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Edafio Technologies Attains Gold Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program

Edafio Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency In Network Infrastructure and Advanced Infrastructure

Little Rock, AR (December 29, 2004)

Edafio Technologies announced today it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Network Infrastructure and Advanced Infrastructure.

As a Gold Certified partner, Edafio demonstrates expertise with Microsoft technologies and the 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.

"Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our clients," said Robert Russell, president of Edafio Technologies. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide our clients."

"Customers 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 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," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of its partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner proficiency, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

For more information regarding Gold Certification status in the Microsoft Partner Program, contact Robert Russell at 501-978-8339.

Edafio - which is Greek for "portal or passage" - is an Arkansas-based, full-service information technology (IT) management provider utilizing information technology to provide computing solutions to business problems.