Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards recognize top Canadian technology partners for customer support and service successes

Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 26, 2008 - Broadview Networks announced that it has been selected as a finalist in the Marketing Innovation Award - Small, Medium Business category for the 2008 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The sixth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada as well as the innovative solutions and value they deliver to customers.

"Partners are at the core of Microsoft's business model and Microsoft has always relied upon a strong network of technology partner companies to bring technology to customers and provide the foundation for delivering solutions to the marketplace." said Lora Gernon, Director, Partner Group, Microsoft Canada Co. "We are proud to celebrate companies like Broadview Networks at the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards as they help drive business growth and customer satisfaction through their stellar demonstration of industry leadership."

Broadview Networks was chosen as a finalist in Marketing Innovation - Small, Medium Business in recognition of a marketing campaign initiative. Building on the momentum of the Microsoft "Heroes Happen Here" launch events, Broadview Networks held information sessions for customers to deliver specific supplementary information about launch products and was successful in Turning Heroes into Superheroes!

"It is an honour to be nominated for an Impact award 2 years in a row" said Michael Orloff, President of Broadview Networks. "This is a testament to our highly qualified and dedicated team of technical and sales professionals."

Broadview Networks, along with other technology partner winners and finalists in each of the award categories, will be honored at a gala event in Toronto on November 13, 2008.

About the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards

In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community. Microsoft Canada has outlined 30 categories to highlight the Partner Program competencies to honour the achievements of top technology partners.

The Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were 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.

For a list of all 2008 finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards/.

About Broadview Networks

Broadview Networks is one of Canada's leading advanced IT infrastructure companies. The company is recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in Manitoba and is also acknowledged as one of the top Gold Certified Microsoft Partners in Canada. Broadview Networks has a distinct focus on simplifying complex technologies for clients across Canada, ranging from SMB, Mid-Market and SME organizations. For additional information visit Broadview Networks online at http://www.broadviewnetworks.ca.