VITEC Solutions ("VITEC"), an Empire Investment Holdings company, announced today that it has renewed its Gold Partnership status with Microsoft for the fifth year in a row. As a Gold Certified Partner, VITEC has attained the highest level of certification recognized by Microsoft, demonstrating its expertise with Microsoft technologies and its ability to deliver the highest quality technology support to its customers.

"The Gold Partnership Certification is a mark of excellence and recognition of VITEC's commitment to providing outstanding service," said Christian Egner, Director of Support Services. "VITEC has achieved Gold status for the past five years and we will continue to provide our customers with exceptional service and support for many years to come."

Microsoft Gold Certification requires both technical and business expertise. Gold Partners must demonstrate mastery of a broad spectrum of Microsoft solutions, as well as the ability to leverage the advanced features of those products for maximum efficiency and advantage. Additionally, Gold Certification requires both customer and project references that demonstrate the organization's effectiveness in customizing technology based on each customer's unique technical and financial requirements. VITEC remains dedicated to providing the best possible service and support to all of its corporate, government and educational customers. VITEC's close relationship with Microsoft will continue to be a key part of that mission.

About VITEC Solutions

VITEC Solutions ("VITEC"), with its corporate headquarters in Amherst, New York, is a premier IT solutions provider to leading businesses, universities, and government agencies supplying strategically critical support in the design, deployment, integration, and proactive management of IT environments. VITEC provides services to over 650 customers, including many in the Fortune 1000 and has a team of over 120 professionals throughout the Northeast. For additional information, please visit www.vitecsolutions.com.

About Empire Investment Holdings

Empire Investment Holdings ("Empire") is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from the Fortune 1000. Empire adheres to a well defined and focused acquisition strategy that is driven by the firm's history in acquiring, operating and managing over 50 corporate divestitures across several industries. Empire's approach is specialized in addressing the complexities of acquiring non-core business units, as well as ensuring post close business continuity. Today, Empire's portfolio is comprised of 7 operating companies, serving over 10,000 customers worldwide, with an international footprint of 25 facilities encompassing over one million square feet of space and over 1,000 employees. For additional information please visit www.empireih.com.

Contacts:

VITEC Solutions
Adrianne Brautlacht, 716-204-9200

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