Codero Earns Microsoft® Gold Certification to Boost Enterprise-Wide Resources, Tools and Support

Newest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner demonstrates hosting, infrastructure, security and small
business expertise.

OVERLAND PARK, KS - December 16, 2009 - Following a detailed evaluation of its solutions-based
products and services, Codero has successfully joined the Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner Program –
recognizing several areas of technical and business expertise as a hosting provider. This certification
represents the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, offering priority
access to the Certified Partner Network, Knowledge Base, specialized training, resources and more.

Through the detailed enrollment process, Codero was awarded three key Microsoft Competencies ¬–
Networking Infrastructure Solutions, Security Solutions and Hosting Solutions – as well as the Small
Business Specialist designation. In addition to achieving at least one competency, members are required
to earn 120 Partner Points through additional competencies, sales performance, customer references
and participation in a Customer Satisfaction Index.

“We’re very proud of this accomplishment and how this reflects on the knowledge and expertise of our
Customer Care and Sales professionals,” says Ryan Elledge, Codero’s Chief Operations Officer. “The
tools available to us enhance our ability to support all stages of the business cycle for customers, now
and in the future.”

As a new Gold Certified Partner, Codero will continue to pursue additional Microsoft competencies
while leveraging Microsoft technology to design and deploy small business solutions for Windows
Servers, configuration management and server business continuity. For more information, go to
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners and Codero Affiliations.


About Codero

Specializing in dedicated and managed hosting services for small-to-mid-sized businesses, Codero
offers advanced email, eCommerce, security and networking solutions. This includes a full line of high-
performance Windows® and Linux servers as well as EVault Backup, Pinnacle Shopping Cart, and more.
All Codero products are backed by secure data centers, live 24/7/365 U.S.-based support and a
seasoned staff with international experience in the hosting business for over 15 years. An industry
innovator, Codero recently launched its Codero Rewards program and the Green with Codero Initiative,
powering 100% of its dedicated server and managed hosting operations through renewable energy
credits. For more information about Codero, please visit www.codero.com.

Contact

Shelby Garlock, Director, Marketing
shelbyg@codero.com
877.999.2750