Hitachi Consulting, a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, today announced it has been selected by Microsoft to become a member of its Windows Azure Circle Program, an exclusive community of partners who support Microsoft’s cloud platform. Already a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Hitachi Consulting was chosen because of its strong working relationship with Microsoft, significant commitment to Windows Azure, as well as its proven competencies and demonstrated application development capabilities leveraging Microsoft’s cloud platform.
Hitachi Consulting is dedicated to offering strategic, cost effective cloud services and solutions. The company has invested heavily in certifying a team of practitioners on Windows Azure to better help clients migrate their applications to the cloud. It has also cultivated a trained global delivery network of onshore and offshore architects and developers who use best practice processes and tools to help efficiently and consistently deliver its cloud solutions.
“We are honored Microsoft values our experience and resolve in supporting the Windows Azure platform, and recognizes our vision and leadership when it comes to developing for the cloud,” said Drew Naukam, Senior Vice President of Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Platform Practice. “As a Windows Azure Circle Partner, we will have expanded access to Azure resources that will ultimately help us craft more robust and flexible cloud computing solutions for our customers.”
Hitachi Consulting understands the challenges the cloud represents and developed a cloud enablement solution specifically to help clients navigate its complexities. Our cloud application solution include assessment, design, development, delivery, and support – a comprehensive bundle that can help accelerate development, enhance quality, and reduce costs for clients looking to transition applications to the cloud.
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
Hitachi Consulting is the global business and IT consulting company of Hitachi Ltd. with operations throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment and maintenance, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, call 1.877.664.0010 or visit http://www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2011) consolidated revenues totaled 9,315 billion yen ($112.2 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Microsoft and Hitachi Consulting Join Forces to Bring Technology, Jobs, and Innovation to Fargo, ND
Microsoft has announced it has chosen Hitachi Consulting, an award-winning Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and global management consulting and technology services company, to supplement its Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) IT team located in Fargo, ND. The agreement elevates the decade-long strategic relationship between the two companies, as well as opens up exciting business and employment opportunities for the community.
Under the agreement, Hitachi Consulting will establish a technical development center in Fargo. From this center, the company will provide sourcing, program management, development, and testing for the MBS IT organization. MBS is the business group within Microsoft that builds Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions, and the MBS IT organization builds internal software solutions to support the MBS business. Hitachi Consulting will also look to develop new business and service other existing clients from this new facility.
“Microsoft sought a vendor committed to building a strong organization in Fargo, and Hitachi Consulting outlined a compelling vision and plan for developing a nearshore strategy,” said Don Morton, Site Leader of the Microsoft campus in Fargo. “We are pleased to expand our relationship with Hitachi Consulting to continue to provide nearshore IT value through lower costs, higher quality, and consistent delivery.”
Hitachi Consulting is one of Microsoft’s largest enterprise alliance partners and is recognized worldwide for its global brand, technology expertise and industry-led solutions. Hitachi Consulting has earned manyawards including Microsoft Dynamics AX Global Partner of the Year, Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year, and multiple Customer Excellence awards.
“We are very excited to elevate our already successful global relationship with Microsoft to make Fargo a major technology hub for our business,” said Phil Parr, President and CEO of Hitachi Consulting. “This marks another key milestone in our growth strategy and will help us quickly establish a stronger presence in the region to further expand our global delivery scale.”
“North Dakota’s business-friendly environment, and educated workforce, make it an attractive region to develop a strong near-shore strategy,” said Mike Gillis, Senior Vice President of Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Dynamics practice. “With low unemployment rates and several high-quality universities nearby, the area provides us with a large pool of educated, experienced, and quality individuals to expand our workforce. We believe in a future where the best consulting firms will have major centers in North America, India and China. We are proud that Hitachi Consulting can play a leadership role, providing its customers choice and flexibility in supporting their global business processes. Now with our 360 degree relationship with Microsoft, Hitachi Consulting is well poised to establish a strong presence in the Fargo area.”
Near-term, Microsoft will offer Hitachi Consulting its facility for co-location of the teams. As Hitachi Consulting grows, it has plans to move to its own building allowing them to expand their presence in Fargo and further develop their business by servicing other global companies.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
About Hitachi Consulting
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s global consulting company, with operations throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit http://www.hitachiconsulting.com.
Under the agreement, Hitachi Consulting will establish a technical development center in Fargo. From this center, the company will provide sourcing, program management, development, and testing for the MBS IT organization. MBS is the business group within Microsoft that builds Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions, and the MBS IT organization builds internal software solutions to support the MBS business. Hitachi Consulting will also look to develop new business and service other existing clients from this new facility.
“Microsoft sought a vendor committed to building a strong organization in Fargo, and Hitachi Consulting outlined a compelling vision and plan for developing a nearshore strategy,” said Don Morton, Site Leader of the Microsoft campus in Fargo. “We are pleased to expand our relationship with Hitachi Consulting to continue to provide nearshore IT value through lower costs, higher quality, and consistent delivery.”
Hitachi Consulting is one of Microsoft’s largest enterprise alliance partners and is recognized worldwide for its global brand, technology expertise and industry-led solutions. Hitachi Consulting has earned manyawards including Microsoft Dynamics AX Global Partner of the Year, Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year, and multiple Customer Excellence awards.
“We are very excited to elevate our already successful global relationship with Microsoft to make Fargo a major technology hub for our business,” said Phil Parr, President and CEO of Hitachi Consulting. “This marks another key milestone in our growth strategy and will help us quickly establish a stronger presence in the region to further expand our global delivery scale.”
