VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, January 4, 2005

Progressive Solutions Inc. today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.’s Partner Program recognizing Progressive Solutions’ expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Progressive Solutions 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.

Progressive Solutions is a leading provider of business software to the wood products and building materials industries. Its suite of products offers counter and back office sales order management, inventory control, logistics management and accounting to wood products and building materials manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and dealers. Progressive Solutions uses Microsoft technologies extensively to enhance product capabilities and the user experience.

“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 Progressive Solutions for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

“We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program,” said Len Williams, President and CEO at Progressive Solutions. “The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance our products and services, making them more functional and more accessible to all industry sectors.”

About the Microsoft Partner Program
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 Progressive Solutions
Progressive Solutions Inc. is the international leader in business software solutions for the forest products industry. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Richmond, BC, with sales offices across the US, UK and Canada. Its main products, Lumber Track™ and bisTrack™, address the procurement, sales, inventory and logistics management needs of sawmills, panel mills, remanufacturers, wholesale/ distributors and building materials distributors/dealers with domestic and export markets.