Altara Named to Elite Microsoft Business Solutions Inner Circle for Fourth Consecutive Year.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2003

Altara has been named to the Microsoft Business Solutions Inner Circle for the fourth consecutive year. This accomplishment is earned by firms whose sales achievement ranks them at the top echelon of the Microsoft Business Solutions' global network of value-added reselling partners. Altara received the award at the global level, and was also recognized for outstanding achievement in Altara's New Jersey office, which received an independent Inner Circle award.

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.

"Microsoft Business Solutions is thrilled to honor Altara's excellent performance in delivering our solutions to the market," said Don Nelson, general manager of managed partners, Microsoft. "Inner Circle membership is the highest form of recognition for Microsoft partners reselling Business Solutions applications. We value our relationship with Altara, and we are delighted to reward their accomplishments."

Altara President Helene Cole adds, "We are pleased to have been named to Inner Circle for the fourth consecutive year. Altara's continued national expansion with four new offices added this year is evidence of our success in being committed to providing our clients with the service and solutions they need to succeed on both a global and local level. We are proud to be able to work closely with Microsoft Business Solutions to offer and implement feature rich ERP/CRM solutions."

Altara is a national company that offers customer specific solutions through consulting services and business intelligence applications. A leading provider of Microsoft Business Solutions, Altara has over 100 professionals in nine office locations, and serves over 800 clients. Altara has been successfully implementing financial, accounting and business management software systems for over 10 years, is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and consistently ranks among the top 1% worldwide of all Microsoft Business Solutions partners. Altara has customers ranging from single person offices to global enterprises with annual revenues in excess of $6 Billion. The firm has consistently earned awards based on performance and excellence at both the company and employee levels. For more information, visit www.altara.com or call 973/326-9090, ext. 782.

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