“North Dakota’s business-friendly environment, and educated workforce, make it an attractive region to develop a strong near-shore strategy,” said Mike Gillis, Senior Vice President of Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Dynamics practice. “With low unemployment rates and several high-quality universities nearby, the area provides us with a large pool of educated, experienced, and quality individuals to expand our workforce. We believe in a future where the best consulting firms will have major centers in North America, India and China. We are proud that Hitachi Consulting can play a leadership role, providing its customers choice and flexibility in supporting their global business processes. Now with our 360 degree relationship with Microsoft, Hitachi Consulting is well poised to establish a strong presence in the Fargo area.”
Near-term, Microsoft will offer Hitachi Consulting its facility for co-location of the teams. As Hitachi Consulting grows, it has plans to move to its own building allowing them to expand their presence in Fargo and further develop their business by servicing other global companies.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
About Hitachi Consulting
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s global consulting company, with operations throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit http://www.hitachiconsulting.com.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Hitachi Consulting Honored as Microsoft U.S. Public Sector Federal XRM Partner of the Year
Hitachi Consulting, a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, today announced its recognition as the 2011 Microsoft U.S. Public Sector Federal XRM Partner of the Year. The award honors Hitachi Consulting’s innovative use of Microsoft technology, specifically Microsoft Dynamics® CRM, on behalf of Federal agencies to help solve their mission-critical problems.
“Hitachi Consulting’s Public Sector practice is focused on helping Federal agencies drive greater efficiencies in the performance of their missions,” said John Bush, senior vice president and leader of Hitachi Consulting’s U.S. Public Sector practice. “In today’s era of austerity, agencies need solutions that not only reduce costs but also unlock the full potential of their workforce and information assets. We have found Microsoft Dynamics CRM to be an excellent catalyst for this. We set out to be a leader in this area and are very pleased to be recognized by Microsoft for our efforts.”
The award stems from a project between Hitachi Consulting and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to develop and implement a social services case management and payment processing system. BIA turned to Hitachi Consulting’s full lifecycle case management solution, built using Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft SharePoint® technologies, to modernize and improve its case management capabilities. The new easy-to-use solution automates data management and access, streamlines operations, and integrates with other departments to allow case workers to be significantly more efficient and productive in providing social services for those in need.
“Our partner community plays a vital role in delivering technology solutions that meet the unique needs of customers across government, education and healthcare,” said Vince Menzione, general manager of U.S. Public Sector Partner Strategy. “Hitachi Consulting has shown incredible dedication to serving the public sector, and the company’s recognition as a Partner of the Year is well deserved.”
The case management platform can be a great platform for agencies seeking to improve constituent service and mission effectiveness, better manage resources through supply chain management practices and migrate core applications to the cloud.
“Our partners play an essential role in helping customers leverage Microsoft technology to increase efficiency, improve service delivery, and reduce operational costs,” said Greg Myers, Microsoft vice president of Federal. “The work that Hitachi Consulting has delivered over the past year is an example of what can be accomplished when great technology is combined with deep market expertise.”
The Microsoft Partner Program is designed for all partners who developed and market solutions based on Microsoft platforms, provide consulting or technical services on Microsoft systems, or recommend Microsoft technology purchases. Microsoft partners include consulting services providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), independent hardware vendors, large account resellers (LARs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), support providers, system integrators, system builders, training providers, value-added resellers and value-added providers.
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s global consulting company, with operations throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit http://www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2011) consolidated revenues totaled 9,315 billion yen ($112.2 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
“Hitachi Consulting’s Public Sector practice is focused on helping Federal agencies drive greater efficiencies in the performance of their missions,” said John Bush, senior vice president and leader of Hitachi Consulting’s U.S. Public Sector practice. “In today’s era of austerity, agencies need solutions that not only reduce costs but also unlock the full potential of their workforce and information assets. We have found Microsoft Dynamics CRM to be an excellent catalyst for this. We set out to be a leader in this area and are very pleased to be recognized by Microsoft for our efforts.”
The award stems from a project between Hitachi Consulting and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to develop and implement a social services case management and payment processing system. BIA turned to Hitachi Consulting’s full lifecycle case management solution, built using Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft SharePoint® technologies, to modernize and improve its case management capabilities. The new easy-to-use solution automates data management and access, streamlines operations, and integrates with other departments to allow case workers to be significantly more efficient and productive in providing social services for those in need.
“Our partner community plays a vital role in delivering technology solutions that meet the unique needs of customers across government, education and healthcare,” said Vince Menzione, general manager of U.S. Public Sector Partner Strategy. “Hitachi Consulting has shown incredible dedication to serving the public sector, and the company’s recognition as a Partner of the Year is well deserved.”
The case management platform can be a great platform for agencies seeking to improve constituent service and mission effectiveness, better manage resources through supply chain management practices and migrate core applications to the cloud.
“Our partners play an essential role in helping customers leverage Microsoft technology to increase efficiency, improve service delivery, and reduce operational costs,” said Greg Myers, Microsoft vice president of Federal. “The work that Hitachi Consulting has delivered over the past year is an example of what can be accomplished when great technology is combined with deep market expertise.”
The Microsoft Partner Program is designed for all partners who developed and market solutions based on Microsoft platforms, provide consulting or technical services on Microsoft systems, or recommend Microsoft technology purchases. Microsoft partners include consulting services providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), independent hardware vendors, large account resellers (LARs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), support providers, system integrators, system builders, training providers, value-added resellers and value-added providers.
