July 20, 2006

First Tech Direct Named to Elite Microsoft Business Solutions Inner Circle

Royal Oak, Michigan, USA — July 20, 2006 - First Tech Direct has recently been named to the Microsoft® Business Solutions Inner Circle, an accomplishment earned by firms whose sales achievement ranks them at the top echelon of the Microsoft Business Solutions global network of value-added reselling partners. Membership in this elite group recognizes outstanding partners whose commitment to customers is reflected in their constant dedication to achieving high levels of customer satisfaction, active pursuit of product and technological advancement, and impressive sales performance.

“We are proud of the efforts that everyone at First Tech Direct, along with our strategic alliances have put in this past year in contributing to the success in making us one of the top Microsoft partners worldwide” said First Tech Directs President, John Silvani.

“We are pleased to welcome First Tech Direct into Microsoft’s Inner Circle,” said Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Tami Reller. “By achieving Inner Circle recognition, First Tech Direct is at the top level of the premier partner channel in the industry. We want to thank them for their commitment to Microsoft, our customers and solutions.”

First Tech Direct, LLC specializes in selecting, implementing, deploying and managing Microsoft Dynamics™ GP (Great Plains), Microsoft Dynamics™ SL (Solomon), and Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software applications for middle market companies with offices in both Royal Oak, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Our team of CPAs, MBAs, Microsoft Certified Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Master Consultants will continue to help organizations throughout the Midwest region 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, next-generation!

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For additional information:

First Tech Direct

Valerie Silvani, Director of Marketing

P. 248.291.0138 x108

Email:  vsilvani@firsttechdirect.com