Trigent Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Trigent Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Competencies in Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions

Natick, MA - Dec. 12, 2006 - Trigent, a provider of software services and solutions for enterprise and commercial software clients, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competency in Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions, recognizing Trigent′s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Gold Certified Partner, Trigent has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers′ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

Trigent is an offshore software development company that specializes in creating world-class technology solutions and custom applications for software companies, enterprises, and online business customers.

"We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Rajesh Rengasamy, Technical Consultant for Microsoft Solutions at Trigent. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes Trigent as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Trigent had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner′s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

Competency: Custom Development Solutions

The Custom Development Solutions Competency is designed for technology partners providing custom-built solutions for clients that require value-added capabilities to optimize business opportunities. Specializations within the competency are Application Infrastructure Development, Smart Client Development and Web Development

Competency: Data Management Solutions

The Data Management Solutions Competency is designed for Microsoft Certified and Gold Certified Partners that have proved their competency in deploying data warehousing, online analytical processing, data mining, decision support and in-depth reporting solutions. Specializations within the competency are Business Intelligence and Database Management.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft′s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners′ businesses be successful.

About Trigent

Trigent is an offshore software development company that specializes in creating world-class technology solutions and custom applications for software companies, enterprises, and online business customers.For more information, visit www.trigent.com.