Nor-Tech Receives Award from Microsoft® for Most Valuable Partner  

Burnsville , MN, USA—July 19, 2004 - Northern Computer Technologies today announced it received the "Most Valuable Partner" award as a Microsoft U.S. System Builder Top Partner, at the Microsoft® Channel Partner Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona.

As a Microsoft OEM System Builder Gold Member, Northern Computer Technologies received the award given to a Microsoft U.S. System Builder for its alignment with Microsoft OEM System Builder business objectives, marketing programs, marketing campaigns and revenue growth. In addition, Northern Computer Technologies’ drive for seeking new ways to partner helped them earn this award.

"We're quite proud of our strong relationship with Microsoft." said David Bollig, president of Nor-tech. "Being named Top System Builder in 2004 is quite an honor and I feel it represents the hard work our entire team has put forth to bring our company where it is today. With our brand new 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility and the growing recognition of our Voyageur™ brand of systems, we are well positioned to take advantage of the new growth opportunities our customers are finding every day."

Microsoft inaugurated the Most Valuable Partner award this year to acknowledge exceptional achievement by members of its System Builder community.

"We are delighted to honor Northern Computer Technologies for its commitment and proven effectiveness in providing high-quality services to our mutual customers," said Margo Day, vice president for U.S. Partners at Microsoft Corp. "The company has enabled businesses to target new opportunities, increase efficiency and improve customer service. We congratulate Northern Computer Technologies on its success."

Microsoft U.S. System Builder Top Partners have demonstrated commitment, proven expertise in growth, strategic counsel, and competitive wins to deliver one or more specialized areas of Microsoft technologies.

About Nor-Tech

Nor-Tech, based in Burnsville, Minnesota, is an award winning Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of custom configured, build-to-order PCs, servers, laptops and vertical market solutions. Nor-Tech’s products are sold under many different brands, including its own Voyageur label.

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