Released on = January 16, 2007, 10:34 pm

Press Release Author = Mandar Thosar

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = e-Zest further distinguishes itself by earning a Microsoft
Competency in Custom Development Solutions with specializations in smart client
development & web development, and Data Management Solutions with specialization in
business intelligence

Press Release Body = e-Zest Solutions, expert in Outsourced Product Development and
Custom/Bespoke Software Development, further distinguishes itself by earning a
Microsoft Competency in Custom Development Solutions with specializations in smart
client development & web development, and Data Management Solutions with
specialization in business intelligence.

As a Gold Certified Partner, e-Zest 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 channel.

e-Zest offers Outsourced Software Product Development services across the life cycle
of the product - from R&D to Development, Testing, Support and Professional
Services, thus allowing ISVs, Startups to focus on your core competencies and key
business issues, while achieving time-to-market and cost advantage. It also provides
enterprise Solutions and Custom/Bespoke Software Development to IT Services, ISV,
Healthcare, Legal, HR, CRM & Travel Industries.
“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in
the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and
relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Devendra Deshmukh, CEO
e-Zest. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will
allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”
He expressed delight adding, “The Gold Partnership has come at the right time
as we are heading to CeBIT 2007 at Hannover, Germany to showcase our .NET 2.0 and
3.0 competencies”.

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between
their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, vice
president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing 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
e-Zest as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing
customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, e-Zest had
to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help
differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to
customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique
set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific
skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.
Custom Development Solutions competency is designed for technology partners who
provide custom-developed solutions to customers who require value-added capabilities
to optimize business and operational effectiveness. While Data Management Solutions
competency is designed for technology partners with proven competency in
implementing Microsoft SQL Server solutions that feature business intelligence &
data warehousing.

“Our developer partners enable us to deliver high-quality solutions and
applications to our customers,” said Nick Abbott, group manager in the .NET
Developer Product Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “As the demand for
applications built on the Microsoft platform continues to grow, there are more
opportunities for providers of custom-developed applications than ever before. The
Custom Development Solution Competency provides partners with a way to showcase
their expertise delivering custom-built solutions to customers, enhancing
partners’ revenue opportunities and positioning them for growth.”

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.

e-Zest Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2000 certified offshore software
outsourcing company with expertise in outsourced product development and custom
software development. e-Zest has served 80+ clients in four continents over a decade
with 150+ software professionals on board. e-Zest is member of various industry
associations like NASSCOM, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and MCCIA. It is a 100%
export oriented unit (EOU) registered with the Software Technology Parks of India
(STPI) and has branch offices at London UK and San Francisco USA.

Web Site = http://www.e-zest.net

Contact Details = e-Zest Solutions Pvt Ltd
Prithvi Heights, 1229A Sadashiv Peth,
Pune 411030
Maharashtra India
Phone: +91-20-24463391
Fax: +91-20-24463394
http://www.e-zest.net
mandar-seo@e-zest.net