Pilgrim Software Named Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pilgrim Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Quality Management (ERCQM) software solutions, today announced it has elevated its Microsoft Partner status to Gold Certified Partner as an independent software vendor (ISV) in the Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) Partner Program. In earning this distinction, Pilgrim has demonstrated continued commitment to industry standards in solutions and technology.

The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program provides a way for customers to identify vendors that have proven their expertise and commitment to Microsoft technologies in delivering their software products to market.

“In earning this elite status, Pilgrim was required to demonstrate a high degree of competence in working with Microsoft-based technologies,” said Atulya Risal, Pilgrim’s Chief Technology Officer. “This achievement further demonstrates our commitment to deliver high quality, fully integrated software solutions to our customers. The benefits provided through our Gold status will allow us to accelerate development of innovative solutions built on the Microsoft platform.”

The Microsoft Partner Program 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.

“We look forward to leveraging the benefits of this program, as Microsoft continues to invest in certification programs, enhanced resources, and marketing support for Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” Risal said. “These investments are part of Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with best-of-breed product solutions via Gold Certified companies such as Pilgrim.”

About Pilgrim Software, Inc.

Pilgrim Software, Inc. is a world-leading provider of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Quality Management solutions for global organizations. Named North American Enterprise Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year – Best Practices by Frost & Sullivan, Pilgrim helps organizations manage industry and regulatory compliance, reduce manufacturing costs and improve customer satisfaction. For more information, visit Pilgrim Software’s website at www.pilgrimsoftware.com.