Equipment Rental News

Avon, CT, USA—November 17, 2004—RMI Corporation, today announced it is a new member in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program.

"Over the last twenty years RMI Corporation has been successful in building a solution that has been named Microsoft Corporation's Certified Industry Solution for the equipment rental, sales and service industry. Being honored with the Gold Certified Partner status gives us one more unique distinction among our competition." said Paul Chapdelaine, CPA President of RMI Corporation. Founded in 1983, and headquartered in Avon, CT, RMI Corporation is the leader in Enterprise Rental, Sales and Service Solutions for mid-market companies. RMI is dedicated to the equipment rental, sales and service industry and offers a full range of products and services including; implementation, training, consulting and support to help businesses achieve their business potential.

The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program provides a way for customers to identify companies that have proven their commitment and expertise in one or more specialized areas when delivering Microsoft technologies. Specifically, those related to business intelligence solutions featuring data warehousing, data mart, or OLAP functionality.

Microsoft Certified Partners who meet the highest set of criteria, including advanced certification and a portfolio of real-world customer references, are identified as Gold Certified—the most skilled partners in specific solution areas.

"In order for companies to respond more quickly to customers and understand new market opportunities, they depend on an agile technology environment to empower their company's key decision makers," said Allison Watson, Vice President of the Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Microsoft recognizes that companies need a high-caliber technology partner who speaks the language of both business and IT and can deliver the most meaningful solutions through technology. Today, Microsoft recognizes RMI Corporation for demonstrated customer satisfaction with previous business intelligence deployments. This distinction brings value to the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program and makes it clear that RMI has the skills and experience to provide high-quality Business Intelligence solutions utilizing Microsoft technology."

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Mike Shelburne

National Sales Manager

RMI Corporation

Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year

Microsoft President's Club

40 Darling Drive

Avon, CT 06001

Phone: 860.677.1005 Ext. 518

Fax: 860.677.2454

Web: www.rmiusa.com

sales@rmiusa.com