Omnicell Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov 26, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --

Omnicell, Inc., (Nasdaq: OMCL) a leading provider of system solutions to acute healthcare facilities, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Certified Partner (MCP) program, with competencies in OEM hardware, information worker and networking infrastructure solutions.

As a Gold Certified Partner, Omnicell is recognized as demonstrating the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies and is authorized to provide consulting, training, implementation, maintenance and support when assisting its customers. Omnicell also enjoys a relationship with Microsoft within the mobile wireless workstation sector, and has access to additional around-the-clock direct support from Microsoft if needed.

"With Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status, Omnicell can continue to deliver the best customer experience in healthcare," said Gil Khalil, senior manager, Corporate Software Contracts & Licensing Compliance, Omnicell. "Hospitals can be assured that Omnicell's staff has been trained and tested to leverage Microsoft technologies to meet their growing needs."

About Omnicell

Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL) is a leading provider of systems targeting patient safety and operational efficiency in healthcare facilities. Since 1992, Omnicell has worked to enhance patient safety and allow clinicians to spend more time with their patients.

Omnicell's medication-use product line includes solutions for the central pharmacy, nursing unit, operating room, and patient bedside. Solutions range from complete automation systems for the central pharmacy to nursing unit and bedside dispensing cabinet systems. From the point at which a medication arrives at the receiving dock to the time it is administered, Omnicell systems store it, package it, bar code it, order it, issue it, and provide information and controls on its use and reorder.

Our supply product lines provide a healthcare institution with fast, effective control of costs, capture of charges for payer reimbursement, and timely reorder of supplies. Products range from high-security closed-cabinet systems and software to open-shelf and combination solutions in the nursing unit, cath lab and operating room. For more information, visit http://www.omnicell.com.

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