KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA - April 1, 2009 – Kitchener, ON – Second Foundation Consulting comes home a winner at this year’s Microsoft Impact Awards bringing home the Business Solution- Finance (ERP) of the year. As a top Canadian provider of Dynamics NAV, Second Foundation was recognized specifically for their work with Unilock Group of Companies. The seventh annual IMPACT awards recognize excellence across the large and diverse community of Microsoft's Canadian technology partners. The winners were announced at an award ceremony in Toronto on November 12, 2009.

"Our annual IMPACT Awards celebrate the most innovative technology partners who have shown superior service to customers and are real leaders in their respective fields," said Corinne Sharp, National Director, Canadian Partner channel, Microsoft Canada Co. "As true IT heroes, technology partners like Second Foundation continue to raise the bar with customers by helping them maximize business performance."

Through the Dynamics NAV implementation and partnership with Second Foundation, Unilock has benefited significantly through the innovative ways they are now able streamline and manage their business. "The looks of excitement and pleasure on our users' faces as they transact with NAV validates that all the efforts from both of our teams in making the initial selection of Dynamics NAV as a business solution for Unilock, and developing the software to meet our users needs, was worth every ounce of energy our teams have invested in the process," says Tammy Robertson, Corporate Controller of Unilock Group of Companies.

The Microsoft Impact Award was awarded to Second Foundation for the benefits that Unilock has gained from the solution and service provided by Second Foundation. They are already experiencing increased productivity due to the high rate of user acceptance to the product.

"It’s called an "Impact" award because it is to represent the impact that the project has had on our clients business," states David Popowich, President of Second Foundation, "Most awards are based on sales, or revenue, but these awards are based strictly on results, the results that a Microsoft Technology based team has produced. Our team has been recognized as the elite of the Microsoft ERP world. These projects are a team sport, and we all cross the finish line together."

ABOUT SECOND FOUNDATION – From their offices in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, Second Foundation helps companies to improve, integrate, or further analyze their business processes, software functionality, scale or scope of operations.

Second Foundation is both a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner as well as a Silver Level Certified Epicor Partner. Second Foundation has specializations in the ERP product space, as well as in developing and deploying Business Intelligence solutions. Second Foundation offers expertise and support to all sizes of clients resulting in high efficiency, high return: ERP, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Accounting, HR, Portal, BI, and CRM solutions. Second Foundation’s portfolio of ERP software addresses the needs of most mid-market companies. Second Foundation specializes in process assessment, integration, implementation, service, maintenance, and sales for Epicor®, Microsoft®, and Sage software solutions.

ABOUT UNILOCK- A family-owned and operated business, originally introduced the paving stone to North America back in 1972. Backed by family values and a commitment to quality and innovation, Unilock has grown to become the premier manufacturer of paving stones and retaining walls. Traveling the globe in search of new inspirations, Unilock strives to stay in touch with the illuminating world of fashion, design and manufacturing techniques, all to ensure its mix of products continually reflects the evolving wants, desires and sense of style of its customers

About Microsoft- Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Microsoft Dynamics- Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of partners who provide specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industry.

About the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards - In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified network that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community. The IMPACT Awards include categories that recognize top technology partners for excellence in five categories: IAMCP Canada Partner of the Year; Solution Awards; Business Awards; Marketing Awards; and Community & Initiative Awards. The Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards are open to Systems Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Authorized Education Resellers, Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners, Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers.