ARKONA Ranked 11th Fastest Growing Company by MountainWest Venture Group

SALT LAKE CITY--Nov. 1, 20050, 2005--ARKONA Inc. (OTC: ARKN), the technology leader in on-demand dealer management solutions for the automobile and powersports industries, today announced it has been selected as the 11th fastest growing company in Utah from a pool of 11,000 businesses. This award is based on revenue growth over the past five years.

"We thank the MountainWest Venture Group for giving us the opportunity to participate in the selection process," said Rich Holland, president, ARKONA. "We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition and ranking which highlights the growth and financial success we've experienced in recent years. The rank we've achieved also demonstrates the commitment of our talented employees in providing professional products, services, and support to our dealer clients."

About ARKONA Inc.

Founded in 1996, ARKONA is a public company and a leader in automotive and powersports dealer management solutions. ARKONA's Dealer Management System also leads the market in technologically superior e-business solutions for automotive dealers that fully integrate back office systems with a retail Web presence. In this market ARKONA is the premier on-demand solutions provider. For more information visit the ARKONA Web site at www.arkona.com.

About the Utah 100 Awards and MountainWest Venture Group

The Utah 100 recognizes companies for their significant contribution to the state and its expanding economy. It is also an opportunity for Utah's business community to join in honoring these successful companies, network, share ideas, and promote business in Utah. MountainWest Venture Group launched the Utah 100 in 1995 as Utah's first business-growth recognition program. Based in Salt Lake City, MountainWest Venture Group is comprised of a broad mix of entrepreneurs, venture capital providers, professional consultants, attorneys, bankers, accountants, and educators from universities and institutions of higher education.

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