Lyris Joins Microsoft Certified Partner Program

Berkeley, CA - 1 October 2001 - Lyris Technologies, a developer of email management software and services, announced today that it is a new member of the Microsoft Certified Partner Program.

Lyris makes list management software for opt-in email marketing campaigns, and anti-spam software for server-based protection against unsolicited email. Lyris applications are compatible with the Microsoft Windows platforms, as well as Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000. Participation in the Microsoft Certified Partner Program will help Lyris continue to develop advanced email solutions that increase the value of email to business.

"Microsoft's program has already provided us with great resources for our product development efforts," said Lyris CEO John Buckman. "As a Microsoft Partner, we're better able to meet the growing needs of email marketers - for example, by developing a greater expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 for integrated, targeted email campaigns."

The Microsoft Certified Partner Program allows Lyris to utilize the Microsoft Certified Partner logo, which is an easy way for customers to recognize Lyris as certified by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft offers a variety of resources to program members, including training, technical support, early access to Microsoft products and peer-networking opportunities that allow a variety of partners to come together and provide end-to-end customer solutions.

"When customers are looking to implement a Microsoft technology solution for their business, their best bet is to turn to an expert-a Microsoft Certified Partner," said Rosa Garcia, general manager of the Partner Programs Group at Microsoft. "Microsoft provides its Certified Partners with in-depth access to existing and emerging Microsoft technologies and related training and resources to help ensure that they have the technical intimacy needed to deliver quality solutions. Today, Microsoft recognizes Lyris for demonstrating this level of expertise and welcomes it as a new Microsoft Certified Partner."

More information about Lyris' Microsoft-based solutions is available at http://www.lyris.com/products.