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2008

Sumeru attains Gold Certified Partner status in Microsoft Partner Program

Sumeru further distinguishes Itself by earning Microsoft Competency in Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions

Bangalore, India, April 10th, 2008 – Sumeru Inc. today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions, recognizing Sumeru’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Sumeru 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.

Sumeru is a global software development consultancy. The company provides onsite consulting and outsourcing services in software product engineering, information security, independent testing and SAP. Sumeru’s founding principle of weaving social responsibility with business attracts and retains talented people. This means an industry low attrition rate and quality cost effective solutions to meet customer needs. “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 Rajesh Krishnamurthy, COO, Sumeru Inc. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.” “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 Sumeru as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.” 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. Established in 2000, Sumeru is a global software development consultancy. Sumeru’s mission is to deliver cost-effective, quality solutions to meet customer business needs and make a difference in the society. As a social enterprise, Sumeru funnels all profits post investment to service projects implemented by the Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values.

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