Maginus becomes a Microsoft Certified Partner

Manchester, November 6th, 2007 - Maginus, a leading provider of software and services for retail and distribution companies, has achieved Microsoft Certified Partner status as an Independent Software Vendor. The certification follows the examination of Maginus products and customer implementations involving Microsoft technologies. This partner status is the result of Maginus' success in working with Microsoft and delivering Microsoft compatible solutions to enterprise customers. The award is another milestone in a series of initiatives Maginus has undertaken with Microsoft.

As a Microsoft Certified Partner, Maginus has access to a wider range of Microsoft resources, which will drive the development of future Maginus solutions based on Microsoft technologies and platforms.

"We're delighted to receive this recognition from Microsoft," said Simon Weeks, CEO of Maginus. "Maginus provides IT solutions that help retailers and distributors generate more business, increase efficiency and improve customer service. With Certified Microsoft Partner status we can work more closely with Microsoft to further enhance the range of solutions and services we offer to our clients, to help them achieve their business goals."

Maginus solutions using Microsoft technologies include Maginus Storefront, an advanced e-commerce solution built with Microsoft ASP.net; Maginus 8XA, an end-to-end solution for multi-channel retail and distribution, which includes extensive integration with Microsoft personal productivity tools; and Pocket Maginus, a Windows Mobile solution which enables salespeople and other remote workers to access a range of Maginus XA functionality in the field. Maginus also utilises Microsoft platforms through its Retail-Hosting service.

About Maginus:
Maginus solutions enable retail and distribution companies to drive revenue and increase customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive control over multi-channel selling and fulfillment. The company's integrated suite of powerful CRM, Financials and Supply Chain software helps organisations to market, sell and deliver the products their customers want via a broad range of channels including catalogue and mail order, telesales, the Web, trade counter and store operations. Originally founded in 1972, Maginus brings over 30 years' of in-depth customer experience to the retail and distribution sector whilst it's innovative eXtensible Architecture gives a flexible, customisable technology platform that can adapt to meet changing business requirements. Find out more about the company at www.maginus.com

For more information, please contact:
Janice Mawhinney
Maginus Software Solutions
Tel: 0161 946 3816
E-mail: janice.mawhinney@maginus.com

Manuela Whittaker
PR for Maginus Software Solutions
Tel: 01780 721 433
E-mail: mwhittaker@iba-europe.com


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