MIS ALLIANCE ATTAINS GOLD CERTIFIED PARTNER STATUS IN MICROSOFT PARTNER PROGRAM
Information Technology and Business Consulting Firm Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Competencies in Networking Infrastructure and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, as well as a designation as a Small Business Specialist

NEWTON, MASS (DECEMBER 13, 2005) – MIS Alliance, a leader in IT and MIS consulting services, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competencies in Networking Infrastructure and Advanced Infrastructure, recognizing MIS Alliance's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, MIS Alliance has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet clients’ needs.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program,” said Brad Dinerman, Vice President of Information Technology. “We've worked hard to earn our clients' trust through an understanding of their business needs and processes and by providing state-of-the-art technology support in a way that is appropriate for their operations."

The Microsoft Networking Infrastructure and the Advanced Infrastructure Competencies recognize the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packaged software based on Microsoft technologies.

“Solutions Competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet clients' needs,” said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Platform Strategy & Partner Group at Microsoft. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers with their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Solutions Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”

With its Gold Certified status, MIS Alliance has access to exclusive Microsoft resources and product information—benefits that the company can pass along to its clients. Those resources include priority access to a dedicated support team of Microsoft certified systems engineers, non-disclosure evaluations of new products and technologies, as well as planning tools and events to stay informed of the latest Microsoft product developments and future directions.

“Clients 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 advisor for their long-term strategic technology plans. 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 MIS Alliance 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’ businesses be successful.