SAGA TECHNOLOGIES BECOMES A “FRONT RUNNER” WITH THE RELEASE OF THE LATEST VERSION OF LIVEPORTAL.NET

Saga’s Portal Application is One of the First 200 Applications Worldwide to Use Microsoft SQL Server 2005

ARTESIA, CA, June 11, 2006—Saga Technologies, a software development and IT consulting provider, announced today the release of a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. LivePortal.NET helps enable customers to implement customized web-based portal solutions that integrate data, tools and functions to streamline workflow processes in any enterprise environment. Leveraging SQL Server 2005 enables LivePortal to deliver increased scalability, availability and security to enterprise data and analytical applications while making it easier to deploy and manage.

“Microsoft has always been committed to the success of our broad ISV partner community and will continue to rely heavily on that community to drive innovative solutions to market,” said Pradeep Rathinam, general manager of U.S. ISV Strategy in the U.S. Partner Group at Microsoft. “The Front Runner program was designed to provide our partners with the best development environment possible and give them the technical and marketing tools they need to be successful over the long term.”

Microsoft wanted to ensure that ISVs had access to a full host of benefits to enable them to bring best-of-breed solutions to market more quickly and effectively. Giving ISVs the resources they need to fast-track the development of these applications enables customers to start taking advantage of the increased scalability, availability and security of the application built on top of SQL Server 2005 almost immediately, increasing their company’s productivity.

“Saga Technologies is excited to support SQL Server 2005 because it’s a great platform and a great leap forward,” said Jason Xue, President of Saga Technologies. “Achieving Front Runner status enables us to deliver applications to customers within the same timeframe as the launch of SQL Server 2005. As a result of the solution we have developed, we are uniquely positioned to help our customers get the most from their technology investment.”

LivePortal.NET provides a broad range of data-driven functions designed to deliver basic portal functions right out of the box, as well as support custom development projects as a framework onto which tools, modules and interfaces can be easily incorporated. This flexibility makes LivePortal the ideal solution for small to medium sized enterprises seeking a solution that can evolve to accommodate growing needs, diversifying functions and broadening user bases. LivePortal has also recently passed Windows 2003 Server Platform testing, making it truly a best-of-breed portal application in terms of functionality, ease-of-use, stability and security.

About Saga Technologies Headquartered in Los Angeles, Saga Technologies is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner providing software development and IT consulting services to companies and organizations worldwide. Saga Technologies utilizes a unique approach that merges individual talent, global resources and advanced technology to provide quality, cost effective total solutions that empower each of its clients to realize unprecedented levels
of productivity.

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