FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 30, 2006
Novi, Michigan

Softura offices based in Novi, Michigan and Chennai, India earn Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program.

Softura, today announced it has earned Gold Certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes Softura’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Softura has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

“Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Softura for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

In addition to earning Gold Certified status, Softura has declared several Microsoft Competencies. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

Competencies:

• Custom Development Solutions Competency
  • Application Infracture Development Specialization
  • Smart Client Development Specialization
  • Web Development Specialization
• Advanced Infracture Solutions Competency
  • Active Directory and Identity Management Specialization
• Data Management Solutions Competency
  • Database Management Specialization

“We are extremely pleased to have earned Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The Gold Certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Mark Murphy, CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.” The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.