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To: puborectalis who wrote (1468)	4/13/1999 1:52:00 AM
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MCF on Toronto...for any who play Canadian internuts have a look at this one. Large short position of 1.4 mill is being covered or may be covered as of today. They just filed their Form 20F to initiate coverage into the US and it is worth looking at. There is also a thread here at SI Cheers All Monday April 12, 8:45 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Microforum, Inc. Microsoft Nominates Microforum's iFront to Elite Group iFront Selected as One of Twenty-Five Microsoft Certified Solution Providers Across North America to Participate in Commerce Partner Advisory Council TORONTO, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Frontier Inc. (iFront(TM)), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Microforum Inc. (Toronto Stock Exchange: MCF - news) and a leading provider of e-commerce solutions, has been selected as one of approximately twenty five Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) Certified Solution Providers (MCSPs) across North America to participate as a member of the Microsoft Commerce Partner Advisory Council. ''The nomination by Microsoft validates that Microforum is on the right track in building long term e-commerce solutions,'' stated Howard Pearl, CEO and President of Microforum. ''We look forward to participating in this exciting exchange of ideas and opportunities.'' ''The MCSP Partner Advisory Council is an invaluable resource for guidance on our MCSP and customer initiatives. It helps us stay on top of the important issues faced by our channel and our customers,'' said Bryan Watson, General Manager of Partner and Corporate Account Marketing at Microsoft Corp. ''Microforum has demonstrated expertise in delivering solutions based on Microsoft products and we are pleased to have them onboard as a member of this council.'' Microsoft's vision of a corporate ''Digital Nervous System'' helps companies quickly exchange information while providing them the tools to analyze that information and rapidly empower them to reach a conclusive decision. According to Microsoft, a digital nervous system is ''the culmination of the next stage of the Information Revolution.'' This system combines the benefits of digital technologies to meet the challenges of the digital economy. The Commerce Partner Advisory Council provides a unique opportunity for partners and Microsoft to learn from one another, offering valuable insights into the trends, challenges and opportunities of the digital age. Microsoft's invitation to Microforum's Internet Frontier to participate as a member of this Advisory Council provides the company to better learn, and possibly contribute to, the online marketing solutions used by leading companies such as Dell Computer, Mobil Corporation, Eddie Bauer and Barnes & Noble. Electronic Commerce is one of the three major solutions offered by the Digital Nervous System. Within this major solution are offered solutions that implement direct marketing, selling and service, corporate purchasing and value chain solutions. As one of the twenty-five Microsoft Certified Solution Providers, Microforum's Internet Frontier can help contribute to the way Microsoft develops and executes its e-commerce market strategy. Microforum will attend quarterly council meetings, one of which will be held at Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The Company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use; each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. About Microforum Microforum Inc. (www.microforum.com) is a leading Internet applications, and technology services corporation providing a broad range of electronic commerce and integrated marketing, creative and database services. Microforum's wholly owned subsidiaries include Internet Frontier Inc. (www.ifront.com) doing business as iFront and Software Guaranty (www.softwareguaranty.com), PPL Marketing Services Inc., Marshall Fenn Communications Inc. and Poste Haste Systems Inc. Internet Frontier Inc. is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider Partner providing the proprietary iFrontECS(TM) e-commerce engine and the CALMS(TM) on-line credit approval tool. PPL Marketing Services has achieved the prestigious ISO9001 and the Ford Q1 Quality Certifications. Howard Pearl President & CEO, Microforum Marco Argenti CEO, iFront SOURCE: Microforum, Inc. More Quotes and News: Microforum Inc (Toronto:MCF.TO - news; Toronto:MCF.TO - news) Microsoft Corp (Nasdaq:MSFT