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s global consulting company, with operations throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit http://www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2011) consolidated revenues totaled 9,315 billion yen ($112.2 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Hitachi Consulting Named 2011 Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year
Hitachi Consulting, a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, proudly announced it has won the 2011 Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year Award for its innovation and successful design, development, and implementation of solutions based on Microsoft CRM technology. Hitachi Consulting’s CRM client list includes the last three winners of the Microsoft Dynamics Overall CRM Customer Excellence Award – Magma Design Automation in 2011, Panduit in 2010, and The Linc Group in 2009.
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards were presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 3,000 entrants worldwide. As Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year, Hitachi Consulting was honoured for exhibiting excellence in Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions and support, and providing high-quality services that help clients obtain significant business benefits from their CRM investments. Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions include enhancements such as social media and Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP integration; as well as extensive vertical solutions developed for professional services, manufacturing and distribution; aerospace and defense; complex case management; and field service.
“We are pleased to announce Hitachi Consulting as Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year for its dedication to expanding business opportunities for its customers,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president of Microsoft Dynamics Partners at Microsoft. “Through sharing its vision for advanced CRM practices, Hitachi Consulting has helped customers accelerate business growth.”
“Two years ago we set a goal to become Microsoft’s number one CRM partner and began building a world-class team and superior CRM solutions. We are extremely proud and pleased that we were able to achieve this challenging goal so quickly!” said Mike Gillis, Senior Vice President of Microsoft Global Alliances at Hitachi Consulting. “Being selected the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year validates all the hard work and dedication by our Dynamics team. We look forward to continuing to grow our CRM practice – as well as our Microsoft Dynamics AX practice -- and deliver even more award-winning, best-of-breed services and solutions.”
In addition to the Dynamics Partner of the Year honour, Hitachi Consulting was named as a Finalist in three other 2011 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award categories including Search, Systems Management and Public Sector.
As the Microsoft Search Partner of the Year Finalist, Hitachi Consulting excelled in delivering robust search solutions to clients such as Lam Research Corporation to effectively and efficiently support complex searches in exploding data environments across desktops, mobile devices, and the Internet. Hitachi Consulting was recognised for increasing customer revenue by creating engaging, search-driven experiences that have helped the customer monetise online assets, enhanced employee productivity, and saved costs.
For helping clients such as Dillon Gage and Hitachi Data Systems manage physical and virtual infrastructures across data centers, client computers and devices, Hitachi Consulting was selected as the Systems Management Partner of the Year Finalist. This honour recognises Hitachi Consulting for transforming its clients’ IT infrastructure, resulting in operational efficiencies, reduced IT labour and hardware costs, and automation of management tasks.
Hitachi Consulting’s UK practice was also named Finalist in the Microsoft Dynamics Public Sector Partner of the Year category for its industry knowledge, leadership, and innovative work with Compass Point Business Services Ltd, the first Public Sector implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 in the UK. Working together with the client, Hitachi Consulting designed a solution to provide the back office shared services infrastructure for Compass Point that has already helped deliver £2.1 million savings within the first year of implementation.
“In addition to winning the Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year award, being a named a Finalist in so many other categories is quite an achievement and we are extremely pleased and proud,” said Drew Naukam, Senior Vice President of Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Platform Practice. “This is the sixth consecutive year Hitachi Consulting has received Microsoft Partner of the Year award recognition, which highlights the commitment and dedication we have to Microsoft and our customers.”
The Microsoft Partner Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year. Hitachi Consulting will be honoured by Microsoft executives during the 2011 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference July 10-14 in Los Angeles.
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards were presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 3,000 entrants worldwide. As Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year, Hitachi Consulting was honoured for exhibiting excellence in Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions and support, and providing high-quality services that help clients obtain significant business benefits from their CRM investments. Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions include enhancements such as social media and Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP integration; as well as extensive vertical solutions developed for professional services, manufacturing and distribution; aerospace and defense; complex case management; and field service.
“We are pleased to announce Hitachi Consulting as Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year for its dedication to expanding business opportunities for its customers,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president of Microsoft Dynamics Partners at Microsoft. “Through sharing its vision for advanced CRM practices, Hitachi Consulting has helped customers accelerate business growth.”
“Two years ago we set a goal to become Microsoft’s number one CRM partner and began building a world-class team and superior CRM solutions. We are extremely proud and pleased that we were able to achieve this challenging goal so quickly!” said Mike Gillis, Senior Vice President of Microsoft Global Alliances at Hitachi Consulting. “Being selected the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year validates all the hard work and dedication by our Dynamics team. We look forward to continuing to grow our CRM practice – as well as our Microsoft Dynamics AX practice -- and deliver even more award-winning, best-of-breed services and solutions.”
In addition to the Dynamics Partner of the Year honour, Hitachi Consulting was named as a Finalist in three other 2011 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award categories including Search, Systems Management and Public Sector.
As the Microsoft Search Partner of the Year Finalist, Hitachi Consulting excelled in delivering robust search solutions to clients such as Lam Research Corporation to effectively and efficiently support complex searches in exploding data environments across desktops, mobile devices, and the Internet. Hitachi Consulting was recognised for increasing customer revenue by creating engaging, search-driven experiences that have helped the customer monetise online assets, enhanced employee productivity, and saved costs.
For helping clients such as Dillon Gage and Hitachi Data Systems manage physical and virtual infrastructures across data centers, client computers and devices, Hitachi Consulting was selected as the Systems Management Partner of the Year Finalist. This honour recognises Hitachi Consulting for transforming its clients’ IT infrastructure, resulting in operational efficiencies, reduced IT labour and hardware costs, and automation of management tasks.
