WinScribe Invited into Microsoft Ascend Program

WinScribe Invited into all Three Streams of Microsoft AscendProgram

Auckland, March 1, 2006 - WinScribe Inc, aworld leading provider of digital dictation solutions hasbeen invited to join the Microsoft Ascend program for allthree major Microsoft product initiatives. WinScribe is theonly software developer in New Zealand to enjoy thisprivilege and joins a select group of approximately 300companies participating in the Ascend programworldwide.

The Microsoft Ascend program is designed toaccelerate the process of migrating to the next generationof Microsoft technology. Currently there are several majorproduct initiatives under way at Microsoft; Microsoft Vista -- their next generation operating system, due later thisyear, Windows Server "Longhorn" -- the next Windows serverand Microsoft Office 12 -- The latest suite of applicationsoftware. WinScribe Inc is a participant in the Ascendprograms for all three.

"Our customers operatepredominantly within the Microsoft environment and it iscritical to them and to us that our software solutions arerobust and reliable," said Greg Allen, CTO at WinScribe."Having early access to these major new releases, includingtraining and deep technical support ensures we are able torelease with absolute confidence to our market, very soonafter Microsoft themselves release new product."

ForMatthew Weavers, WinScribe CEO, the close relationship withMicrosoft is an important one. "Being invited to all threestreams of the program is something of an endorsement forus. It suggests we are being taken seriously for the qualityand importance of the digital dictation solution we provideworld wide," he said. "We are proud to be included in thesame program as some of the largest and oldest softwarecompanies in the world."

"Microsoft early adoptionprograms provide Independent Software Vendors with leaningsfrom the industries top experts as well as support thatultimately lower development costs. Microsoft is delightedto see that Winscribe are involved in our early adoptionprograms and commitment to the Microsoft platform", addsGareth Baker, ISV Partner Account Manager, Microsoft NewZealand.

About WinScribe

WinScribe is a world leadingprovider of digital dictation software supporting businessrequirements for digital dictation, transcription, voicerecognition, and workflow management. Founded in 1989,WinScribe has offices in the USA, UK, New Zealand andSwitzerland, with more than 100 sales partners in over 25countries supporting more than 300,000 usersworldwide.

The WinScribe solution is built on Microsoftarchitecture, to ensure easy integration and maintenance. WinScribe also supports a wide range ofmanufacturer-independent dictation devices and is scaleablefrom small, single office locations up to largemultinational corporations. WinScribe is fully customizableto meet the needs of a number of significant verticalmarkets including Legal, Law Enforcement, Healthcare,Transcription, Insurance and Governmentsectors.

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