PWI, Inc. Earns Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency in Certified Partner Program

RED BANK, NJ—August 19, 2004—PWI, Inc., a leader in globally distributed software development services announced today it has earned the ISV/Software Solutions Competency in Microsoft's Partner Program. As a Certified Partner, PWI has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, which give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

PWI provides comprehensive software development services including application design, programming, maintenance, and research and development to support the core business and product management functions of corporations across a range of industry segments. Led by client and project management operations in the US, and fueled with Russia's finest programming resources, PWI expands IT capabilities, stretches IT budgets and delivers sustained ROI, innovation and competitive advantage.

"Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes PWI for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

As a strategic extension of the internal information technology team or as a dedicated development partner, PWI helps extend IT budgets, accelerate system delivery and overcome technical resource constraints. We help our clients drive innovation and create sustainable ROI by providing custom solutions that draw upon our unparalleled engineering knowledge, capabilities, solution domain expertise and proprietary intellectual capital.

"We are very proud to have earned the ISV/Software Solutions Competency within the Microsoft Certified Partner program” said PWI, CEO Greg Salvato. “This designation underscores our commitment to maintaining exceptional capabilities in the skills and technologies that are most relevant to the service providers and global enterprises we serve.”  

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

Contact Information:

Greg Salvato
(732) 212-8110 ext. 235
gsalvato@pwicorp.com