MANCHESTER, England, November 4 /PRNewswire/ --     Avecto Ltd, the most trusted name in least privilege management for
corporate desktops, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified
status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software
Solutions, recognising Avecto's expertise and total impact in the technology
marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Avecto has demonstrated expertise
with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs.
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including
access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the
marketplace.

As part of the verification process the Avecto Privilege Guard product
was awarded the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo, after passing
Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on both 32-bit and
64-bit Windows 7. Privilege Guard enables organizations to adopt the
principle of least privilege. It is no longer necessary to assign admin
rights to users, as these rights can now be assigned dynamically to
applications, tasks and scripts. Privilege Guard enables users to log on with
minimal rights and empowers them to perform their day to day role, without
compromising the integrity and security of the standard desktop build.

"We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the
Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise
and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Tony Bolland, CEO.
"The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to
continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

Clare Barclay, Director, Partner Strategy and Programs, Microsoft UK
said: "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. As a Microsoft Gold
partner, Avecto can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly
professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources."

The Microsoft Partner Program represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment
to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated
partnering framework that recognises partner expertise, rewards the total
impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more
value to help partners' businesses be successful.

About Avecto

Avecto is a pioneer in least privilege management, helping organizations
to deploy secure and compliant desktops. With its innovative, Privilege Guard
(http://avecto.com/product/) technology, organizations can now empower all 
desktop users with the privileges they require to perform their roles, 
without compromising the integrity and security of their systems.

Customers of all sizes rely on Avecto to reduce operating expenses and
strengthen security across their desktop environment. Our mission is to
enable our customers to remove admin rights from their entire user base and
implement Least Privilege. Avecto is building a worldwide channel of partners
and system integrators and is headquartered in Manchester, UK. For more
information, visit http://www.avecto.com.

For more information please contact:

Donna Shaw, Avecto Ltd, +44(0)845-519-0114, pr@avecto.com