Press Release
May 25, 2005
IdeaBlade Earns Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program.

Emeryville, Calif. - May 25, 2005 - IdeaBlade, Inc, a leading provider of enterprise application development tools for the Microsoft .NET Framework, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.’s Partner Program, recognizing IdeaBlade’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, IdeaBlade 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.

IdeaBlade’s flagship solution, the DevForce Productivity Suite, enables ISVs and enterprises to bring Internet-enabled applications to market more quickly and at a lower cost. The DevForce Productivity Suite includes an enterprise application framework, RAD tools and object server technology that significantly enhance the quality and productivity of a .NET Framework-based development project. The DevForce framework and RAD tools enable developers to focus on the application’s business logic, where they can create the greatest business value. DevForce’s business object server technology delivers the n-tier scalability and security required of today’s interactive and data-intensive Internet applications. DevForce’s product solutions, complemented by IdeaBlade’s industry-leading .NET Framework-based expertise, have become the development tools of choice for 1000’s of .NET ISV and enterprise developers worldwide.

“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 IdeaBlade 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 Albert Wang, IdeaBlade’s CEO. “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.

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About IdeaBlade

IdeaBlade, Inc., a venture-backed corporation headquartered in Emeryville, California, provides productivity solutions for rapid development and deployment of enterprise Internet applications. IdeaBlade products help developers focus on delivering business value, accelerate-time-to-market, and reduce development and maintenance costs. Now in its 3rd product generation, IdeaBlade’s solutions have become the productivity tools of choice for 1,000s of ISV and enterprise developers worldwide.

Founded in 2001, IdeaBlade is a Microsoft Certified Partner and member of the Microsoft Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP) program. More information on IdeaBlade products and services is available at www.ideablade.com.

Media Contact Information

Mark Bonham, Vice President Marketing
IdeaBlade Corporation
510-596-5100 x108
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email: markb@ideablade.com
web: www.ideablade.com


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