Decision Research Corporation Announces Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program

DRC has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for Software Products.

Honolulu, Hawaii – June 7, 2004 — Decision Research Corporation, a leading provider of management software solutions, today announced it has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for Software Products. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products brings market recognition to companies providing consistent, high-quality products built on the Microsoft® platform. To date, Decision Research Corporation is among very few ISV’s to receive such certification.

“Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service, proven their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Decision Research Corporation for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

“We are pleased to participate in Microsoft’s Gold Certified Partners’ program” says Stephen Korow, vice president of the Technology at Decision Research. “Our collaboration with technology leaders such as Microsoft enables us to provide a product to our clients, which is at the forefront of innovation within a solid architectural framework. Partnerships such as these allow DRC to continue to supply the highest level of service and satisfaction to our customers. ”

"The Gold certification reached by Decision Research is perfect union of great engineering by both DRC and Microsoft to create industry solutions." states Josh Lee, Technical Strategy Director for Financial Services at Microsoft. "DRC's advancement to an elite group also shows the growth of the solutions represented by Microsoft's Insurance Value Chain partners, delivering innovation through integration to the insurance marketplace. We continue to be excited about our partnership with DRC."

The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program recognizes companies that have demonstrated their commitment and expertise at delivering one or more specialized areas of Microsoft technologies. The program helps customers identify companies that have proven experience with Microsoft products and solutions.