Microsoft Recognizes Made2Manage Systems as Leader of New Technology

SOURCE: Made2Manage Systems Inc.

Microsoft Midwest District Chooses Made2Manage Systems as Top .NET Solution

CHICAGO, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Made2Manage Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MTMS - news), a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise business systems for mid-market manufacturers, was today honored by Microsoft for its innovative use of the Microsoft .NET Platform. Made2Manage Systems shares this recognition with two other companies and is now working with Microsoft to showcase its new .NET solution to developers.

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As part of that collaboration, Made2Manage shared its solution with more than 4,000 developers today at the Microsoft Visual Studio.NET launch at Chicago's Navy Pier, hosted by Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer. Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates also addressed the meeting virtually from San Francisco through a satellite downlink. The presentation is featured on Microsoft's Web site.

Gary Rush, Made2Manage Systems' chief technology officer, said, ``Microsoft was looking for solutions that leverage both Microsoft Visual Studio.NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. We have incorporated .NET technology across the breadth of our enterprise solution. We have been able to use .NET to link manufacturers to their supply chain, to change the way they manage the shop floor and to provide them with better access to business intelligence.''

The Made2Manage Enterprise Portal, M2M(TM) VIP, which is based entirely on the .NET Platform, is a unique ``hybrid-hosted'' Web application that is completely integrated with the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System. M2M VIP enables manufacturers to harness the power of the Web to engage and collaborate with customers, suppliers, employees and partners in real time. Made2Manage is gradually introducing M2M VIP to its more than 1,600 customer manufacturing sites.

``Made2Manage has used .NET technologies to create an innovative solution that minimizes the IS load on the manufacturer while providing a superior user experience to its customers, partners, employees and suppliers,'' Rush said. ``As a result of this solution, Made2Manage Systems has 80 M2M VIP customer accounts, customer satisfaction is high, and our technology approach allows us to win new accounts for our business system.''

About Made2Manage Systems Inc.

Made2Manage Systems helps mid-market manufacturers improve access to real-time information for their critical business decisions. The Made2Manage Enterprise Business System offers one complete integrated application solution for automating business processes from selling and design, finance and human resources, customer service and support, through scheduling and distribution. This end-to-end solution, which utilizes Microsoft-based technology, helps strengthen customer relationships, enhance collaboration throughout the supply chain and develop employees.

For the fifth consecutive year, Made2Manage Systems was named to MSI's ``Top 100 Software Vendors'' and for the fourth consecutive year to start magazine's ``Hottest Companies.'' Also, for the third time, the company was listed on Software Magazine's ``Top 500.'' Visit the Made2Manage Web page at www.made2manage.com. Made2Manage can be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.

SOURCE: Made2Manage Systems Inc.

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