For Immediate Release

March 21, 2006

Maintenance software earns SMGlobal Microsoft’s ISV/Software Solutions Competency

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Apex, NC – March 21, 2006 -- SMGlobal Inc. (http://www.smglobal.com) recently earned Microsoft Partner competency certification in ISV/ Software Solutions for its maintenance software program FastMaint CMMS. FastMaint is a computerized maintenance management solution (CMMS) for manufacturing plants, industrial/ commercial facilities and vehicle fleets.

Certification involved customer surveys as well as a rigorous review of FastMaint on the Windows platform. "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 Corp. In addition the Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set.

Effective maintenance management is a challenge in areas as varied as manufacturing, process industries, facility/ resort management, fleet operations and more. Poorly performing equipment and unexpected breakdowns can result in lost revenue, quality issues & customer dissatisfaction. FastMaint makes it easy to set up a program for both preventive and unplanned maintenance. It is available in both stand-alone and networked editions. A 30-day trial can be downloaded from the company website.

About SMGlobal Inc.
Founded in 2002, SMGlobal Inc. is based in Apex, North Carolina. For more information, contact SMGlobal at (919) 647-9440 or visit http://www.smglobal.com.

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Contact: SMGlobal Inc.
Phone: +1 919.647.9440
Web: http://www.smglobal.com

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Screenshots available - see samples at http://www.smglobal.com/fastmaint/screen-shots.asp

Evaluation copy available on request or download from http://www.smglobal.com (10.6 MB size)