ROSEMONT, IL — May 23, 2005 - NAT today announced it has earned an enhanced certification under the Microsoft Certified Partner Program, the Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency

NAT certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program recognizes their expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, NAT 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 that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

NAT is a leading provider of back-office administration and point-of-sale solutions for both automotive F&I aftermarket providers (including insurance companies, TPAs and OEMs), automotive retailers and others who participate in the automotive F&I aftermarket product and insurance sectors. These solutions streamline workflow for contract, claims, channel and risk management.

“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, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes NAT for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
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 Microsoft 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 record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

“We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Mark Nagelvoort, President of NAT. “As the largest provider of Microsoft based solutions in the automotive aftermarket insurance systems category, we leverage the value and innovation that Microsoft provides on behalf of our clients.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

About NAT (www.natsolutions.com)
Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, NAT provides front and back end technology solutions to improve workflow processes for aftermarket providers, including insurance companies, third-party administrators (TPAs) and auto retailers who underwrite, price, administer, manage and sell service contracts, GAP coverage, theft deterrent devices, credit life insurance and other aftermarket products. NAT’s front office solutions are powered by the NAT eGateway and feature NAT eMenu and NAT eData Services. NAT’s back office solutions include its SCS Automotive Platform, which streamlines and automates the traditional fragmented, time-consuming and error-prone manual processes required to administer, insure, price and market new aftermarket products, manufacturer warranties, extended service contracts and their related claims processing.

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