STG becomes a FrontRunner with the release of SmartLink v5.0.

Santa Clara , April 2006. Software Technology Group, a leading provider of offshore software development services announced the release of its next generation of Learning Management System SmartLink(sm) version 5.0, tested on the Windows Server 2003 and SQL Server 2005 platform, earning the company SQL SERVER Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. SQL Server 2005 is the next-generation data management and analysis software that will deliver increased scalability, availability and security to Enterprise Learning Management Systems while making them easier to create, deploy and manage. Achieving Front Runner status enables STG to deliver the LMS applications to customers within the same timeframe as the launch of SQL Server 2005. As a result, STG is uniquely positioned to help our customers get the most from their technology investment.

"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.

About STG
Software Technology Group (STG) is a technology driven company, providing world-class software consulting and training solutions to organizations and professionals. Established in 1993 to offer IT training in leading technologies, STG has experienced continual success and growth. In 1995, STG launched its Software Development and Consulting division that began offering its expertise in IT Realization and Application Engineering services. Today almost 10 years later, STG's training division has been continuously ranked in the top 3 preferred IT Training vendors in India (Dataquest Magazine) and its services division has matured to a level where it is able to offer its ISO 9001 certified services into a wide range of industries for a global clientele.