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Earning Microsoft's highest partner status reflects StatPro's commitment to customer service and best-in-class technology BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2010-- StatPro Inc., a global provider of portfolio analysis and asset valuation software for investment professionals, today announced that the company has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status, the highest level of Microsoft partnership. The Gold Certified Partner status recognizes StatPro's expertise in financial analytics software and its proven ability to meet customer needs. This is the second consecutive year that StatPro has earned this distinction from Microsoft. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, StatPro has access to a full set of specialized resources, including training and support, giving them a competitive advantage and allowing them to better serve their customers. In order to achieve Gold Certified Partner status, StatPro had to meet stringent Microsoft standards for software competency and customer satisfaction. "Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes StatPro as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology." The StatPro platform is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based solution that integrates portfolio analytics pre-loaded with market, classification and index data. It enables easy access to performance measurement, attribution analysis, risk management, governance, compliance reporting and more -- all from a single interface. More than 250 major asset managers worldwide utilize StatPro solutions. "Achieving Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for the second year in a row demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible business solutions and technological infrastructure for our customers," said Mark Bramley, CEO of StatPro North America. "We are committed to allocating whatever resources are necessary to ensure that our investment analytics software and evaluation services incorporate best-in-class, progressive technology. We do this so that our customers have the tools for best-in-class asset evaluation, measurement and performance. Our success is our clients' success, and this strategy is the core of our business." For more information, visit www.statpro.com or contact us at boston@statpro.com or (617) 692-1150. About StatPro StatPro Inc. is a leading global provider of asset management software for the worldwide investment community. Founded in 1994, StatPro offers portfolio analytics software combined with pre-packaged evaluation services using the Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company's integrated solutions provide performance measurement, attribution analysis, risk management, governance, compliance and reporting -- all in a single interface. More than 250 major asset managers worldwide utilize StatPro solutions. StatPro Inc. is headquartered in Boston and is a division of StatPro Group PLC (AIM: SOG). CONTACT: Media: Davies Murphy Group, Inc. Drew Miale, 781-418-2438 statpro@daviesmurphy.com www.daviesmurphy.com SOURCE: StatPro Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2010 (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 13, 2010 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)