Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: UMPQ), and its flagship Pearl District store in Portland, Ore., are featured in a new, two-minute video by Microsoft Corp. showcasing technology concepts with the potential to change the way people bank. Microsoft chose Umpqua Bank�s Pearl District store as the ideal venue to demonstrate Microsoft�s experience Banking initiative due to its innovative approach to customer service and store design.

�The objective of the experience Banking initiative is to help customers and partners understand Microsoft�s vision of how technology can help banks transform customer, employee and operations experiences,� said Ian Sands, director of Industry Innovations Group at Microsoft Corp. �We looked at banks around the world, and Umpqua Bank provided the perfect setting to illustrate our concepts.�

�Microsoft�s state-of-the art banking concepts have the potential to significantly increase the level of convenience and service for consumers,� said Ray Davis, Umpqua Bank CEO. �Microsoft�s experience Banking initiative clearly supports our mission of providing exceptional customer service and personalized experience in a unique environment.