| REDMOND, Wash., /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced the finalists for the 2004 Microsoft(R) Partner Program Awards. The awards recognize Microsoft Certified Partners that developed exemplary solutions for their customers during the past year. |
More than 800 entries were submitted by partners worldwide, and finalists from regions around the world in various categories were named, based on their innovative use of Microsoft technologies to provide exemplary solutions for their customer needs. In addition, Microsoft announced the finalists of the Global ISV of the year. The winners will be named at the Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft's premier annual partner event, July 11-13, 2004, in Toronto |
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"Each year, Microsoft has the distinct pleasure of recognizing certified partners that have demonstrated an impressive level of innovation in using technology to deliver excellence to their customers," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft. "The finalists announced today have exceeded expectations in delivering outstanding customer service and optimization of Microsoft technologies. It was an honor for us to have so many great entries from partners providing solutions with Microsoft technology."
Microsoft Partner Program Award finalists will be honored from each of the following categories: Advanced Infrastructure; Business Intelligence; Global ISV; Information Worker; Integrated E-Business; ISV/Software Solutions; Learning; Microsoft Business Solutions; Networking Infrastructure; Security; Small Business; and Software Asset Management.
Finalists for each category were chose from defined regions of the world: Canada, Asia, Eastern Europe/Middle East/Africa, Latin America, South Pacific, and the United States. Following are the finalists in each category:
Software Asset Management Solution of the Year
* ASAP Software Inc.
* Brasofware
* CHASS Computer Consultants Pte Ltd.
* Software Spectrum Inc.
* Softwaremanagement.org
Advanced Infrastructure Solution of the Year
* SYSCOM
* NexInnovations Inc.
* Ness Technologies
* Servicios Especializados en Redes, SA de CV
* Professional Advantage
* Berbee Information Networks Corp.
Business Intelligence Solution of the Year
* GHI Technologies
* MetaEdge Corp.
* Accenture
* BI SOLUTIONS LTDA.
* Professional Advantage
* Avanade
Global ISV Partner of the Year
* Symantec Corp.
* Epicor Software Corp.
* Siebel Systems Inc.
* Citrix Systems Inc.
* Quest Software Inc.
Information Worker Solution of the Year
* Vertscape Inc.
* The Computer Solution Co.
* Navantis
* Opentechnologies SA
* Firstbase Ltd.
* PT.Mitrasoft Infonet
* Otsuka Corp.
Integrated E-Business Solution of the Year
* Vertscape
* Capgemini
* Otsuka
* DMR Consulting
* Red Colombia SA
* HCL Technologies Ltd.
ISV/Software Solution of the Year
* Brookstone Technologies Pty Ltd.
* Vertscape
* Ship2Save Inc.
* Otsuka
* TECHNE Corp.
* Telution Inc.
* Dev Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Learning Solution of the Year
* Inacom Information Systems
* QA
* dB Wizards Inc.
* Buffa Sistemas SRL
* EXCOM Education Pty. Ltd.
Microsoft Business Solutions Solution of the Year
* Options Software & Consulting Inc.
* Equarius Inc.
* Path Infotech Ltd.
* Aston Business Solutions
* Eclipse Computing Inc.
* Fillgap Business Systems SA
Networking Infrastructure Solution of the Year
* Quadra Systems Corp.
* Endeavor Technologies
* Nitec Solutions Ltd.
* TeKnowLogic Dominicana, C. por A.
Security Solution of the Year
* nCipher plc
* Modulo Security Solutions
* M-Tech Information Technology Inc.
* Integr8 IT (Pty) Ltd.
* SYSCOM
* Dimension Data
Small Business Solution of the Year
* Integr8 IT
* IdealSoft Pte Ltd.
* Brookstone Technologies
* Ascentium Corp.
* Ship2Save
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