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Microsoft Recognizes PurchasingNet, Inc. for its Innovative Technology

PurchasingNet is the only Procure-to-Pay solution provider honored by Microsoft


Red Bank, NJ

August 2, 2006 . PurchasingNet was one of 184 Independent Software Vendors recognized by Microsoft for being the first to build their applications on the powerful Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Platform.

“These companies have tested their applications on the MS–SQL Server 2005 Platform and are among the first to bring them to market,” according to a Microsoft spokesperson in “VAR Business”, a national magazine for technology integrators.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized by Microsoft for our achievements”, states Tim McEneny, CEO of PurchasingNet, Inc.

“We were the creators of the first ever Purchasing Software package for DOS, Windows, and Web-based Platforms. The Front Runner award recognizes PNet for our innovative utilization of the latest technologies.”

“The Front Runner program distinguishes PurchasingNet as the only Procure-to-Pay software vendor that is committed to providing critical business solutions on Microsoft's latest technology platforms. The combination of Microsoft's enterprise database server and PurchasingNet's enterprise product suite provides companies with the best performance/value proposition in our market space”, states Erick Schutz, Vice President of Development at PurchasingNet, Inc.

Leading technology companies such as Cincom, Embarcadero, Interwoven, Nexus Solutions, and Weblink International were also named as Front Runner award winners.

The Microsoft announcement can be found at: http://www.PurchasingNet.com/FrontRunnerAdPNet.pdf


About PurchasingNet, Inc.

PurchasingNet, Inc. is a leading provider of Web-based eProcurement and ePayables software to mid- and large-sized companies. The company has over 1,400 customers in Financial Services, Retail/Consumer Products, Professional Services, Media/Publishing and a variety of other industries.

Founded in 1983, PurchasingNet has focused exclusively on the development and implementation of Procurement and Payables applications since inception. In addition to building an extensive, blue-chip client base, PurchasingNet possesses deep domain expertise in Purchasing and Payables business processes. The average length of service at PurchasingNet is 8 years per employee.

PurchasingNet’s customers include Countrywide Financial, US Bank, Navy Federal Credit Union, American Financial Group, Liz Claiborne, HBO, EarthLink, Black & Decker, Kroger, and General Mills.

For Details, Contact:

Erinn Tarpey
Marketing Manager

PurchasingNet, Inc.
732-212-1500 x 3173