Maximizer Software Unveils Enhanced Channel Partner Program; Announces Partners of the Year


Wintec Group and Integrated CRM Solutions take top business partner honors

VANCOUVER, June 22 // -- Maximizer Software Inc., a leading provider of proven and affordable customer relationship management (CRM) and contact management solutions, today announced an enhanced, 4-tier Business Partner Program - adding a Certified Consulting Partner designation. The company also announced Wintec Group and Integrated CRM Solutions as US and Canadian Business Partners of the Year.

With more than 7,500 Maximizer Enterprise CRM suite customers and over one million Maximizer sales and contact management licenses sold, Maximizer Software relies on an ecosystem of more than 400 global business partners to take its products to market. The company has four distinct categories of channel partners including: Authorized Resellers, Authorized Sales Agents, Certified Solution Providers and has recently added the fourth category of Certified Consulting Partner. This new designation certifies technically-savvy consulting firms to implement and administer Maximizer Software products in collaboration with Maximizer Software's direct sales force and other business partners.

In conjunction with the enhanced Business Partner Program, Maximizer Software announced its annual Partners of the Year. New York-based Wintec Group and Vancouver-based Integrated CRM Solutions took top honors as US Business Partner of the Year and Canadian Business Partner of the Year respectively. The companies, both Maximizer Software Certified Solution Providers were selected for their unequaled performance in terms of sales and customer support in addition to their exceptional focus on customer satisfaction.

"It is such an honor to be selected from among all of Maximizer Software's US-based business partners - and a pleasure to work with the company," said Liz Wolfe, President, Wintec Group. "And, no other CRM vendor can touch the total cost of ownership we can offer our customers with Maximizer Enterprise."

According to Rod Milne, President, Integrated CRM Solutions, "From the marketing and PR support to a really helpful business partner portal built on Maximizer Enterprise, we've always enjoyed our relationship with Maximizer Software. The company's approach to business partner success is innovative and easy to see in new programs like the Certified Consulting Partner designation."

As Maximizer Software Certified Solution Providers, Wintec Group and Integrated CRM Solutions receive end-to-end support including pre-qualified selling opportunities, a dedicated account manager, marketing and public relations support, co-op marketing funding, free demonstration software and unlimited access to Maximizer Software Technical Support.

"It is a testament to the outstanding performance of our business partner ecosystem that the majority of our 2005 revenues were influenced by our channel sales and consulting efforts," said Peter Callaghan, Executive Vice- President, Sales & Marketing, Maximizer Software Inc. "Our recently expanded business partner programs enhance our already world-class business partner support and provide even more options for joining our growing business partner community. With proven products and top-performing partners like Wintec Group and Integrated CRM Solutions, we are well positioned to deliver customer success and build on our share of the sizzling SMB market."

For more information on Maximizer Software's Business Partner Program, please visit: www.maximizer.com/partners/index.html.

About Maximizer Software

Maximizer Software Inc. is a leading provider of proven and affordable customer relationship management (CRM) and contact management solutions that help small to medium-sized enterprises improve sales, streamline marketing, and enhance customer service & support. Maximizer Software has helped over 7,500 Maximizer Enterprise(TM) customers and over one million Maximizer(TM) users grow their businesses by building profitable customer relationships with award-winning solutions. Maximizer Software is a worldwide organization with Business Partners and offices in its three regions: Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific. Customers include leading companies such as Siemens, Ipsos-Reid, Nestle Clinical, Ericsson, HSBC, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, William Mercer, and Bank of New York. Learn more about Maximizer Software at www.maximizer.com.

Media contact:

Craig Clark
Corporate Communications
Maximizer Software Inc.
Direct: (604) 639-3608
cclark@maximizer.com

Source: Maximizer Software Inc.

CONTACT: Media contact: Craig Clark, Corporate Communications, Maximizer Software Inc., Direct: (604) 639-3608, cclark@maximizer.com

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