Philadelphia, PA, April 9, 1999 — CoreTech Consulting Group, Inc. today announced that it has been named a member of the Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP) Commerce Partner Advisory Council. The MCSP Commerce Partner Advisory Council is a select group of 25 organizations that work closely with Microsoft to provide guidance on key e-commerce issues that ultimately shape Microsoft’s channel-based strategy for delivering customer e-commerce solutions and services. CoreTech has been engaged with the MCSP program for five years and will serve on the Partner Advisory Council through the end of the year.

Microsoft Certified Solution Providers are independent organizations working with Microsoft, including a wide range of companies and individuals, such as system integrators and installation experts, value added resellers (VARs), developers, consultants and technical support and training organizations. CoreTech was chosen for its expertise in assisting companies implement technology-based solutions in a way that helps them maximize their return on investment, while reducing the risk associated with such installations.

"The MCSP Partner Advisory Council is an invaluable resource for guidance on our MCSP and customer initiatives. It helps us stay on top of the important issues faced by our channel and our customers," said Bryan Watson, general manager of partner and corporate account marketing at Microsoft Corp. "CoreTech has demonstrated expertise in delivering solutions based on Microsoft products. Its expertise will benefit both the Council as well as all Microsoft customers," Watson added.

Watson said CoreTech’s focus on providing assistance to Fortune 2000 companies is extremely valued, as is the firm’s expertise in providing e-commerce solutions from strategy and planning through deployment and implementation utilizing the latest Microsoft technologies. CoreTech has assisted many corporations with their e-commerce initiatives in a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, banking, real estate and financial services.

"Microsoft products enable us to help our clients solve their problems efficiently and effectively," said CoreTech chairman Ed Beaumont. "As a member of the Commerce Partner Advisory Council, we will provide Microsoft with insights about where we and our customers believe e-commerce initiatives are heading in the short- and long-term. That feedback will help Microsoft design and refine products that meet our, and our clients’ e-commerce needs, today and tomorrow," he commented.

About CoreTech Consulting Group
CoreTech Consulting Group is an Information Technology consulting firm that partners with clients to favorably manage the impact of new technologies throughout their organization. Solutions developed by CoreTech help companies reduce the risk, minimize the negative effects and ultimately provide greater business value by assisting their clients in understanding and managing the broad implications new technology may have on their organization, processes and people. CoreTech has regional offices located around the United States, including Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Atlanta. More information about CoreTech may be obtained from www.CoreTech.com, or by calling 800-220-3337.