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DataCert Earns Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

HOUSTON, June 4, 2008 - DataCert, Inc., the leading provider of legal and IP spend and matter management solutions, today announced it has won Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in business process and integration and custom development solutions. The program recognizes the company's expertise with Microsoft technologies and its proven ability to meet customer needs.

DataCert solutions are uniquely designed to help Fortune^® 500 corporate law departments take control of their legal operations by gaining greater visibility into their matters, simplifying internal processes and reducing costs. DataCert has proven its Microsoft integrations and customization expertise with implementations in the law departments of 57 Fortune Global 500 and 72 Fortune 500 companies.

"DataCert is committed to developing and providing unparalleled products, services and support for our customers and their legal operations," said Chris Fields, chief technology officer, DataCert. "The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status affirms our commitment to quality implementations for companies using Microsoft technology."

Each Microsoft competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services each partner brings to the technology industry.

The business process and integration competency is designed for partners with proven proficiency in implementing and deploying server-based portals that drive Internet commerce and business applications using Microsoft tools and software. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in this competency have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, the deployment of Internet-based solutions and infrastructure using Microsoft tools and software.

The custom development solutions competency is designed for technology partners providing custom-built solutions for clients that require value-added capabilities to optimize business opportunities.

"Partners play a critical role in delivering solutions to our customers that complement their applications and services," said Robert Wahbe, general manager of the Connected Systems Division at Microsoft Corp. "The value of solutions competencies is that they allow Microsoft to deliver resources and training to partners, enabling them to better meet the needs of their customers."

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 DataCert, Inc.

DataCert, Inc. is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of legal and IP spend and matter management solutions. Corporate counsel rely on DataCert’s products and services to manage legal activities and provide transparency into outside legal spend. With 72 Fortune^® 500 clients and customer connections in 126 countries, DataCert processes in excess of $9 billion of electronic invoicing data on an annualized basis. Visit DataCert at www.datacert.com for more information.