Hitachi Consulting’s UK practice was also named Finalist in the Microsoft Dynamics Public Sector Partner of the Year category for its industry knowledge, leadership, and innovative work with Compass Point Business Services Ltd, the first Public Sector implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 in the UK. Working together with the client, Hitachi Consulting designed a solution to provide the back office shared services infrastructure for Compass Point that has already helped deliver £2.1 million savings within the first year of implementation.
“In addition to winning the Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year award, being a named a Finalist in so many other categories is quite an achievement and we are extremely pleased and proud,” said Drew Naukam, Senior Vice President of Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Platform Practice. “This is the sixth consecutive year Hitachi Consulting has received Microsoft Partner of the Year award recognition, which highlights the commitment and dedication we have to Microsoft and our customers.”
The Microsoft Partner Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year. Hitachi Consulting will be honoured by Microsoft executives during the 2011 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference July 10-14 in Los Angeles.
Armanino Consulting Announces Five Strategic Partnerships for Dynamics CRM Practice
Armanino Consulting today announced the completion of five strategic partnerships to support the firm's growing Microsoft Dynamics CRM practice. A Microsoft Dynamics Gold Certified Partner, Armanino Consulting will now work together with CoreMotives, Experlogix, CWR Mobility, Ascendix Technologies and Axonom to provide clients with a greater depth and breadth of time-saving marketing and sales process efficiency tools.
"We believe these business relationships will support our clients as they seek to streamline their sales efforts and gain greater market share," said Scott Mangelson, CRM Practice Leader at Armanino Consulting. "Our Microsoft Dynamics CRM practice is enhanced by these important strategic partnerships."
Microsoft Dynamics CRM automates the sales, customer service and marketing efforts for 30,000 customers and over two million users worldwide. On January 20th, Microsoft Dynamics launched the latest product release titled Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.
Armanino Consulting's CRM client base includes industries such as software, high tech manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, consumer goods, real estate, and more. Each of the new strategic partners provides add-on modules to Dynamics CRM to support these business sectors:
Ascendix Technologies – creators of Real Estate Advantage, a product built specifically for the Commercial Real Estate space powered by Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Axonom –designers of enterprise-level CRM software solutions for high tech and light manufacturing companies that manufacture and distribute make-to-order products through multiple distribution channels
CoreMotives – makers of Dynamics CRM tools for Email marketing, lead scoring, web visitor tracking, nurture marketing, web forms, surveys, alert notifications
CWR Mobility – creators of the best-in-class solution to extend CRM to mobile devices
Experlogix – designers of a sophisticated Certified for Microsoft Dynamics pricing and product configuration system
Armanino Consulting is a participant in the 2011 Microsoft World Partner Conference (WPC) and will be presenting on Microsoft Dynamics AX for High Tech Industries™ in the Solutions Theater on Monday, July 11, 2011.
About Armanino Consulting
Armanino Consulting is one of the largest Microsoft Dynamics partners in the nation as a value-added reseller (VAR) and implementation partner for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dynamics AX, and Dynamics GP. Additionally, the firm offers the Microsoft Dynamics AX for High Tech Industries™ Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) solution. This product helps technology companies including software & internet, semiconductor, medical device, and electronics manufacturers, to empower their sales forces, cut costs and time-to-market, improve forecast accuracy, and manage distributor relationships and supply chains. As a Microsoft President's Club partner, Armanino Consulting is among the top 5% of partners in the country.
Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Armanino Consulting provides comprehensive services to the CFO organization, including IT systems and strategy; outsourcing; governance, risk and compliance; and CFO advisory services. Armanino McKenna is the 37th-largest public accounting and business consulting firm in the nation. In addition to its San Ramon headquarters, the company has offices in San Francisco and San Jose, California; Portland, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
For updates and other Microsoft Dynamics news from Armanino Consulting please visit us at www.amllp.com/microsoft-dynamics.
"We believe these business relationships will support our clients as they seek to streamline their sales efforts and gain greater market share," said Scott Mangelson, CRM Practice Leader at Armanino Consulting. "Our Microsoft Dynamics CRM practice is enhanced by these important strategic partnerships."
Microsoft Dynamics CRM automates the sales, customer service and marketing efforts for 30,000 customers and over two million users worldwide. On January 20th, Microsoft Dynamics launched the latest product release titled Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.
Armanino Consulting's CRM client base includes industries such as software, high tech manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, consumer goods, real estate, and more. Each of the new strategic partners provides add-on modules to Dynamics CRM to support these business sectors:
Ascendix Technologies – creators of Real Estate Advantage, a product built specifically for the Commercial Real Estate space powered by Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Axonom –designers of enterprise-level CRM software solutions for high tech and light manufacturing companies that manufacture and distribute make-to-order products through multiple distribution channels
CoreMotives – makers of Dynamics CRM tools for Email marketing, lead scoring, web visitor tracking, nurture marketing, web forms, surveys, alert notifications
CWR Mobility – creators of the best-in-class solution to extend CRM to mobile devices
Experlogix – designers of a sophisticated Certified for Microsoft Dynamics pricing and product configuration system
Armanino Consulting is a participant in the 2011 Microsoft World Partner Conference (WPC) and will be presenting on Microsoft Dynamics AX for High Tech Industries™ in the Solutions Theater on Monday, July 11, 2011.
