Sitecore Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Monday, january 16, 2006
Sitecore Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions.
Sitecore today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing Sitecore’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Sitecore has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Sitecore produces content management software, which allows companies in a simple and manageable fashion to control the content of their websites and makes integration with external IT systems, such as the CRM possible. Sitecore’s system is based on Microsoft .NET technology and the Worldwide Web consortium’s open Internet standards.
“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our Solution Partners and their customers,” said Michael Seifert, CEO, Sitecore Corporation, “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”
“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Sitecore as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Sitecore had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.
The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.
“Solutions Competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Platform Strategy & Partner Group at Microsoft. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers with their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Solutions Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.
About Sitecore A/S
Sitecore has, since 2001, produced content management systems which allow companies in a simple and manageable fashion to control the content of their websites and integrate with external IT systems, such as the CRM. The company has a well established network of Solution Partners and an extensive network of certified developers. The company is amongst the leaders within innovative CMS software and associated products.
Sitecore’s system is based on Microsoft .NET technology and the Worldwide Web consortium’s open Internet standards. Sitecore is the best choice for integrating IT systems and internet within an organisation.
The Sitecore partner network covers a broad spectrum of successful companies in 44 countries worldwide. Amongst their customers are a range of major corporations, for example, ABN Amro, FMC, Beiersdorf, Webtrends, Newspaper Association of America, J. Lauritzen, Experian Group, Loopbaan BV, Nilfisk-Advance, NKT Cables, Perstorp, and International Merchant Services along with a long list of public organisations and municipalities such as the North Vancouver Schools District and City of Sioux Falls
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