Staff & Corporate News: E-nnouncement for Spring 2006

Glenbriar, Platinum Enter VoIP Marketing Agreement

Glenbriar Technologies Inc., Peartree's parent company, and Platinum Communications Corp. have entered into a joint venture marketing agreement to deliver Glenbriar's business IP telephony solutions to Platinum's growing base of fixed and wireless broadband customers located in small and rural communities throughout southern Alberta. Glenbriar and Platinum will work jointly to deliver best-of-breed VoIP solutions to businesses and public authorities served by Platinum through its network, which extends the reach of the Alberta Supernet.

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Glenbriar Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Peartree's parent company, Glenbriar Technologies, has attained Gold Certified status as an official Microsoft Partner with dual competencies in Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. Glenbriar's specialization in Active Directory and Identity Management was also recognized.

This achievement signifies Glenbriar's expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft recognizes its partners by offering them exclusive access, support, and training. What this means to you is that we are continuing to improve our expertise in the field and develop more innovative, efficient, and effective business solutions.

For more information, please see the press release.

Peartree Staff Bowl for Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an international organization that facilitates mentoring between young children and adult volunteers. It is well-known that children who lack a positive adult influence in their lives are more at risk of developing antisocial behaviour and becoming involved with gangs, drugs, and alcohol. Volunteer "Big Brothers" and "Big Sisters" are recruited to spend time with children who do not have such influences within their own immediate family.

On March 1st, the staff at Peartree Software along with their families raised $940 in support of this cause. Thanks are due to Sandy Bartscher for organizing this event, and to Peartree employees for their time and generous donations.