About Armanino Consulting
Armanino Consulting is one of the largest Microsoft Dynamics partners in the nation as a value-added reseller (VAR) and implementation partner for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dynamics AX, and Dynamics GP. Additionally, the firm offers the Microsoft Dynamics AX for High Tech Industries™ Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) solution. This product helps technology companies including software & internet, semiconductor, medical device, and electronics manufacturers, to empower their sales forces, cut costs and time-to-market, improve forecast accuracy, and manage distributor relationships and supply chains. As a Microsoft President's Club partner, Armanino Consulting is among the top 5% of partners in the country.
Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Armanino Consulting provides comprehensive services to the CFO organization, including IT systems and strategy; outsourcing; governance, risk and compliance; and CFO advisory services. Armanino McKenna is the 37th-largest public accounting and business consulting firm in the nation. In addition to its San Ramon headquarters, the company has offices in San Francisco and San Jose, California; Portland, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
For updates and other Microsoft Dynamics news from Armanino Consulting please visit us at www.amllp.com/microsoft-dynamics.
SBS Group Attains Microsoft Dynamics CRM Silver Competency
SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm, has officially achieved a Silver Competency in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) through Microsoft’s Partner Network. This competency further demonstrates SBS’ extensive capabilities in providing implementation, consulting and support services for Microsoft’s customer relationship management solution known as Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
This accomplishment marks the third in a series of Microsoft competencies SBS Group attained in 2011. The Microsoft Partner Network continues to significantly increase the requirements to their certification processes. As a result, partners are investing in improving consulting skills, implementation methodology and customer references to stay ahead of the curve. Earlier in the year, SBS also earned a Silver competency for Portals and Collaboration and a Gold Competency for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
With over 25 years of working with clients, not just for them, SBS Group is also a long-standing Microsoft President’s Club Member and 2007 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year winner for Dynamics SL. James R. Bowman, Jr., President of SBS Group states, “We continue to invest in our team to achieve the highest level of standards in all of our core solution sets. This certification attests to these standards and the value we deliver to our CRM clients.” Mr. Bowman continues, “SBS joins a select group of Microsoft Partners who have achieved advanced competencies in both ERP and CRM. We continue on our journey to offer the broadest set of business management solutions to mid-size companies and anticipate achieving additional certifications over the next few months.”
About SBS Group
SBS Group provides business management solutions to mid-size companies across the country. SBS delivers its solutions and services with the industry’s top technology partners including Microsoft, Sage Software, Deltek, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Citrix and others. Focused on distribution, manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship management, financial management, project management, service management and accounting solutions, SBS Group has over 25 years of working with clients, not just for them.
The SBS team has earned an award-winning reputation, having been recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Partner of the Year (Dynamics SL), New Jersey Best Places to Work Winner, NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist, IBM Beacon Award recipient and Sage Software Leadership Academy member. The company is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey and operates other offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit SBS Group’s website at www.sbsgroupusa.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/sbsgroup and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SBSGroupUSA.
This accomplishment marks the third in a series of Microsoft competencies SBS Group attained in 2011. The Microsoft Partner Network continues to significantly increase the requirements to their certification processes. As a result, partners are investing in improving consulting skills, implementation methodology and customer references to stay ahead of the curve. Earlier in the year, SBS also earned a Silver competency for Portals and Collaboration and a Gold Competency for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
With over 25 years of working with clients, not just for them, SBS Group is also a long-standing Microsoft President’s Club Member and 2007 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year winner for Dynamics SL. James R. Bowman, Jr., President of SBS Group states, “We continue to invest in our team to achieve the highest level of standards in all of our core solution sets. This certification attests to these standards and the value we deliver to our CRM clients.” Mr. Bowman continues, “SBS joins a select group of Microsoft Partners who have achieved advanced competencies in both ERP and CRM. We continue on our journey to offer the broadest set of business management solutions to mid-size companies and anticipate achieving additional certifications over the next few months.”
About SBS Group
SBS Group provides business management solutions to mid-size companies across the country. SBS delivers its solutions and services with the industry’s top technology partners including Microsoft, Sage Software, Deltek, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Citrix and others. Focused on distribution, manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship management, financial management, project management, service management and accounting solutions, SBS Group has over 25 years of working with clients, not just for them.
The SBS team has earned an award-winning reputation, having been recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Partner of the Year (Dynamics SL), New Jersey Best Places to Work Winner, NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist, IBM Beacon Award recipient and Sage Software Leadership Academy member. The company is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey and operates other offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit SBS Group’s website at www.sbsgroupusa.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/sbsgroup and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SBSGroupUSA.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Hitachi Consulting's Mike Gillis Named Third Most Influential Person in Microsoft Dynamics Community by Dynamics World
Hitachi Consulting, a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, today announced Mike Gillis, its Senior Vice President of the Microsoft Global Alliance, was ranked number three on this year’s Dynamics World Top 100 list of Most Influential People in Microsoft Dynamics®. Gillis moved up two spots; last year he held the number five position.
The annual Top 100 list recognizes the most prominent contributors to the Microsoft Dynamics community, including industry leaders, thought leaders, innovators, and bloggers. With more than 1,000 nominees and more than 500,000 votes, the three-year-old list – sponsored by Dynamics World -- is now firmly established in the Microsoft Dynamics consciousness.
Gillis is a long-time innovator and leader in the Microsoft Dynamics community. His accomplishments include helping to establish Hitachi Consulting’s Global Microsoft Dynamics practice and founding Iteration2, a multiple Microsoft Dynamics partner of the year winner that was acquired by Hitachi Consulting in 2007. He was also instrumental in making these organizations a successful Microsoft Dynamics AX partner, helping support Microsoft Dynamics AX Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and creating a global distribution channel of Microsoft Dynamics AX resellers. Gillis also participates in numerous Microsoft Dynamics boards and councils, is a Microsoft Dynamics Eagle Award recipient, and was the first person inducted into Microsoft Dynamics Hall of Fame.
