For the second time ... Microsoft Recognizes MNS as a global award Finalist

Middle East Network Solutions (MNS) today announced it has been selected by Microsoft Corporation as a finalist in the sixth annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards in the .Net Application of the Year representing the Middle East, East Europe and Africa Region. More than 1000 entries from around the world were considered for awards in sixteen different categories.

Middle East Network Solutions (MNS) today announced it has been selected by Microsoft Corporation as a finalist in the sixth annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards in the .Net Application of the Year representing the Middle East, East Europe and Africa Region. More than 1000 entries from around the world were considered for awards in sixteen different categories.

MNS was selected because of its innovative use of Microsofts latest technologies that offer outstanding solutions to customers. It was an honor for us to receive so many creative and innovative examples of Partners meeting customer needs with our technology," said Allison Watson, Vice President, Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft, and MNS clearly stood out in a crowded field of high-quality entries we received."

We were proud to be the 1st Egyptian company announced as the finalist 'Collaborative Solution of the year 2001 for our Unified Communication Platform, and now we are more proud to be a finalist for the second time, which proves our commitment to deliver new innovative applications to the business sector" said Hossam Megahed, President and CEO, MNS. This award is in recognition of MNSs creative approach to mobile applications, namely eZagel SMS Web services" Megahed added The application responds to the overgrowing business needs for more effective and efficient communication channels. eZagel SMS web services sharpens the organizations competitive edge through delivering infrastructure to send and receive short messages (SMS) through the web with no need to buy new hardware or software. Moreover, developers can use the application to add SMS features to their own applications with no need to develop their own SMS module. Cable Network Egypt (CNE) is considered one of our main clients for eZagel SMS web services in addition to some regional leading Banks"

About the Microsoft Certified Partner and Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partner Program
Microsoft Certified Partners and Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners are independent companies that provide Microsoft-based end-to-end solutions and services to corporate, government, and small- or medium-sized businesses. All Microsoft Certified Partners and Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners maintain a staff of Microsoft Certified Professionals or have certified products that have been tested compatible with Microsofts Windows platform. Microsoft Certified Partners and Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners have access to a variety of resources to build their business including training, technical support, early access to Microsoft products, and peer-networking.
About MNS
Established in 1997, Middle East Network Solutions, MNS, provides a complete line of scalable, turn-key mobile solutions that leverage the power of Internet and GSM technologies.
MNSs portfolio includes a variety of e-commerce sector-specific implementations, unified messaging solutions, contact centers, as well as numerous tailored wireless solutions for a string of service providers in Egypt and the Middle East.