL software solutions, through an extensive network of partners, including LexisNexis®, NASDAQ OMX, Oracle, PR Newswire, RR Donnelley and SAP. To learn more about EDGAR Online, visit www.edgar-online.com.

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