iQmetrix wins Software Solutions Industry Partner of the Year: 2012…

Microsoft Canada Inc recognizes achievements of leading Canadian technology partners.

Vancouver, BC – November 16, 2012- iQmetrix announced today that it has been selected as the winner in the ISV/Software Solutions Industry Partner of the year at the 2012 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The tenth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel, located in Yorkville, Toronto on November 13^th, 2012.

Technology Partners like iQmetrix are always finding new and exciting ways to develop and deliver innovative technology solutions, making them true leaders in their respective fields.Mark Dodds, Vice-President of Small Business, Midmarket Solutions & Partners, Microsoft Canada Inc.

“As recognized at the annual IMPACT Awards, there is tremendous momentum in our Partner Community because stronger customer relationships are being built,” said Mark Dodds, Vice-President of Small Business, Midmarket Solutions & Partners, Microsoft Canada Inc. “Technology Partners like iQmetrix are always finding new and exciting ways to develop and deliver innovative technology solutions, making them true leaders in their respective fields.”

iQmetrix was chosen as the winner in ISV/Software Solutions Industry Partner of the Year category for its XQ Interactive Retail solution that enables retailers to attract, engage and educate consumers for a superior in-store experience.

We pride ourselves in providing intelligent retail management and customer engagement solutions that help retailers deliver a great customer experience.Christopher Krywulak, CEO, iQmetrix

“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist in this category,” said Christopher Krywulak, CEO at iQmetrix. “We pride ourselves in providing intelligent retail management and customer engagement solutions that help retailers deliver a great customer experience. Our XQ product takes advantage of Windows Azure technology to provide our clients a cloud-based Interactive Retail solution that offers many valuable benefits.”

For more information on the winning solutions at the 2012 IMPACT Awards, please visit www.microsoft.ca/awards.

About the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards

In 2003, Microsoft Canada Inc. launched the IMPACT Awards, a program to recognize the numerous achievements within its technology Partner community. This year, Microsoft celebrates the 10^th Anniversary of the program with 25 award categories designed to recognize innovation across Microsoft Partner Network Competencies, Emerging Technologies, and Marketing, Relationships & Partnering Excellence.

The IMPACT Awards are open to Active Canadian members of the Microsoft Partner Network.

For a list of all 2012 finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/IMPACT.

About iQmetrix

At iQmetrix, we are passionate about retail. Our purpose is to create great experiences for retailers, their employees and the end consumer. Our products bridge the gap between physical and virtual retail channels, offering the latest in retail management and customer experience technology. XQ Interactive Retail brings elements of online and mobile shopping experiences into the physical store to engage and educate shoppers during the purchase process. RQ4 Retail Management is a complete system for managing all aspects of a store chain operation, including cell phone store POS, ERP, inventory and HR. When integrated specifically for wireless retailers, XQ and RQ allow users to effectively manage back-of-house operations and the in-store customer experience. Founded in 1999, iQmetrix is a privately-held software as a service (SaaS) company with offices in Canada and the United States.www.iQmetrix.com

For more information on Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards only, please contact:

John Clute
High Road Communications
john.clute@highroad.com