Ideaca Knowledge Services a Finalist in Three Categories for 2007 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards

Toronto, ON – Ideaca Knowledge Services (www.ideaca.com), a leading Information Technology services company that provides business application solutions to the Canadian market, announced today that it has been selected as a finalist in three categories for the 2007 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The fifth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada as well as the innovative solutions and value they deliver to customers.

Ideaca was chosen as a finalist for Business Process & Integration Solution of the year, Data Management Solution of the year and Microsoft Business Solution of the year awards. Ideaca previously won IMPACT Awards in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

“Microsoft technology partners are the key drivers in delivering ground-breaking solutions that help meet today’s complex customer demands,” said Lora Gernon, Director, Partner Group, Microsoft Canada Co. “Ideaca has demonstrated commitment and leadership in the Canadian market and the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards celebrate the company’s achievements and invaluable solutions they have developed to help drive real business growth and customer satisfaction.”

“We are very excited to be nominated as a finalist for three Microsoft IMPACT Awards. Being recognized across three award categories truly speaks to the experience and success Ideaca has in delivering complete end-to-end solutions for our customers.” said Muneer Hirji, CEO, Ideaca.

Ideaca, along with other technology partner winners and finalists in each of the award categories, will be honoured at a gala event in Toronto on November 1, 2007.

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About Ideaca Knowledge Services (www.ideaca.com)
Ideaca is a leading Information Technology services company providing business application solutions to the Canadian market. Ideaca currently employs over 170 information technology professionals in their Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver offices. Recognized globally for delivering innovative solutions, Ideaca focuses on Microsoft Dynamics™ AX, Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM, Portals and Collaboration Tools, Custom Application Development, Business Intelligence and Application Integration.

About the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community. Microsoft Canada has outlined 30 categories to highlight the Partner Program competencies to honour the achievements of top technology partners.

The Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were open to Systems Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Authorized Education Resellers, Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners, Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

For a list of all 2007 finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards.


For Additional Information Please Contact:

Sunny Sung
Western Marketing Manager
Ideaca Knowledge Services
Main: (604) 669-6811 ext. 221
Mobile: (604) 790-1982
Fax: (604) 689-8915
sunny.sung@ideaca.com
www.ideaca.com