Hoover's Earns Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program

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AUSTIN,TEXAS (September 28, 2009) - Hoover's, Inc. (www.hoovers.com) today announced it has earned Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, which recognizes Hoover's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Hoover's has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Hoover's announced the availability of its Access Hoover's product for Microsoft Dynamics CRM in March. With this launch, Microsoft Dynamics CRM customers are now able to deploy Hoover's business insight into their CRM implementation to quickly gain a competitive edge through immediate access to the most relevant information about the companies and people driving the economy. To learn more about Access Hoover's, visit: www.crm.hoovers.com.

"Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner," said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes Hoover's for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for earning Certified Partner status, Hoover's has declared a Microsoft Competency with respect to ISV/ Software Solutions. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

"Hoover's customers expect the best, not only in the information and tools we provide, but also that we provide it to them efficiently, within their daily workflow," said Peter Poulin, Hoover's executive vice president of marketing. "Our Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program will allow us to continue to enhance the products and services we provide to clients."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and 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.

About Hoover's, Inc. - The Fastest Path To Business^™

Hoover's, a D&B company, provides its customers with insight and actionable information about companies, industries and key decision makers, along with the powerful tools to find and connect to the right people to get business done. Hoover's provides this information for sales, marketing, business development, and other professionals who need intelligence on U.S. and global companies, industries, and the people who lead them. Hoover's unique combination of editorial expertise and one-of-a-kind data collection with user-generated and company-supplied content gives customers a 360-degree view and competitive edge. This information, along with powerful tools to search, sort, download and integrate the content, is available through Hoover's (http://www.hoovers.com), the company's premier online service. Hoover's is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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