Gold Certification with triple-play competencies promises exceptional levels of service to forward-looking clients

Scottsdale, AZ (PRLOG) November 30, 2009 — TopLine Strategies, a leading U.S. provider of managed IT services, consulting, and staffing services, and a Gold Partner since 2005, announced today that the firm has attained national managed partner status within the Microsoft Gold Partner Program. The firm has a core technology focus in Microsoft Dynamics CRM/xRM, and certified Microsoft competencies in SOA and Business Process Competency, Data Management Solutions, and Custom Development Solutions. The national managed partner status demonstrates to the market that TopLine Strategies ' expertise in key Microsoft technologies is verified through testing and client reference surveys, and that the level of excellence merits national program coverage. As a Gold Certified Partner with an array of high-end skills, TopLine Strategies has proven its ability to meet the demanding customers' needs of corporate and institution clients. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits giving them a competitive advantage in the channel, including access, training and support.

"We are proud to have attained national partner status in the Microsoft Gold Partner Program. This allows us to promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers, and position effectively to the high-momentum xRM market" said Tim Fargo, CEO, TopLine Strategies."By working closely with the teams at Microsoft, TopLine Strategies maintains a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft platform in order to provide leading-edge solutions, services and unparalleled value to Microsoft customers. The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the service offerings that we provide for customers.”

TopLine Strategies is a consulting and professional services firm that sells software licenses and provides implementation and development services to top-tier mid-enterprise businesses throughout North America, with a special focus on leading-edge organizations in the desert mountain region. TopLine Strategies’ team has collective experience with over 2000 CRM implementations, making it one of the most advanced and experienced CRM/xRM Integrators in North America. The firm brings together a world-class team of Microsoft experts who analyze, design, develop, deploy, and maintain Microsoft solutions, with a special focus on Dynamics CRM/xRM and related products, such as Microsoft SharePoint.

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company 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. Today, Microsoft recognizes TopLine Strategies as a Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The 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 Microsoft

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About TopLine Strategies

TopLine Strategies (http://www.toplinestrategies.com) provides managed IT services and consulting on the processes and systems which affect revenue optimization, as well as premier staffing services for the technology sector. TopLine Strategies is a leading integrator of sales and marketing systems that help mid-enterprise companies to ensure timely and successful integration of innovative technologies. TopLine Strategies meshes industry-recognized best practices with the unique business requirements and strategy of each client to produce outstanding business results.

TopLine Strategies is a subsidiary of Ancala Equity Partners (AEP). Since 1989, AEP has provided capital, management and business resources to professional service companies. AEP invests in companies that deliver innovative solutions and provide their clients with measurable business results.

TopLine Strategies Media Contact

Mr. Robert Neeser

+1 480.503.8584

bneeser@toplinestrategies.com

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