C.D.I. Systems Attains Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program.

Jerusalem, December 7, 2006 – C.D.I. Systems Ltd. a developer of online publishing solutions, has attained Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in ISV Solutions, recognizing the company expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. “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, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at the Microsoft corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes C.D.I. Systems for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

As a Certified Partner, C.D.I. Systems has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

C.D.I. Systems is the only vendor in this space to offer whole DRM, WCM and e-commerce capabilities in a single platform, the most comprehensive and granular approach to meeting demanding security requirements in the erupting market of content sales. C.D.I. Systems flagship, NetIS , is a highly scalable and easy to deploy solution to meet mission critical online publishing requirements. C.D.I. Systems' industry expertise and innovative products enable a unique approach to the protection of data and intellectual property at an affordable price with minimal time and effort to deploy and administer, resulting in enterprise class security for companies and end-users alike.

"After our recent announcement of the release of NetIS™ 4.0, in September 2006, our latest version of the premier online publishing platform – “We were extremely pleased to have attained the Certified Partner status in Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Itzhak Levit, CEO of the company. “The benefits provided through our Certified Partner status will allow us to continue and enhance our global offering, enjoy the exposure of Microsoft's Reseller Networking and mark our desire to continue centering our focus on customer requirements."

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” added Allison Watson, “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The 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.

In addition to earning certified status, C.D.I. Systems has declared an ISV Solution Competency, designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

About C.D.I. Systems

Started in 1993, C.D.I. Systems is a privately owned software house headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.
Focused on the development of a unique and innovative online publishing platform - NetIS™, the company has successfully deployed scores of solutions for the Internet, Intranet, DVD/CD-ROMs and Handheld devices. To mention a few: Takdin, Israel's premier legal databases both online and on CD-ROM; Dun & Bradstreet's Israel Business Directory; IDC Israel pay per view site; Otzar HaHochma - the World's Largest Electronic Library (with roughly five million pages); The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book - a comprehensive interactive bibliography of all books printed in the Hebrew Language between 1473 and 1960; The Israeli Electorate Registry; The Israeli General Encyclopedia; The Globes daily newspaper archive and a multitude of legal information solutions in Germany through our German partners.

Contact:
Ely Calderon
Deputy CEO and COO
C.D.I. Systems
+972-2-587-0112
ely@cdisys.com