ClearStar.Net Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

ATLANTA, GA – November 10, 2006 – ClearStar.net, a leading information provider for the employment screening industry, announced today that it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corporation’s Partner Program. As a Certified Partner, ClearStar.net 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.

“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. “Today, Microsoft recognizes ClearStar.net for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

ClearStar.net is a trusted provider of strategic services and decision making information for background, employment and tenant screening firms. ClearStar.net employs the completely platform and programming language independent Microsoft .NET technology to provide screening companies with an entirely web-based solution that is flexible, secure and fast to deploy. ClearStar.net’s certification includes recognition of their competency in Database Management Solutions.

“We are pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program,” said R.J. Vale, CEO of ClearStar.net. “This provides further evidence that our continued efforts to focus on technology and never-failing commitment to service are paying off for ClearStar.net and its customers.”

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 that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

About ClearStar.net
ClearStar.net is a trusted provider of strategic services and decision making information for background screening firms. ClearStar.net’s proven technology infrastructure is HR-XML Consortium certified and sets the foundation for a strong community of progressive, independent retailers who provide risk mitigation, employment and tenant screening services.

A founding member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners, ClearStar.net and its distribution network have been facilitating confident business decisions by serving consumers of public records from its corporate offices in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1995. For more information, please visit: www.ClearStar.net.