ADERANT Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program; ADERANT Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Business Intelligence.

ATLANTA & NEW YORK -- ADERANT today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Business Intelligence, recognizing ADERANT's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, ADERANT 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 marketplace.

Gold Certified Partner status was attained with a broad range of capability across the ADERANT organization. A data warehousing competency for the Business Intelligence suite identifies a commitment to Microsoft's database, OLAP and warehousing capability. Focused applications attained ".NET Connected" and "Windows 2003 Server Verified" certifications. ADERANT's qualified personnel maintain a broad range of certifications needed to develop, implement and maintain this capability supporting environments such as .NET deployments, SharePoint, Reporting Services and the emerging Information Worker strategy. The renewed and heightened commitment to Microsoft's platform strategies helps ensure ADERANT's clients successfully leverage Microsoft technology to gain competitive business advantage.

ADERANT currently delivers several market leading products that leverage Microsoft technology foundations. ADERANT Business Intelligence leveraging the data warehousing competence and OLAP services, Web Publisher as part of the .NET Connected suite of products; CMS.Net, a flexible SQL Server based practice management solution exploiting the capabilities of .NET and thin client deployment; Novient an enterprise resource management application capitalizing on an enterprise-class Microsoft SQL Server platform, already leverage core Microsoft technologies to provide true business advantage. The Gold Certified Partner status supports the ongoing goal of delivering a comprehensive, unified business information system based on the premier technology for the professional services enterprise. ADERANT recognizes that developments by Microsoft around the small business framework and the Office System framework have the potential to change the way in which professionals work with information. Earlier exposure to Microsoft developments will allow ADERANT to retain and strengthen its market leading position.

"The current business climate for firms across the world is characterized by continuous change and stiffer competition. Firms are demanding a unified solution framework, regardless of vendor origination, to enhance both the quality and the speed of their decision-making to improve performance. A consistent theme we hear from new and existing clients is our Microsoft .NET based solutions provide a superior framework for a simplified application integration and customization," said Michael J. Simmons, CEO of ADERANT. "Our Gold Certification demonstrates our commitment to a Microsoft focused strategy for the professional services marketplace."

"Microsoft is excited by the renewed commitment being demonstrated by ADERANT in the professional services industries. Working together, Microsoft has helped ADERANT achieve its strategic vision, developing products and solutions based on Microsoft Technologies which allow ADERANT to deliver compelling business advantage to professional service firms," said Norm Thomas, director of Business Development for Professional Services at Microsoft.

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone 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," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes ADERANT as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, ADERANT 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.

"Solutions Competencies such as Business Intelligence Solutions make it easier for partners to position their skills to customers, better align their business with Microsoft marketing initiatives and form closer relationships with other partners," said Bill Baker, general manager of business intelligence for SQL Server(TM) at Microsoft. "By ensuring that our partners are proficient in developing and deploying business intelligence applications more quickly and easily, we are able to help our partners make business intelligence more pervasive and accessible to everyone."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 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 ADERANT

ADERANT, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a leading provider of software for services organizations. The global software company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, consisting of financial, resource and practice management software that enables services organizations of all sizes to maximize operational efficiencies. The international company provides solutions to the world's largest and most prominent service organizations - including American Express, Deloitte Consulting, KPMG LLP, Skadden Arps and Winston & Strawn. ADERANT also has offices in Asia Pacific and Europe. More information about ADERANT is available at www.aderant.com.

CMS.Net, ADERANT Business Intelligence, Keystone and all ADERANT product logos are trademarks of ADERANT Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Javelan, and Novient are registered trademarks of ADERANT Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the properties of their respective companies.