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WingateWeb Announces Technical Certification Program for Event Planners

Salt Lake City, UT - April 18, 2006 - WingateWeb, a leading provider of event management software, today announced the launch of its technical certification program, WingateWeb Certified, to support event planners in gaining the technical skills needed to effectively organize, execute and measure successful events using the WingateWeb Event Management Platform.

"WingateWeb technology has greatly aided the content management process for Novell's largest corporate events," explains Brandon Bailey, Corporate Events Content Manager for Novell, Inc. "Now, there is an easy way to get up-to-speed on the latest technology through hands-on training and technical certification. This innovative program is a prime example of WingateWeb's ongoing commitment to its customers and partners.”

The technical certification program from WingateWeb adds expertise to current event management processes—giving event planners the tools and expert support they need to leverage the most comprehensive event management software without struggling with technical problems of usability. This certification program ensures that event planners are thoroughly trained on appropriate aspects of WingateWeb’s software to ensure successful event organization, execution and measurement—regardless of event magnitude or complexity.

“At times, the event management process can be stressful and chaotic,” said Tom Karren, General Manager of WingateWeb. “We understand the challenges facing today’s event planners. Experience has taught us that applying the right technical solution to any event gives event planners the peace of mind of knowing their events are well organized and cost-effective. Our technical certification program ensures that our event planning partners and customers have all of the knowledge support they need to produce and showcase their own successes.”

As part of the company’s larger Partner Program, the WingateWeb Certified program includes twelve modules that cover different aspects of the event management process. These are detailed at wingateweb.com/certification

About WingateWeb
WingateWeb is the leader in event data management technology and professional services. With emphasis on leveraging all event data using a single database, WingateWeb’s technology offers comprehensive solutions to complex event challenges. The WingateWeb software platform was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Innovation in Business Solutions from the International Association for Exhibition Management (IAEM) in 2004. Additionally, WingateWeb offers powerful technology for cross-event management. Current clients include many Fortune 500 companies who demand leading-edge technology solutions their events. WingateWeb is headquartered in Lindon, Utah. For more information about WingateWeb, please visit www.wingateweb.com.