Algonquin Studios (Buffalo, NY) today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.'s Partner Program recognizing Algonquin's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Certified Partner, Algonquin has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits including access, training, and support, that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Algonquin has completed development projects for a wide range of clients including the City of Buffalo, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Coldwell Banker Europe, Cendant Corporation and ABC-Amega.

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

"We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Stephen M. Kiernan, President and CEO of Algonquin. "The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner 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 Algonquin Studios, Inc.

Algonquin Studios, Inc. unites the complementary talents of business, creative and technical professionals to help our clients realize their business goals. Algonquin Studios can offer businesses the competitive advantage they need to prosper in today's changing marketplace through:

Multilingual Web Content Management Solutions
Custom Enterprise Application Development
Localization Services and Software
Database Design and Development
Web and Print Design Services
Business & Technology Consulting
Technical Project Advising and Training

For additional information, contact:

Doug Smith, Executive Vice President
doug@algonquinstudios.com
716-842-1439