Digital River CEO Joel Ronning Named Technology Executive of the Year by Minnesota High Tech Association
Recognized at tenth annual Minnesota Tekne Awards

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 23, 2009 - Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced CEO Joel Ronning was named the 2009 technology executive of the year by the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA). The award was presented during the MHTA's annual Tekne Awards banquet, which was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Oct. 22, 2009. The Tekne Awards recognize Minnesota's outstanding technology achievements and leaders.

"It is a great honor to be recognized among the many respected individuals and organizations that have positively impacted Minnesota's technology landscape," said Joel Ronning Digital River's CEO. "It is my privilege to receive this award on behalf of the talented associates at Digital River. They continue to push the technology envelope, delivering world-class global e-commerce services to our clients around the world. Their dedication has earned Digital River a reputation as a market leader."

Sponsored jointly by the MHTA in partnership with Enterprise Minnesota and LifeScience Alley, the Tekne awards annually recognize Minnesota's leading technology users and developers in innovation, development, education, commercialization and management of technology in Minnesota. Tekne Awards are separated into small and growing, and established company categories. This year's awards featured 42 finalists from 15 categories.

About Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) accelerates the growth, sustainability and global competitiveness of Minnesota's technology-based economy through public-policy advocacy, member collaboration and education and community outreach. MHTA is the only membership organization that represents Minnesota's entire technology-based economy. Find out more online at www.mhta.org.

About Digital River, Inc.
Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, builds and manages online businesses for software and game publishers, consumer electronics manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its multi-channel e-commerce solution, which supports both direct and indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an e-commerce operation. The company's comprehensive platform offers site development and hosting, order management, fraud management, export controls, tax management, physical and digital product fulfillment, multi-lingual customer service, advanced reporting and strategic marketing services.

Founded in 1994, Digital River is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. For more details about Digital River, visit the corporate Web site at www.digitalriver.com or call +1 952-253-1234.

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