Solution-Soft Announces Membership in Microsoft Certified Partner Program

Santa Clara, CA - Tuesday, April 22, 2002 — SolutionSoft Systems, Inc., a leading provider of Intelligent Data Optimization (IDO) solutions today announced membership in the Microsoft Certified Partner Program.

Solution-Soft develops advanced storage and data management products for networks of heterogeneous systems. Membership in the Microsoft Certified Partner Program enhances Solution-Soft’s ability to develop and market its advanced solutions in the Windows server arena.

"Microsoft has consistently provided us with great resources for our product development and marketing efforts," said Michael Morrison, Director of Business Development at Solution-Soft. "As a Microsoft Certified Partner, we're able to extend the partnership benefits Solution-Soft has enjoyed in the past with early access to Microsoft products and strategic information, comprehensive support to extend our technical resources and skills, and marketing tools to enhance Solution-Soft’s visibility and credibility.”

The Microsoft Certified Partner Program is designed to embrace all Microsoft Partners, including independent software vendors (ISVs). Partnering through the program is just one way Microsoft can recognize the value of an ISVs investment in developing software products for the Microsoft® Windows® XP and .NET platforms. To learn more about the ISV details of the Microsoft Certified Partner Program, go to http://www.Microsoft.com/certpartner

About Solution-Soft

Solution-Soft is the leading provider of Intelligent Data Optimization (IDO) solutions, which address the urgent need for automated management of data in complex networking environments. IDO solutions facilitate automated data selection, movement, and redirection that optimize high availability, storage scalability and system performance. The company has developed robust data-management software solutions for corporate data centers and storage solution providers. Solution-Soft boasts more than 1,500 customers, including 3M, AT&T, Boeing, Cable&Wireless, French Telecom and UMC. Solution-Soft’s market presence is bolstered by partnerships with Citrix Systems (NASDAQ:CTXS), FalconStor. (Nasdaq:FALC), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HWP), IBM (NYSE:IBM), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Sun Microsystems NASDAQ:SUNW).

Founded in 1993, Solution-Soft is privately held and based in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information, visit www.solution-soft.com or call +1.408.346.1415.

Contact:
Michael Morrison
Solution-Soft
408.346.1415