iXmatch Announces its Membership in the Microsoft Certified Partner Program

Minneapolis, Minnesota - September 27, 2001 - iXmatch Inc., the leading provider of realtime matching software, today announced it is a new member of the Microsoft Certified Partner Program.

The Microsoft Certified Partner program allows iXmatch to utilize the Microsoft Certified Partner logo, which is an easy way for customers to recognize iXmatch as certified by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft offers a variety of resources to program members, including training, technical support, early access to Microsoft products, and peer-networking opportunities that allow a variety of partners to come together and provide end-to-end customer solutions.

iXmatch develops and markets matching software products for the Windows® platform. iXmatch is a matching engine, not a search engine or an application. A corporation, marketplace, job board or consulting company can use iXmatch’s software to find the best possible match between supply and demand. "Achieving Microsoft Certified Partner status demonstrates our professionalism and commitment to providing our customers with world-class software,” said Gopal Sadagopal, iXmatch Cofounder and Vice President of Product Development. “We're proud to be in the program."

"When customers are looking to implement a Microsoft technology solution for their business, their best bet is to turn to an expert - a Microsoft Certified Partner," said Rosa Garcia, general manager of the Partner Programs Group at Microsoft. "Microsoft provides its Certified Partners with in-depth access to existing and emerging Microsoft technologies and related training and resources to help ensure that they have the technical intimacy needed to deliver quality solutions. Today, Microsoft recognizes iXmatch for demonstrating this level of expertise and welcomes it as a new Microsoft Certified Partner."

“The marketplace clearly recognizes the value of the Microsoft Certified Partner program,” said Dan Bork, iXmatch Chief Technology Officer. “Microsoft’s certification testing process was rigorous. Becoming a Microsoft Certified Partner confirms our software is reliable, secure, and manageable, which means more uptime and lower support costs. Our customers will see a high return on their investment.”

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About iXmatch Inc.
iXmatch is the leading provider of matching software. It provides the best possible match between supply and demand using proven realtime technologies and patented methodologies. iXmatch is a dynamic matching engine, not a static text-search engine, allowing suppliers to accurately describe the features of their products and services and buyers to accurately describe and prioritize their requirements. It can add significant business value to the B2B, B2C, services (consulting, healthcare, insurance, legal, and financial services) and HR sectors by matching buyers to suppliers, products, or services or candidates to job openings. iXmatch is a Minneapolis, Minnesota company.