Operitel Corporation Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Peterborough, ON: August 21st, 2006 – Operitel Corporation, implementers of enterprise certification/learning portals powered by Microsoft SharePoint® and the award winning LearnFlex™ Learning Management System (LMS) announced today it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. Within the Microsoft program, Operitel has attained two competencies - ISV/Software Solutions and Information Worker Productivity Solutions. The ISV/Software Solutions recognizes Operitel’s successful record in developing and marketing packaged software based on Microsoft technologies. The Information Worker Productivity Solutions recognizes Operitel’s expertise in the implementation of collaboration workplaces, learning portals and other enterprise productivity solutions.

Operitel has been developing enterprise learning portal solutions based on Microsoft server technologies since 2001. “Gaining accreditation with Microsoft is an important differentiator and is a testament to our commitment to providing quality solutions and support to our clients and business partners,” said Michael Skinner, President & CEO of Operitel. “Reaching Microsoft’s highest partnership standards, we are better able to deliver enterprise learning portal solutions to our customers and partners. With the advanced information and technical tools we will further develop our next generation learning technology. As a Microsoft Gold partner, Operitel can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organization with the backing of Microsoft’s resources, products and technology.”

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone 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,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Operitel as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology"

As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Operitel now receives a rich set of benefits, including, extensive technical support and training from Microsoft, marketing resources as well as greater access to Microsoft products and technologies. These benefits give Operitel a competitive advantage in the e-Learning marketplace.

About Operitel
Operitel Corporation, producer and distributor of the award winning LearnFlex™ Learning Management System, is an educational technology company that specializes in building adaptive web-based enterprise-level applications. Since 2001 , Operitel personnel have built and deployed applications for many clients in the high tech, financial, educational, and transportation sectors. Operitel is committed to supporting organizations in the acquisition, creation, and transfer of information and knowledge - the essential ingredients for success in a rapidly changing global economy. Operitel is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. For more information on Operitel, please go to http://www.operitel.com. For more information on the LearnFlex™ learning management system, please go to http://www.learnflex.com.

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