FIRST TECH DIRECT, LLC NAMED TO 2008 MICROSOFT DYNAMICS INNER CIRCLE AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP FINALISTS FOR MICROSOFT DYNAMICS PARTNER OF THE YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES REGION

Microsoft Honors First Tech Direct, LLC for Outstanding Customer Commitment and Sales Achievement

ROYAL OAK, Michigan - JULY 18, 2008 - In acknowledgment of exceptional sales and service performance, First Tech Direct, LLC has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and recognized as one of the top three finalists for Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year in the United States Region.

The elite group recognizes outstanding partners whose sales achievement ranks them at the top echelon of the Microsoft Dynamics global network of value-added reselling partners. This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston, Texas.

"The Inner Circle achievement recognizes First Tech Direct's standing as a top partner for Microsoft Dynamics," said Doug Kennedy, Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. "This award is a direct result of the positive relationships that First Tech Direct has developed with our customers as well as its commitment to delivering top-quality solutions."

First Tech Direct works closely with the teams at Microsoft Corp. to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics platform. This knowledge, combined with a deep understanding of customers' business needs, enables First Tech Direct to help customers leverage the full value of their Microsoft investments and achieve the enhanced customer service, productivity and operational efficiency that promote growth and competitive advantage.

First Tech Direct provides implementation, training, and consultation in the Midwest Region for midmarket and corporate businesses using Microsoft Dynamics® GP, Microsoft Dynamics® SL, and Microsoft Dynamics® CRM solutions. These applications help leading global companies across industries achieve success.

"We are proud of the continued efforts from everyone at First Tech Direct to grow our business and serve our clients, along with positioning our strategic alliances to contribute to the success in making us one of the top Microsoft Dynamics partners worldwide," said John Silvani, President of First Tech Direct.

About First Tech Direct, LLC

First Tech Direct offers unbiased needs analysis, system selection, installation, training, custom programming and ongoing support. Our team of CPAs, MBAs, Microsoft Certified Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Master Consultants will continue to help organizations plan and implement total solutions to grow businesses through improved information access and management. In this ever-changing landscape of technology and business, First Tech Direct offers extensive Microsoft Business Solutions experience and proven methodologies that will increase your business' efficiency, productivity, and profitability. "First Tech Direct, more than software!"

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