Ficstar Software to Participate In Microsoft’s Partner Research Panel
Leader in Web Data Extraction and Data Mining Joins Select Group of Companies in Important New Initiative

Ficstar Software Inc., a provider of robust solutions and services for advanced Web data extraction and Web data mining, has been recruited by Microsoft Corporation to join its elite new Partner Research Panel.  Only a small number of select companies have been invited to participate in this prestigious group, which gives partners the opportunity to collaborate with key members of the Microsoft team. 

“We are thrilled and honored to become part of Microsoft’s Partner Research Panel,” said William He, President of Ficstar Software.  “We look forward to working closely with Microsoft, as well as other partners, to build stronger relationships and create more successful joint ventures.”                                                                                         

As part of the Partner Research Panel, Ficstar Software will be involved in various surveys and studies, sharing feedback and ideas on Microsoft products, partner initiatives, and other important topics.  Ficstar and other panel members will help Microsoft develop and implement enhanced partner strategies, providing guidance and advice that will help shape future programs to make them more beneficial to all involved. 

Microsoft Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design and development of a wide array of software applications – including client products, server tools, online services, business applications, and games and related devices – designed to help people and businesses achieve their full potential.  Individuals, corporations, and organizations across the globe use Microsoft solutions to “find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them.”

About Ficstar
Since 2003, Toronto-based Ficstar Software has offered a broad portfolio of solutions and services that leverage the latest Internet technologies to automate and enhance the retrieval, collection, and storage of content from anywhere across the Web.  These robust, flexible, and scalable, yet affordable tools include business intelligence, Web data extraction, and data management to enable companies of all types and sizes to increase efficiency and accuracy in even the most complex Web data collection processes, while reducing related expenses.

Ficstar is a long-time Microsoft business partner, as Ficstar products and services work seamlessly with Microsoft solutions, including Internet Explorer and .NET.  For more information about Ficstar’s offerings, its alliance with Microsoft, or its participation in the Microsoft Partner Research Panel, contact the Ficstar sales team by phone at (888) 666-8865 or via email at sales@ficstar.com.