Tribridge, Inc. Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program; Tribridge Enhances Microsoft Relationship by Earning Competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and Information Worker

Business Wire, March 1, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tribridge, Inc. has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and Information Worker, recognizing Tribridge's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Gold Certified partner, Tribridge 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. Tribridge has been part of the program since its inception.

"Tribridge has grown dramatically in recent years and much of our success is due to our focus on helping clients become more productive using Microsoft technology. We are proud to have achieved Microsoft's highest certification and believe it is a reflection of our hard work as well as the impact we are having in the marketplace," says Tony DiBenedetto, CEO of Tribridge.

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone who 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," says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes Tribridge, Inc. as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Tribridge had to declare a Microsoft Competency. 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. Tribridge achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Status in the areas of Microsoft Business Solutions and Information Worker.

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' businesses be successful.

Tribridge (http://www.tribridge.com) is a Microsoft consulting firm that implements and secures business applications that help clients become more profitable, productive and competitive. The Company delivers project-based services across the South with offices in Tampa, Orlando, Miami and Dallas, bringing together experienced professionals and Big 4 methodologies to generate practical results.