Telephonetics VIP Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Telephonetics VIP Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Network Infrastructure Solutions and OEM Hardware Solutions

Hemel Hempstead, 18th April 2008 – Telephonetics VIP, the speech recognition and voice automation specialist, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Network Infrastructure Solutions and OEM Hardware Solutions, recognizing Telephonetics VIP’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Telephonetics VIP 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.

Telephonetics VIP offer diverse automation solutions, drawing on over 15 years of understanding how people interact over the telephone to provide a range of customer-focused solutions for speech self-service, mobility, outbound messaging, emergency notification and business continuity.

“The attainment of Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program demonstrates our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our partners,” said Mike Matthews, Head of Product Management at Telephonetics VIP. “The benefits associated with Gold Certified Partner Status will allow us to continue to enhance the solutions and services we provide for our customers.”

“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. Today, Microsoft recognises Telephonetics VIP as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”