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NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM), a software company that provides solutions for integrating, Web enabling and accessing enterprise information systems, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. As a Gold Certified Partner, NetManage has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, providing a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The NetManage product suite can be combined to deliver powerful integration capabilities that meet customers' specific needs. The NetManage Librados(TM) adapters were recognized with the Microsoft ISV/Software competence. The adapters expose back-end enterprise system functionality and data into any J2EE or BizTalk application server, Web server or standalone environment. NetManage OnWeb(R) is a server-based software solution that allows companies to quickly Web-enable legacy and host applications, without the high cost of modifying these back-end systems. NetManage RUMBA(R), which was awarded Network Infrastructure Competency, connects Windows desktops to any host system across any network with mission-critical reliability and security. "Gold Certification status highlights NetManage's industry expertise and ongoing relationship with Microsoft, resulting in our ability to provide the best technology solutions to our customers," said Zvi Alon, chairman, president and CEO of NetManage. "NetManage will continue to support customers by providing robust integration capabilities through enhanced and certified offerings." The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packaged software based on Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency category have proved their competency in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003 or Windows(R) 2000 Server operating systems, with a particular focus on Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a small-business Windows Server stand-alone solution that includes file and print capabilities. "Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes NetManage as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology." About NetManage NetManage, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETM) is a software company that provides solutions for integrating, Web enabling, and accessing enterprise information systems. More than 10,000 customers worldwide, including 480 of the Fortune 500, have chosen NetManage for mission critical application integration. For more information, visit www.netmanage.com. (C) 2006 NetManage, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliates. All rights reserved. NetManage, the NetManage logo, the lizard-in-the-box logo, Chameleon and Chameleon design, RUMBA, ONESTEP, ViewNow, SupportNow, Librados, and OnWeb are either trademarks or registered trademarks of NetManage, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This press release contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding improvement in the Company's competitive position, improvement in financial results and business pipeline, the Company's positioning in its market, and the progress and benefits of the Company's execution on its business plan. The Company's actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others, that competitive pressures continue to increase, that the markets for the Company's products could grow more slowly than the Company or market analysts believe, that the Company is unable to integrate or take advantage of its acquisitions successfully, or that the Company will not be able to take advantage of growth in the Company's target markets. Additional information on these and other risk factors that could affect the Company's financial results is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q, Forms 8-K and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.