LONDON – UK – 29th October 2007 – Tribold today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with a competency in ISV/Software solutions, recognising Tribold’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Tribold has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Tribold is the world's leading provider of Product Management enterprise software specifically developed for Communication Service Providers (CSPs).  The Tribold Product Portfolio Manager™ (TPPM) is a single, integrated suite of enterprise product management applications that empower CSPs to put products at the heart of their business.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said John Rainger, CEO at Tribold. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

Karl Noakes, Director, Partner Solution Sales Group at Microsoft, said: “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.  As a Microsoft Gold partner, Tribold can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources.”

The Microsoft Partner Programme was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognises partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.