Under his leadership, Hitachi Consulting has been named Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year several times, and our clients have consistently received Customer Excellence awards for their Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online implementations. He has also led the company to achieve Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club and Inner Circle year after year.
On his colleague and former business partner being named one of the top three most influential people in Microsoft Dynamics, Hitachi Consulting’s Senior Vice President of Microsoft Dynamics Strategic Technology Solutions (and co-founder of Iteration2) Greg Carter said, “I’ve worked alongside Mike a long time and this honor is testament to his undeniable integrity, proven credibility, and unwavering commitment to customers, partners, and Microsoft. He is a huge asset to Hitachi Consulting, Microsoft, and our customers. ”
“It’s an honor to be associated with such influential people and to contribute to a growing and vibrant Microsoft Dynamics community,” said Gillis. “As great as Microsoft Dynamics is, the best is yet to come with the release of AX 2012. Our early customers and consultants love it. We are also seeing impressive customer adoption of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and CRM Online. I’m excited at the challenge -- we are in for a great ride!”
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s (NYSE: HIT) global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2011) consolidated revenues totaled 9,315 billion yen ($112.2 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com.
The annual Top 100 list recognizes the most prominent contributors to the Microsoft Dynamics community, including industry leaders, thought leaders, innovators, and bloggers. With more than 1,000 nominees and more than 500,000 votes, the three-year-old list – sponsored by Dynamics World -- is now firmly established in the Microsoft Dynamics consciousness.
Gillis is a long-time innovator and leader in the Microsoft Dynamics community. His accomplishments include helping to establish Hitachi Consulting’s Global Microsoft Dynamics practice and founding Iteration2, a multiple Microsoft Dynamics partner of the year winner that was acquired by Hitachi Consulting in 2007. He was also instrumental in making these organizations a successful Microsoft Dynamics AX partner, helping support Microsoft Dynamics AX Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and creating a global distribution channel of Microsoft Dynamics AX resellers. Gillis also participates in numerous Microsoft Dynamics boards and councils, is a Microsoft Dynamics Eagle Award recipient, and was the first person inducted into Microsoft Dynamics Hall of Fame.
Under his leadership, Hitachi Consulting has been named Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year several times, and our clients have consistently received Customer Excellence awards for their Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online implementations. He has also led the company to achieve Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club and Inner Circle year after year.
On his colleague and former business partner being named one of the top three most influential people in Microsoft Dynamics, Hitachi Consulting’s Senior Vice President of Microsoft Dynamics Strategic Technology Solutions (and co-founder of Iteration2) Greg Carter said, “I’ve worked alongside Mike a long time and this honor is testament to his undeniable integrity, proven credibility, and unwavering commitment to customers, partners, and Microsoft. He is a huge asset to Hitachi Consulting, Microsoft, and our customers. ”
“It’s an honor to be associated with such influential people and to contribute to a growing and vibrant Microsoft Dynamics community,” said Gillis. “As great as Microsoft Dynamics is, the best is yet to come with the release of AX 2012. Our early customers and consultants love it. We are also seeing impressive customer adoption of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and CRM Online. I’m excited at the challenge -- we are in for a great ride!”
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s (NYSE: HIT) global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2011) consolidated revenues totaled 9,315 billion yen ($112.2 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Hitachi Consulting Wins Microsoft EPG General Manager’s Award
Hitachi Consulting, a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, has been honored with the prestigious Microsoft EPG General Manager’s Award for its delivery of exceptional solutions to enterprise customers across the Southwest district. The company was presented with the honor at the Microsoft Southwest Area Partner Briefing.
“We are pleased to be recognized for the innovative work that we continue to do for our clients,” said Mark Veronda, vice president of Consulting Services for Microsoft Platform at Hitachi Consulting. “This award is a direct reflection of the outstanding efforts achieved by our Southern California Microsoft team, all of whom contributed to this accomplishment.”
“Hitachi Consulting is honored to once again be recognized for our ongoing commitment and close collaboration with Microsoft,” said Mike Gillis, senior vice president of the Microsoft Dynamics Practice at Hitachi Consulting. “We recognize this is essential to maintaining our technological leadership and enables us to consistently provide innovative and powerful solutions, strong services and value to our customers.”
Since 2005, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Hitachi Consulting has been recognized by Microsoft for its market leadership. In 2010, the company was named Microsoft Search Partner of the Year. In 2009, the company was named Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year and also won the Microsoft FAST Partner of the Year award. In 2008, the company was one of two finalists for Microsoft’s 2008 Partner of the Year Award in Microsoft Dynamics AX. In 2007, Hitachi Consulting won the Information Worker Solutions, Messaging and Collaboration award, and in 2006 the company received the Microsoft BI/Data Management Partner of the Year award. The company was also named the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year in 2005 and 2006.
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s (NYSE: HIT) global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, call 1.877.664.0010 or visit http://www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
“We are pleased to be recognized for the innovative work that we continue to do for our clients,” said Mark Veronda, vice president of Consulting Services for Microsoft Platform at Hitachi Consulting. “This award is a direct reflection of the outstanding efforts achieved by our Southern California Microsoft team, all of whom contributed to this accomplishment.”
“Hitachi Consulting is honored to once again be recognized for our ongoing commitment and close collaboration with Microsoft,” said Mike Gillis, senior vice president of the Microsoft Dynamics Practice at Hitachi Consulting. “We recognize this is essential to maintaining our technological leadership and enables us to consistently provide innovative and powerful solutions, strong services and value to our customers.”
