BusinessWare Solutions Attains Gold Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program

Hutchinson, MN -- April 27, 2006 -- BusinessWare Solutions today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Networking Infrastructure Solutions and Information Worker Productivity Solutions, recognizing BusinessWare Solutions' expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, BusinessWare Solutions 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 marketplace.

"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. "Today, Microsoft recognizes BusinessWare Solutions as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, BusinessWare Solutions 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.

Microsoft Gold Certifed Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proved their competency in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server operating system, with a particular focus on Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a small-business Windows Server stand-alone solutions that includes file and print capabilities.

Designed to provide additional benefit and support to partners speciailizing in collaboration, portals and other productivity solutions, the Information Worker Productivity Solutions Competency is utilized by Gold Certified Partners that provide their customers with solutions built on familiar programs that enable them to better manage, prioritize and collaborate on increasing volumes of information. Partners that have obtained the Information Worker Competency can help their customers realize increased service revenues and new market opportunities.

The Microsoft Gold status compliments BusinessWare's Hewlett Packard Gold status, which BusinessWare achieved on November 11, 2005. BusinessWare Solutions has offices in Hutchinson, Chanhassen, and Owatonna and provides all of Central and Southern Minnesota with Microsoft and Hewlett Packard networking and pc solutions.

BusinessWare Solutions Receives Hewlett Packard Performance Excellence Award for Service and Support

Hutchinson, MN -- November 11, 2005 -- BusinessWare Solutions has received the Hewlett Packard Performance Excellence Award for Preferred Service and Support. This honor is given to partners of Hewlett Packard who demonstrate high customer satisfaction and have a high ratio of first visit service resolutions. This award follows another recent recognition from Hewlett Packard making BusinessWare Solutions a Gold Level Partner.  This designation is reserved for only a select group of Hewlett Packard partners.

“With partners like BusinessWare Solutions, HP can look forward with confidence to continued growth,” said Tom Jordan, Director of Americas Partner Delivery Manager, HP. “We anticipate a successful relationship as we all strive to make the right decisions for our companies and our customers.”

BusinessWare Solutions provides businesses in Southern and Central Minnesota with solutions to their computing, networking, printing, and copying needs. BusinessWare Solutions staffs professionally trained and certified technicians and solutions consultants to assist companies in assessing and resolving their computer and printer technology needs.

BusinessWare Solutions has been specializing in Hewlett Packard computer and printer solutions for over 10 years. BusinessWare Solutions is a privately-owned corporation based in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with offices in Chanhassen and Owatonna, Minnesota.

Hutchinson , MN ---May, 2003--BusinessWare Solutions has been designated an HP partnerONE Gold partner. Only a select group of the more than 210,000 HP partners worldwide have achieved this level.

BusinessWare Solutions is a computer sales and service provider that specializes in printing, security, wireless, and wide-area networking solutions. The company has locations in Hutchinson, Chanhassen, and Owatonna, Minnesota and dispatches technicians across all of southern and central Minnesota.

HP has strict requirements for its partnerONE Gold designation. Partners must qualify by reaching $10 million in sales with HP or have five HP-certified technicians on staff.

“We collaborate with BusinessWare to deliver customized technology solutions to our mutual customers,” said Kevin Gilroy, vice president and general manager for Americas commercial channels, HP. “Their expertise and local touch is the perfect complement to HP’s product offerings.”

BusinessWare provides businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies outside the metro area the same high-quality service that is available in the Twin Cities area.

BusinessWare, which started under the name HCI Data Corporation in 1979, has been featuring HP computer and printer solutions for over 15 years. BusinessWare Solutions is a privately-owned corporation based in Hutchinson, Minnesota.