First Tech Direct Named Top VAR 100 by Accounting Technology

ROYAL OAK, Michigan - APRIL 21, 2009 - Accounting Technology, a magazine published monthly by SourceMedia, announced that First Tech Direct has been selected to its VAR 100 list for 2009. The VAR 100 lists the top 100 resellers by revenue for 2008. These are chosen from organizations that center their practices on the sale and implementation of mid-market accounting software. The organizations were listed in the magazine's April 2009 issue.

"This has been a difficult year for much of the economy. But many of these businesses have not only weathered the storm, but improved upon their financial results for 2007," says Robert W. Scott, editor of Accounting Technology and author of the popular twice-monthly electronic newsletter, Consulting Insights.

"To be named as the top 1% of resellers in the country for 2009 by Accounting Technology helps validate First Tech Directs expertise and leadership in the market," remarked Jack W. Ketelhut, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "This recognition and support of our peers in the industry demonstrates our status as a leading Microsoft Dynamics® business solutions provider.

John S. Silvani, First Tech Direct's President stated, "Our ability to meet the business requirements of today's organizations in these difficult economic times has enabled us to maintain our leadership role. We offer our clients an integrated business solution with great value that meets their current and future needs."

First Tech Direct provides implementation, training, and consultation for businesses that need to cut costs and be more efficient. First Tech Direct specializes in Microsoft Dynamics® AX, Microsoft Dynamics® GP, Microsoft Dynamics® SL and Microsoft Dynamics® CRM solutions that help leading global companies across industries achieve success.

About First Tech Direct

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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