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Raymark Earns Distinction through Demonstrated Technology Success and Customer Commitment

Montreal, Quebec, Canada- May 16, 2011— Raymark, the leader in enterprise retail software solutions, today announced it has achieved a Silver ISV/Software Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Silver Competency, partners must complete a set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and employ or contract required number of Microsoft Certified Professionals who are skilled on current technology relevant for the competency.

For over two decades, Raymark's Xpert-Series™ has been empowering some of the world’s most prestigious global retailers through integrated, flexible applications that streamline operations while providing the analytical tools required for enlightened decision-making. Raymark offers retail solutions in the areas of Store operations, Customer engagement, Merchandising, Planning and retail analytics supporting each solution area. Raymark’s solutions are offered in a real time centralized environment to maximize operational efficiencies, resulting in one of the most complete and effective retail offerings on the market today.

“This Silver Competency showcases our expertise in today’s technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and their products,” said Claude Roberge, Director of Operations, Raymark. “We hope to accelerate our customers’ success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands.”

“By achieving a Silver Competency, partners have proven themselves as specialized technology experts with the skills needed to best serve customers,” said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “The Silver Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network is designed to help customers identify services and solution providers that have demonstrated proof of their capability to deliver quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.”

The Microsoft Silver Competency defines partners’ success as technology market leaders within a specific technology competency, with each competency having a unique set of requirements and benefits formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry. Requirements for the Silver Competency are comparable to the formerly recognized Microsoft Certified Partner criteria. All 29 Microsoft technology competencies differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find qualified solution providers with expertise in discrete areas quickly and easily.

ISV/Software Competency

Through the Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV)/Software competency, you can gain access to the latest technology, market opportunities, and sales and marketing resources that have been specifically created with ISVs in mind. From planning the development cycle to supporting your customers, you will have the tools and resources you need to build innovative solutions and bring them to market.

The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organizations that deliver products and services through the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers superior experience and outcomes.

About Raymark

Ready for today’s retail, Raymark offers retailers leading edge software that adapts to their business requirements. Raymark's real-time, centralized Xpert-Series™ empowers retailers through integrated, flexible applications including POS, inventory management, automated replenishment, mobile solutions, merchandising, assortment planning, CRM, reporting, data analytics and BI, providing the tools required for stream-lined retail operations and enlightened decision-making across multiple channels. Its ability to handle various types of retail business models which include franchising, whole-sale and e-commerce, along with international capabilities, are some of the reasons so many prestigious retailers choose to partner with Raymark. To learn more, visit www.raymark.com.