According to Massimo Galati, Director of Product Management at PROPHIX, "Being a Microsoft Gold Certified partner demonstrates the expertise PROPHIX has in applying Microsoft technologies to develop and market best of breed Financial Performance Management solutions. The launch of our new highly-regarded PROPHIX for SQL Server™ is proof of this commitment to excellence."

"Solutions Competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs," said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Platform Strategy & Partner Group at Microsoft. "They allow ISVs to keep and win customers with their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Solutions Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide."

The select few Microsoft Gold Certified Partners have the knowledge, aptitude, and responsibility to secure and create solutions that respond exactly to their customer's needs. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partners are companies capable of responding with Microsoft's highest standards and demonstrate quick and effective implementation of Microsoft's strongest technologies.

About PROPHIX Software
PROPHIX Software is a leader in delivering performance management solutions including budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, consolidation, personnel planning and other advanced financial functions. PROPHIX Software maintains an outstanding reputation with its customers by consistently delivering tangible value and exceptional ROI, with a lower total cost of ownership. For more information, visit www.prophix.com.