RedTail Solutions Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

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Company Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., – April 28, 2009

–

RedTail Solutions, Inc.

, which delivers

managed services

for

electronic data interchange

(EDI) and

global data synchronization

(GDS), to mid-market suppliers, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing Redtail's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Gold Certified Partner, RedTail has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a 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.

RedTail's managed EDI service for Microsoft Dynamics implements Microsoft's Software-plus-Services approach, bringing the benefits of a service-based solution to customers and partners alike. Its managed services solution optimizes the order-to-cash cycle for mid-market manufacturers and distributors selling to large trading partners like Wal-Mart and The Home Depot. Key to RedTail's success is the solution's seamless integration with today's most popular mid-market business accounting solutions.

According to Bob Gleason, RedTail's president and CEO, "RedTail is delivering today on Microsoft's Software-plus-Services vision and this certification reinforces our strategic commitment to that vision. Our customers are realizing the benefits of a managed service solution every day - accelerated order to cash cycles, improved accuracy, and a reduction in cost and risk."

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner 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. Microsoft recognizes RedTail as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

Microsoft Competency Status

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, RedTail 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. Within select Competencies, there are Specializations that focus on specific solution areas that recognize deeper expertise within that Competency. Serving as a specialized path to earning those Competencies, Specializations give direct access to the tools and resources that support that specific area of focus.

ISV/Software Solutions Competency

The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing software and services based on Microsoft technologies.

"Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs," said Walid Abu-Hadba, corporate vice president of the Developer and Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft Corp. "They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Microsoft Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide."

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 RedTail Solutions, Inc.

RedTail Solutions delivers Managed Services for Trading Partner Collaboration to mid-market suppliers. RedTail's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Global Data Synchronization (GDS) solutions enable our customers in the retail, grocery, and medical products supply chains to enhance their Trading Partner relationships, optimizing logistics operations and trade compliance performance. RedTail's Managed Services seamlessly integrate with Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, and AccountMate ERP systems to accelerate the order to cash cycle, reduce costly errors and chargebacks, and ensure timely product data synchronization. RedTail's network of over 750 trading partners collaborates seamlessly and securely over the Internet to deliver goods and services to businesses and consumers worldwide. For more information, visit www.redtailsolutions.com.

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