Since 2005, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Hitachi Consulting has been recognized by Microsoft for its market leadership. In 2010, the company was named Microsoft Search Partner of the Year. In 2009, the company was named Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year and also won the Microsoft FAST Partner of the Year award. In 2008, the company was one of two finalists for Microsoft’s 2008 Partner of the Year Award in Microsoft Dynamics AX. In 2007, Hitachi Consulting won the Information Worker Solutions, Messaging and Collaboration award, and in 2006 the company received the Microsoft BI/Data Management Partner of the Year award. The company was also named the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year in 2005 and 2006.
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s (NYSE: HIT) global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, call 1.877.664.0010 or visit http://www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Hitachi Consulting Client Magma Wins Microsoft Dynamics CRM Overall Customer Excellence Award
Hitachi Consulting, a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, today announced its client Magma Design Automation won the 2011 Microsoft Dynamics CRM Overall Customer Excellence Award. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Hitachi Consulting helped Magma deploy its global award-winning CRM system. Magma will be honored by Microsoft executives during the annual Convergence 2011 conference on April 10-13 in Atlanta.
Challenged with a legacy CRM system that did not offer the functionality, flexibility, reporting and multi-language capabilities it needed to support global growth and operational goals, Magma replaced the failing system with a 600-user, multi-national Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 solution. The new system gave Magma a 360-degree view of its customer data and provided comprehensive reporting and multi-language capabilities right out of the box. With Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, Magma was able to increase efficiency, respond faster to market demands, and grow its international operations, while reducing overall costs significantly.
“We are honored to receive the Overall Customer Excellence award,” said Vickie Flores, vice president, Information Services at Magma. “Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 provides the true customer insight we need to make sound business decisions and improve productivity. We know that we have made the right choice with this solution. We are also very grateful for all of the support provided by Hitachi Consulting in the migration and roll-out of the solution.”
“Magma earned this award by executing a great global deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. They are a very well-managed business that understands large projects and how to create successful adoption and we are very proud they received this recognition from Microsoft,” said Mike Gillis, senior vice president of Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Global Alliance. “Magma helped develop the product as part of the CRM beta programme and have evangelised it as part of the global launch. This award is a testament to their commitment and dedication to Microsoft CRM. We are happy to have helped them achieve this success.”
Magma and Hitachi Consulting’s selection as the 2011 Overall Customer Excellence for CRM award winner makes this the third year in a row a Hitachi Consulting client has received Microsoft’s top customer achievement honours. In 2010, Panduit won the Overall CRM Customer Excellence award. And in 2009, The Linc Group was named Overall Dynamics Customer Excellence award winner – for ERP and CRM combined.
Established in 1997, the Customer Excellence Awards are presented each year at the Convergence user conference in the United States. The 2011 Customer Excellence Awards celebrate Microsoft Dynamics customers that have achieved notable accomplishments using Microsoft products. Receiving the Overall Excellence award is particularly noteworthy as the winning customer is chosen from all nominations in all 19 categories.
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship, and supply chain management solutions that help businesses work more effectively.
Challenged with a legacy CRM system that did not offer the functionality, flexibility, reporting and multi-language capabilities it needed to support global growth and operational goals, Magma replaced the failing system with a 600-user, multi-national Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 solution. The new system gave Magma a 360-degree view of its customer data and provided comprehensive reporting and multi-language capabilities right out of the box. With Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, Magma was able to increase efficiency, respond faster to market demands, and grow its international operations, while reducing overall costs significantly.
“We are honored to receive the Overall Customer Excellence award,” said Vickie Flores, vice president, Information Services at Magma. “Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 provides the true customer insight we need to make sound business decisions and improve productivity. We know that we have made the right choice with this solution. We are also very grateful for all of the support provided by Hitachi Consulting in the migration and roll-out of the solution.”
“Magma earned this award by executing a great global deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. They are a very well-managed business that understands large projects and how to create successful adoption and we are very proud they received this recognition from Microsoft,” said Mike Gillis, senior vice president of Hitachi Consulting’s Microsoft Global Alliance. “Magma helped develop the product as part of the CRM beta programme and have evangelised it as part of the global launch. This award is a testament to their commitment and dedication to Microsoft CRM. We are happy to have helped them achieve this success.”
Magma and Hitachi Consulting’s selection as the 2011 Overall Customer Excellence for CRM award winner makes this the third year in a row a Hitachi Consulting client has received Microsoft’s top customer achievement honours. In 2010, Panduit won the Overall CRM Customer Excellence award. And in 2009, The Linc Group was named Overall Dynamics Customer Excellence award winner – for ERP and CRM combined.
Established in 1997, the Customer Excellence Awards are presented each year at the Convergence user conference in the United States. The 2011 Customer Excellence Awards celebrate Microsoft Dynamics customers that have achieved notable accomplishments using Microsoft products. Receiving the Overall Excellence award is particularly noteworthy as the winning customer is chosen from all nominations in all 19 categories.
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship, and supply chain management solutions that help businesses work more effectively.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Maison Consulting & Solutions Achieves a Microsoft Silver Customer Relationship Management Competency
Maison Consulting & Solutions Achieves A Microsoft Silver Customer Relationship Management Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network
Maison Consulting & Solutions Earns Distinction through Demonstrated Technology Success and Customer Commitment.
Maison Consulting & Solutions, Your ERP & CRM Partners, today announced it has achieved a Microsoft Silver Customer Relationship Management Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Silver Competency, partners must complete a set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and employ or contract a required number of Microsoft Certified Professionals who are skilled on current technology relevant for the competency.
