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BellSouth Named to IDG's Computerworld Annual List of Best Places to Work in Information Technology Fourth consecutive year in Top 100 ATLANTA, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS) announced today that IDG's Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," has selected it as one of the top workplaces for information technology (IT) professionals. This honor is part of the publication's 12th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey. BellSouth has placed in the top 100 on Computerworld's Best Places to Work list for the past four years. The Best Places to Work list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals compiled by Computerworld. The lists are compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, diversity, career development, training and retention. In addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and their responses factor heavily in determining the rankings. "This year's Best Places to Work rankings represent companies across the industry that recognize how a strong commitment to and investment in employees is synonymous with creating a great IT work environment," said Don Tennant, editor in chief of Computerworld. "Once again, we found that IT professionals are looking for rewarding and challenging projects, access to leading-edge technologies, career growth and development and a comfortable work/life balance. Our Best Places companies not only offer these benefits, but do so in a manner that goes well-above industry norms." This year's 43rd ranking is BellSouth's highest ranking since they began participating in the annual survey. "We have developed a work culture that evokes creative problem solving and a drive for excellence. With that in mind, our employee programs target individual needs, support employees' work and life goals, and provide rewards and recognition that keep them motivated," notes Fran Dramis, Chief Information, e-Commerce & Security Officer at BellSouth. "This ranking reflects our commitment to the 'total' employee." Other companies that Computerworld ranked among the Best Places to Work include Aflac, Ernst & Young, Ford Motor Company, General Mills, MasterCard International, Staples, Inc., and UPS. The list was published in the June 27 issue and online at Computerworld.com. To view the complete list of the Best Places to Work in IT please visit, http://www.computerworld.com/2005bestplaces. About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percent ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice and data provider with more than 50 million customers. Backed by award winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available in the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R) Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers online and directory advertising through BellSouth(R) RealPages.com(R) and The Real Yellow Pages(R). BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at http://www.bellsouth.com/. About Computerworld Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of senior IT management. Computerworld's integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world's largest (58- edition) global IT media network through its weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site, focused conference series and custom research. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online awards for editorial and design excellence, surpassing its direct competition by an order of magnitude. Recognition includes the 2004 Magazine of the Year Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and a Jesse H. Neal Award for "Best News Coverage." In print since 1967, Computerworld is the source for information technology management, with a guaranteed rate base of 180,050, a total print audience of 1,138,000 (IntelliQuest CIMS 2004 Business Influencer Study) and an online audience of over 1.1 million unique monthly visitors http://www.computerworld.com/. Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), DEMO(R) and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com/. DATASOURCE: BellSouth Corporation CONTACT: Sherri Johnson of BellSouth Corporation, +1-404-249-2770, or Web site: http://www.bellsouth.com/ http://computerworld.com/ http://www.computerworld.com/2005bestplaces http://www.computerworld.com/ http://www.idg.com/

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