Walled Lake, Michigan, December 3, 2008 ― Paramount Technologies, the leading provider of middle-market Employee Workforce Automation solutions and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, announced today that it has been selected by Microsoft as a High Potential Managed Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner in the U.S. Achieving this status demonstrates Microsoft’s recognition of Paramount Technologies’ experience and commitment in developing .NET solutions that enable companies to improve their business processes.  Only 450 ISVs out of 30,000 attain this coveted distinction.

Microsoft Managed ISV Partners are chosen based on criteria including revenue growth and an established track record of success working closely with Microsoft.  Through this program, Microsoft has devoted resources to help accelerate the adoption of Paramount Technologies’ integrated solutions in the marketplace and achieve joint technical, product sales and marketing goals.

“Paramount Technologies is honored that Microsoft has recognized us for our market impact and our extensive work with .NET development.  The resources provided by Microsoft will help us increase our speed to market for our intellectual property, promote and co-market our solutions, allow our sales people to close deals faster, and further position Paramount Technologies as a thought leader among Microsoft solutions partners,” says Salim Khalife, Chairman and CEO, Paramount Technologies.

About Paramount Technologies

Paramount Technologies is the leading global provider of web-enabled Employee Workforce Automation solutions delivering reduced transaction costs and enhanced process efficiencies to midmarket and enterprise organizations through the automation of procurement, requisition, project, time and expense transactions.  Established in 1995, Paramount is a private company headquartered in Walled Lake, MI with offices in Atlanta, GA and Jacksonville, FL.

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Media Contact:
Brinton E. Baker
Paramount Technologies, Inc.
800.725.4408 Ext. 32
bbaker@paramounttechnologies.com