Equifax Recognized Among Top 25 Companies in InformationWeek 500

ATLANTA – Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) today announced that it has been ranked number three among financial services firms in the 2004 InformationWeek 500, a prestigious listing of the nation’s largest and most innovative users of information technology. Out of the top 500 companies chosen, Equifax was recognized as number 25 overall, marking the third consecutive year that Equifax has been honored among the top 25 IT innovators.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from InformationWeek,” said Tom Chapman, Equifax Chairman and CEO. “Equifax is committed to dedicating significant time and resources to developing new technologies designed to enlighten, enable and empower consumers to manage and protect their financial well-being.”

Equifax’s investment in new technologies has allowed it to continue to deliver valuable products and solutions to consumers and businesses. Credit management tools such as Equifax Credit Watch™ and ScorePower® have helped consumers gain a deeper understanding of their financial health, protect their identities and prepare for major purchases. For businesses, Equifax continues to be a technology innovator, providing industry-leading decisioning platforms based on its world-class information assets.

Now in their sixteenth year, the InformationWeek 500 tracks the business- technology practices of the nation’s largest and most innovative IT organizations. The study recognizes public companies that have demonstrated excellence and innovation in technological, procedural and organizational practices. Spanning 21 industries, the annual survey examines core areas of operation, including IT budgets, technology deployment, E-business, customer knowledge, infrastructure, and business and technology strategies.

About Equifax
Equifax Inc. is a global leader in turning information into intelligence. For businesses, Equifax provides faster and easier ways to find, approve and market to the appropriate customers. For consumers, Equifax offers easier, instantaneous ways to buy products or services and better insight into and management of their personal credit.

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