Pragma Systems, a leading provider of enterprise-class remote access and security software for Microsoft Windows & Windows Mobile, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with 3 competencies in ISV/Software Solutions, Networking Infrastructure and Mobility Solutions, recognizing Pragma Systems' expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Pragma Systems has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a 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 secure and remote connectivity marketplace.

Pragma Systems' FortressSSH Server, containing patent-pending technology, recently became Certified for Windows Vista in both its 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Pragma's products allow end-to-end secure remote access and management to computers across an enterprise environment. Customers have a reliable way to utilize secure system administration, application delivery and secure encrypted file transfer throughout computing environments with Pragma's product suite spanning Windows Servers, Desktops and Windows Mobile platforms.

"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 Pragma Systems as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

"Pragma's leadership in the enterprise Windows market is validated by three key wins today - inclusion as a Gold partner, FortressSSH attaining Microsoft Vista certification and Pragma obtaining the ISV Competency," says David Kulwin, CTO and co-founder, Pragma Systems. "Pragma's deep expertise in the Windows platform and secure protocols has made our flagship product, FortressSSH, the best Windows SSH server implementation," Mr. Kulwin adds.

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Pragma Systems 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.

The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies. Partners that attain the Mobility Solutions Competency have proven competency in developing and deploying Windows Mobile-based solutions and applications using Microsoft products including Windows Mobile software for Pocket PC and Smartphone, Windows CE, MapPoint, and AutoPC. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proved their expertise in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server operating system.

"Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs," said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Developer & Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft. "They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Microsoft Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide."

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 Pragma Systems, Inc.

Pragma Systems Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise class remote access and security software for Microsoft Windows & Windows Mobile platforms. Pragma is an industry leader in Secure Shell and Telnet technology and offers the most popular SSH and TelnetServer for Windows and industrial grade SSH client for the handhelds via Pragma PocketVT. The company's end-to-end solutions of servers and clients on the desktop and mobile devices provide highly secure access to corporate supply chain, CRM, distribution and warehouse applications over wireless, Bluetooth, LAN, WAN and mobile networks. Pragma's software is deployed in the majority of Fortune 500 companies in the USA and over 2200 companies worldwide with millions of licensed nodes in over 65 countries. For more information, contact Pragma Systems Inc. at 512-219-7270, by e-mail at pragma@pragmasys.com or visit http://www.pragmasys.com.

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