New solution speeds time to value and ensures compliance by managing the full lifecycle for System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Configuration Packs

LAS VEGAS - April 30, 2008 - Silect Software Inc., a provider of management solutions for Microsoft environments, today announced the immediate availability of CP Studio 2008, a product that supports Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to help ensure system compliance. System Center Configuration Manager 2007 introduces Configuration Packs, which enable IT professionals to assess the compliance of dynamic systems. Silect Software's CP Studio 2008 enables IT professionals to easily create and maintain Configuration Packs to take advantage of the full potential of System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

"The addition of the desired configuration management capability to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 will result in our customers having better insight and control of their IT environments," said Robert Reynolds, director of System Center product management at Microsoft Corp. "We are pleased that Silect Software is bringing its extensive lifecycle management experience via CP Studio 2008 to Configuration Packs, helping customers increase the value of System Center Configuration Manager2007."

"Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and its desired configuration management capability is a critical component of IT management service." Says Brad Price, Owner, Champion Technology Group. "CP Studio 2008 allowed us to get desired configuration management running quicklyto ensure our clients' systems remain compliant and reduce configuration drift. CP Studio 2008 allows us toget to this stage more quickly."

CP Studio 2008 reduces complexity and increases compliance by addressing key stages of the Configuration Pack lifecycle including development, customization and deployment.

Develop Authoritative Baselines

CP Studio 2008 allows IT professionals to easily create definitive baselines by mirroring existing "Golden Master" system configurations.

Easily Customize Baselines

CP Studio 2008's rich baseline editing capabilities gives IT professionals the ability to easily customize baselines ensuring critical configuration settings are accurately monitored.

Deploy with Assurance

Assure a smooth deployment by testing and troubleshooting configuration baselines prior to deployment in a virtualized environment with CP Studio 2008.

"We are excited to provide IT professionals with a product that can increase system compliance by simplifying each phase of the Configuration Pack lifecycle in System Center Configuration Manager 2007," says Harold Dyck, president of Silect Software. "Our MP Studio product has allowed us to gain a great deal of insight into how organizations leverage IT knowledge to optimize their IT operations. CP Studio 2008 brings this experience to the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 market and gives customers the ability to more effectively create and leverage their IT knowledge."

CP Studio 2008 is available immediately. Free evaluation copies are available for download from www.silect.com. For complete product information including pricing please visit silect.com or contact info@silect.com

About Champion Technology Group

Champion Technology Group, Inc. is a leader in the constantly evolving Information Technology universe. Our team not only understands the technologies, we can tailor solutions to fit your company's needs. Contact www.championtechgroup.com

About Silect Software Inc.

Silect Software delivers innovative products and services to enhance IT operations management and maximize the return on investment in Microsoft management technologies. Contact www.Silect.com