Intervolve Chosen by Microsoft as Member of Select Group of High Potential ISVs

Only 1% of Microsoft ISVs Achieve This Partner Program Status

RALEIGH, N.C. --Intervolve, Inc., the pioneer in providing on demand supply chain software using web and mobile technologies, today announced that it has earned Microsoft Certified Partner status with ISV/Software Competency and that Microsoft has selected the company as a High Potential Partner, a status achieved by only 330 of about 27,000 Microsoft Partner Program independent software vendors (ISVs). No key Intervolve competitor has achieved this level of partner status.

Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft said, "Today, Microsoft recognizes Intervolve for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology. Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience, and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner."

The Microsoft field organization nominated Intervolve to become one of a small number of Microsoft Partner Program ISV's assigned a Microsoft Partner Account Manager to assist the company with technical needs and promote its solutions to the Microsoft sales organization. Selection was based on company expertise, the strength of the Intervolve DistributionSuite product in the beverages market, and support of Microsoft technologies. Intervolve utilizes key Microsoft products such as Windows Mobile powered Pocket PCs and Windows XP powered Tablet PCs, SQL Server, .NET framework, and Axapta enterprise resource planning software to deliver best-in-class products and services to its market.

Chris Newton, Intervolve chairman and CEO, emphasized that these company achievements present both opportunity and assurance to its user partners. "Intervolve's commitment to provide the industry's best solutions runs deep. Selection by Microsoft into this elite group of Microsoft Certified Partners is testament to the Intervolve team's efforts in both innovation and user responsiveness."