Creative Microsystems, Inc. Attains Gold Certified Partner Status
In Microsoft Partner Program

CMI Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Competencies
In Information Worker Solutions & Networking Infrastructure

[Englewood, Ohio — June 16, 2006 —] Creative Microsystems Inc. (CMI), today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competencies in Information Worker Solutions and Networking Infrastructure, recognizing CMI’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. This Gold Partner status is a result of an intensive internal training program.  CMI staff has upgraded its Microsoft Technology skills and continues to complete on-going training programs to maintain certification levels.  As a Gold Certified partner, CMI has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

CMI has been a leader in providing solutions to the local government marketplace for over twenty years with over 400 implementations.  “We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Jim Hodges, CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes CMI as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ customers to be successful.

CMI E-News Team