Exhibit 99.1

Edgewater Technology Elects Wilson Lead Director

    WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2005--A technology
management consulting firm specializing in providing premium IT
services, Edgewater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: EDGW, "Edgewater
Technology," "Edgewater" or the "Company"), today announced that Wayne
Wilson was elected as the lead director of its Board of Directors
("Board"), effective as of September 26, 2005. The appointment of a
lead director is part of Edgewater's ongoing commitment to good
corporate governance.
    In this newly created position, Mr. Wilson's primary
responsibilities are to manage and enhance the effectiveness and
independence of the Board, as well as to serve as liaison between
members of the Board and management. A Board member since 2003, Wilson
chairs the audit committee and is a member of the compensation and
governance & nominating committees.
    Mr. Wilson was formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of
PC Connection, Inc., a $1.2 billion Fortune 1000, publicly-traded,
direct marketer of information technology products and services to
businesses and government and educational organizations. During his
seven years at PC Connection, Wilson led the management team which
significantly grew revenues, both organically and through strategic
acquisitions. Prior to PC Connection, Wilson, a certified public
accountant, was a partner for nine years in the firm of Deloitte &
Touche LLP where he specialized in providing assurance and advisory
services to emerging and middle-market public and private companies in
the midst of significant change, including management transitions,
mergers, acquisitions, re-financings and public offerings. Mr. Wilson
also serves as a director and audit committee chair for Cytyc
Corporation.

    About Edgewater Technology

    Edgewater Technology, Inc. is an innovative technology management
consulting firm. We provide a unique blend of premium IT services by
leveraging our proven industry expertise in strategy, technology and
corporate performance management. Headquartered in Wakefield, MA, we
go to market by vertical industry and provide our clients with a wide
range of business and technology offerings. To learn more, visit
www.edgewater.com or call 800-410-4014.

    CONTACT: Edgewater Technology, Inc.
             Kevin Rhodes, Chief Financial Officer
             Barbara Warren-Sica, Investor Relations
             781-246-3343