DALLAS and DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trintech Group Plc , a leading provider of integrated financial governance, transaction risk management, and compliance solutions for commercial, financial, and healthcare markets worldwide, today announced it has attained Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions. As a Certified Partner, Trintech 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.

Trintech has developed a product "factory" with reusable pieces of technology that can be applied to the development and deployment of next generation financial accounting and compliance solutions. The company has mapped its seminal software architecture, utilizing the Microsoft.NET Framework, onto the latest Microsoft technologies, Windows Vista and "Longhorn" Server.

"Microsoft has helped us maximize our technologies and increase business agility. It will be much easier for us to develop new products to meet specific market requirements," stated John Harte, EVP and General Manager for Trintech. "We're extremely pleased to have attained Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program and confidently look forward to deploying additional Microsoft technologies in the near future."

"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 of Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes Trintech for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

In addition to earning certified status, Trintech has declared a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

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 software based on Microsoft 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.

About Trintech Group

Trintech Group Plc is a leading provider of integrated financial governance, transaction risk management, and compliance solutions for commercial, financial, and healthcare markets worldwide. Trintech's recognized expertise in reconciliation underpins its suite of financial governance solutions, enabling businesses to address critical business objectives leading to more informed decision making and better overall business performance.

Over 500 leading global organizations, including -- North Fork Bank, 7-Eleven, Kroger, Regal Entertainment, Accor, UPMC, Farmer's Insurance Group, YUM! Brands Restaurants, Rohm and Haas, Verizon Wireless, and Ameren -- realize the benefits of Trintech's configurable and highly scalable solutions everyday to: improve performance through stronger management of the revenue cycle and disbursements; ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data; identify and reduce transaction risk; improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting; and strengthen internal controls to support compliance requirements.

For more information on how Trintech can help you gain greater visibility and control of your critical financial processes, please contact us online at http://www.trintech.com/ or at our principal business office in Addison, Texas, or through an international office in Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the Netherlands.

Trintech Press Contact: Dallas: Donna Martinez, Marketing Communications Manager, Trintech Tel. +1 972 739 1611. email:donna.martinez@trintech.com

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CONTACT: Donna Martinez, Marketing Communications Manager of Trintech,
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Web site: http://www.trintech.com/