Microsoft Selects Kaulkin Information Systems for Startup Accelerator Program

Kaulkin Brings SaaS-based Compliance, Workflow and Risk Management
Technologies to Global Program That Helps Accelerate the Success of
Innovative Startups
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(Business Wire)--Kaulkin Information Systems (KIS), a leading provider of
software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies for compliance, workflow and
risk management across numerous industries, today announced that it
has been selected to join the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program.

Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at Microsoft Corp.,
the Startup Accelerator Program is designed to connect high-potential
startups committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support
network that provides access to Microsoft people and programs,
guidance on future directions, and support to accelerate their
success.

"While SaaS-based technologies are indeed gaining a firm foothold
in enterprise IT strategies at all levels we believe the surface has
merely been scratched," stated Michael P. Binko, president and CEO of
Kaulkin Information Systems. "Recognition by Microsoft as a SaaS
leader in the areas of compliance, workflow and risk management
bolsters our efforts and reaffirms our commitment to advanced
Microsoft-based SaaS solutions. We look forward to proving how
Microsoft platforms are serving as a foundation for sophisticated and
critical business applications across blue-chip industries such as
financial services, insurance, banking, healthcare/medical,
government/education, franchising and others."

Kaulkin Information Systems' flagship product offering, KIS Track,
integrates multiple application "modules" designed to address the
enterprise productivity, data management, compliance and risk
mitigation needs of businesses particularly in heavily-regulated
industries. Beyond simple enterprise productivity the KIS Track
platform also incorporates support for:

-- Workflow/business process management (BPM)

-- detailed dash-boarding, analytics and reporting

-- e-mail/IM communication surveillance

-- disaster recovery/business continuity

-- integration with legacy systems

-- sophisticated archive/retrieval functions and

-- electronic transactions

"Compliance and risk mitigation are two areas of business
operations that can benefit greatly from streamlined data management
strategies and Kaulkin's success in delivering these solutions via a
Microsoft-based SaaS platform is unique and compelling," stated Rodney
Bowen-Wright, director of business development for Microsoft's
Emerging Business Team. "With simultaneous concentration on
productivity, compliance and risk management ROIs, the Kaulkin team
has cultivated a strong niche and truly unique differentiators."

Microsoft is committed to serving as a valuable technology and
business partner for emerging startups and their investors. Companies
are selected to join the program based on their innovation,
marketability, growth potential, funding, platform decision and
strategic importance to Microsoft. These companies receive customized
engagement plans designed to support their software development and
increase market visibility.

The Microsoft EBT evaluates hundreds of technology startups each
year to identify those with the strongest potential to succeed in the
market, shape the industry's future, and enhance the overall value of
Microsoft products and services for customers. The Microsoft Startup
Accelerator Program shines the spotlight on some of the most promising
startups and provides good examples of how startups can work
successfully with Microsoft. To learn more, visit the Microsoft
Startup Zone at http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com.

About Kaulkin Information Systems

Kaulkin Information Systems (KIS) is a technology and solution
services company that offers simple, yet powerful and affordable,
hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) compliance, workflow and risk
mitigation technologies. KIS is one of the first technology and
solution providers to make it affordable for small to mid-size
enterprises (SMEs) to employ comprehensive BPM/workflow automation
technologies using SaaS cost-savings while also addressing specific
federal, state and industry-imposed regulatory compliance standards.

This understanding and integration of compliance factors truly
sets KIS technologies, solutions and intellectual property apart in
the market. For more information related to the KIS ROI Benchmark
Studies visit www.kistrack.com/roi or for detailed KIS Track and KIS
Solution Services pricing information, contact Paul Hughes via
telephone at (240) 499-3842 or via e-mail to phughes@kistrack.com or
sales@kistrack.com.

Kaulkin Information Systems
Paul Hughes, 240-499-3842
phughes@kistrack.com

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