FutureSoft Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

FutureSoft Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solution

HOUSTON, TX-January 7, 2008

FutureSoft, Inc., developer of information security and connectivity solutions, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing FutureSoft’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, FutureSoft 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 channel.

FutureSoft's expertise in networking and security technology help organizations protect their most critical informational and IT assets from attack. The company’s flagship information security software DynaComm PointGuard enables organization-wide spyware protection, insider threat assessment, data leak prevention, compliance auditing, policy creation and enforcement, and real-time host-based monitoring.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said FutureSoft Founder and CEO, Tim Farrell. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner 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,” said Microsoft Corp Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group, Allison Watson. “They need to trust in a company 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. Today, Microsoft recognizes FutureSoft as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, FutureSoft 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.

The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes 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 packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

“Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Microsoft Corporate Vice President of the Developer & Platform Evangelism Group, Sanjay Parthasarathy. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Microsoft Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 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.

About FutureSoft

Founded in 1982, FutureSoft is an international software company focused on developing information security and connectivity solutions. With offices in Houston, US and in Cheshire, UK, the company's customers span the globe and include corporations of all sizes, government organizations and educational institutions seeking to manage and protect digital and business assets. For more information, contact Futuresoft at (800) 989-8908, (281)496-4900, send an e-mail, or visit the company’s Web site at www.futuresoft.com.

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