CVN Conversion Services International,

CSI Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Business Process and Integration Solutions and Data Management Solutions EAST HANOVER, N.J., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Conversion Services International, Inc. (AMEX:CVN), a premier professional services firm focused on delivering the value in business intelligence, data warehousing and data management solutions to Global 2000 organizations and other businesses, today announced it has again attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. As a Gold Certified Partner, CSI has demonstrated its expertise with Microsoft's technologies and proven its ability to meet customers' needs. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060421/NYF015LOGO ) "Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in a company 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," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes CSI as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for continuing to demonstrate its expertise providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology." CSI was acknowledged for its expertise and demonstrated customer satisfaction in two competencies: Business Process and Integration Solutions and Data Management Solutions. CSI's Gold Certified Partner status in Business Process and Integration Solutions Competency recognizes CSI's expertise in implementing and deploying server-based portals for driving Internet commerce and business process applications. The Gold Certified Partner status in Data Management Solutions affirms CSI's experience and knowledge in deploying data warehousing, business intelligence, online analytical processing, data mining, decision support and in-depth reporting solutions. CSI has been implementing client solutions using Microsoft technologies throughout its history of building data warehousing and business intelligence programs, and attainment of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status provides CSI with additional resources to design, develop and deploy robust solutions that fit customers' needs and help them realize measurable business improvements. "We are extremely pleased to have reattained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This reflects our commitment to our clients by ensuring that we have qualified, trained engineers assigned to our projects. Our Gold Certified Partner status clearly validates our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Glenn Peipert, CSI's executive vice president and chief operating officer. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status allow us to offer enhanced services to our clients." The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognized partner experts, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful. About Conversion Services International, Inc. Conversion Services International, Inc. (CSI) is a leading provider of professional services focusing on strategic consulting, data warehousing, business intelligence, business process reengineering, as well as integration and information technology management solutions. CSI offers an array of products and services to help companies define, develop, and implement the warehousing and strategic use of both enterprise-wide and specific categories of strategic data. CSI's current customers include ADP, Coach, Goldman Sachs, Liberty Mutual, Merck, Morgan Stanley, and Pfizer. Information about CSI can be found on the web at http://www.csiwhq.com/ or by calling its corporate headquarters at 888-CSI-5036. Note on Forward-Looking Statements Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains, among other things, certain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to CSI's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements identified by words such as "may," "could," "would," "should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans" or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of CSI's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including the ability of CSI to be in compliance with all applicable American Stock Exchange continued listing requirements, the ability to maintain revenue growth, the ability to locate and acquire other businesses and to successfully integrate such acquisitions, the ability to decrease operating expenses, and those detailed in CSI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond CSI's control). CSI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements. Contact: Tracee Lee Beebe Marketing & Communications Conversion Services International, Inc. 973-560-9400 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060421/NYF015LOGODATASOURCE: Conversion Services International, Inc. CONTACT: Tracee Lee Beebe, Marketing & Communications, Conversion Services International, Inc., +1-973-560-9400, or Web site: http://www.csiwhq.com/

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