FIRST TECH DIRECT RECOGNIZED AS TECHNOLOGY PACESETTER

Leading MIcrosoft Business Solutions Partner

ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 16, 2006 - First Tech Direct, a Microsoft Business Solutions Managed Partner is honored to be a recipient of the country's Top 100 Technology Pacesetters by Accounting Technology and Accounting Today magazines. These publications recognize organizations with strong industry leadership, sales success, and technology expertise in representing value and clear
business solutions to their customers.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition!" remarked Jack W. Ketelhut, First Tech Directs' Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "The support of our peers in the industry is confirmation of our company's mission statement; Fostering successful relationships with our customers and partners." First Tech Direct in its four year life has led the Great Lakes Microsoft District in new customer additions and sales revenue, which led to the company being named the No. 1 Microsoft Business Solutions Partner in the Great Lakes Region.

John S. Silvani, First Tech Directs' President stated, "This award not only recognizes our past achievements but also strengthens our organization for another year of innovation and leadership." Silvani adds that "choosing the right implementation partner is as important as the right software solution.
Most importantly, our ability to meet the unique business requirements of today's fast paced organizations, clearly defines First Tech Direct as the market leader in the Great Lakes Region."

About First Tech Direct
First Tech Direct specializes in selecting, implementing, deploying and managing Microsoft Dynamics^TM GP, SL, CRM; (Great Plains, Solomon and Customer Relationship Management respectively) for middle market companies throughout the Great Lakes Region with offices in both Royal Oak and Grand Rapids, Michigan. First Tech Direct offers unbiased needs analysis, system selection, installation, training, custom programming and ongoing support. Our team of CPAs, MBAs, and Microsoft Certified Professionals will continue to help organizations plan and implement total solutions to grow businesses through improved information access and management.

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