...for its Workforce Management solution, ChangePlanner, in the annual Microsoft EMEA Retail Application Developer (RAD) Awards.

Milton Keynes - UK - 1st Aug 2007 - WorkPlace Systems today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with a competency in Business Intelligence competency, recognising WorkPlace Systems expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, WorkPlace Systems 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.

WorkPlace is a world-leading supplier of Workforce Management Software and Consulting Solutions which increase customer service significantly and reduce labour costs, leading to improved Retail performance and customer experience.

Ian Baxter, Director of Marketing at WorkPlace commented "The Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme demonstrates our expertise in the Microsoft environment and is part of our drive to provide our clients with the very best service."

Karl Noakes, Director of the Partner Development 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, Workplace systems 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 recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

August 2007

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