FIRST TECH DIRECT RECOGNIZED AS TECHNOLOGY PACESETTER, 4^TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

ROYAL OAK, Michigan - JANUARY 12, 2009 - First Tech Direct, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle Partner has been chosen as one of the Technology Pacesetters for 2008 by Accounting Technology magazine. The magazine gives this award each year to the top 100 technology organizations that market midmarket financial applications. Companies in the accounting software channel are recognized for this award for their strong industry leadership, awards won by the organization, sales success, industry reputation, growth and technology expertise while presenting value and clear business solutions to their customers.

"Pacesetters are selected for a wide range of criteria, such as substantial growth, their leaderships' influence and involvement in the accounting software community, and recognition from the companies whose software they market," said Robert Scott, editor of Accounting Technology. "All of these factors help us recognize quality businesses, regardless of size." The names of all 100 organizations were published in the December 2008 issue of Accounting Technology and can be accessed at www.accountingtechnology.com.

"To be named among The Top 100 Technology Pacesetters for 2008 for the fourth consecutive year is a great honor for First Tech Direct and validates our expertise and leadership in the market!" remarked Jack W. Ketelhut, First Tech Directs Vice President of Sales. "This distinctly positions First Tech Direct as a premier provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions and is a tribute to the hard work of all of our employees and their outstanding commitment to our customers."

John S. Silvani, First Tech Directs President stated, "This award affirms our continued growth in this economic climate and we continue to enhance our company's methodology to meet the needs of our expanding client base." Silvani adds that "Our ability to meet the unique business requirements of today's fast paced organizations has enabled us to maintain our leadership role in offering clients an integrated business solution."

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 Dynamics® 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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