“This Silver Competency showcases our expertise in today’s technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and their products, we hope to accelerate our customers’ success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands,” said Usman Manzoor, Regional Head Maison Consulting & Solutions.
“By achieving a Silver Competency, partners have proven themselves as specialized technology experts with the skills needed to best serve customers,” said Jon Roskill, corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “The Silver Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network is designed to help customers identify services and solution providers that have demonstrated proof of their capability to deliver quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.”
The Microsoft Silver Competency defines partners’ success as technology market leaders within a specific technology competency, with each competency having a unique set of requirements and benefits formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry. Requirements for the Silver Competency are comparable to the formerly recognized Microsoft Certified Partner criteria. All 29 Microsoft technology competencies differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find qualified solution providers with expertise in discrete areas quickly and easily.
With the Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM) competency, you can showcase your proficiency in deploying solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and related applications.
The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organizations that deliver products and services through the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers superior experience and outcomes.
About Maison Company
Maison Consulting & Solutions is the first company from the East Mediterranean region in providing business solutions & services. Maison is an international business and technology services & consultancy providing Company specializing in Microsoft Dynamics solutions for companies of all sizes. Committed to delivering innovation, vertical expertise and local service, Maison helps clients align technology and business strategies and deploy cost-effective solutions that provide genuine performance improvements. With years of experience and expertise in Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM; in addition to other Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and other parts of the Middle East.
For additional information about Maison Consulting & Solutions, visit www.maison-global.com.
Maison Consulting & Solutions Earns Distinction through Demonstrated Technology Success and Customer Commitment.
Maison Consulting & Solutions, Your ERP & CRM Partners, today announced it has achieved a Microsoft Silver Customer Relationship Management Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Silver Competency, partners must complete a set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and employ or contract a required number of Microsoft Certified Professionals who are skilled on current technology relevant for the competency.
“This Silver Competency showcases our expertise in today’s technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and their products, we hope to accelerate our customers’ success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands,” said Usman Manzoor, Regional Head Maison Consulting & Solutions.
“By achieving a Silver Competency, partners have proven themselves as specialized technology experts with the skills needed to best serve customers,” said Jon Roskill, corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “The Silver Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network is designed to help customers identify services and solution providers that have demonstrated proof of their capability to deliver quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.”
The Microsoft Silver Competency defines partners’ success as technology market leaders within a specific technology competency, with each competency having a unique set of requirements and benefits formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry. Requirements for the Silver Competency are comparable to the formerly recognized Microsoft Certified Partner criteria. All 29 Microsoft technology competencies differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find qualified solution providers with expertise in discrete areas quickly and easily.
With the Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM) competency, you can showcase your proficiency in deploying solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and related applications.
The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organizations that deliver products and services through the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers superior experience and outcomes.
About Maison Company
Maison Consulting & Solutions is the first company from the East Mediterranean region in providing business solutions & services. Maison is an international business and technology services & consultancy providing Company specializing in Microsoft Dynamics solutions for companies of all sizes. Committed to delivering innovation, vertical expertise and local service, Maison helps clients align technology and business strategies and deploy cost-effective solutions that provide genuine performance improvements. With years of experience and expertise in Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM; in addition to other Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and other parts of the Middle East.
For additional information about Maison Consulting & Solutions, visit www.maison-global.com.
VMC Consulting Renews Gold Partner Certification Status in the Microsoft Partner Network, and Expands Competencies
VMC Consulting has again achieved Gold Partner Certification status in the Microsoft® Partner Network program. This is the fifth consecutive year that VMC has reached this pinnacle of partnership with the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. The Gold Partner Certification ensures unmatched value to companies who work with VMC because they benefit from the knowledge and access to leading edge solutions from the VMC and Microsoft® partnership.
“Continuing and increasing our certifications and competencies with Microsoft technology, in the Microsoft® Partner Network, is important in servicing our clients,” said Arun Rijhwani, Global Director of Service Delivery. “This partnership provides added value to VMC’s clients through a rich set of benefits and access to a variety of Microsoft resources for information, training, and support that is key in delivering the best and most efficient solutions to our clients’ business issues.”
VMC has renewed existing competencies and added new competencies in the Microsoft® Partner Network, at the Gold and Silver levels in Server Platform and at the Silver level in Portals and Collaboration, Systems Management, and Search.
By achieving the Gold Level certification for Microsoft’s Server Platform competency, VMC demonstrated their mastery and expertise in the various Windows Server-based systems, applications and infrastructure.
The Silver Level certification for Microsoft’s Portals and Collaboration involved exhibiting VMC’s vast SharePoint and Business Productivity Online Suite technologies experience. For the Silver level in the Search competency, VMC proved its ability to enhance a client’s search experience on a variety of desktop and mobile devices, both on and off line. Data centers are at the core of the Systems Management competency, which VMC is an expert in building, running and supporting some of the world’s largest server farms, as well as desktop solutions that create more value for IT investments.
VMC’s service offerings leverage Microsoft technologies to drive value to their clients’ business in the delivery and implementation of products. The certification reaffirms VMC’s proven proficiency in implementing and deploying server-based portals for driving Internet commerce and business applications using Microsoft tools and software.
About Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Group
Microsoft invests in the success of its partner channel and more than 640,000 organizations make up Microsoft’s partner ecosystem. Partners have been instrumental to Microsoft’s success over its 33-year history, and they have come to rely on Microsoft for the products, technology, tools and resources that enable them to create profitable and unique businesses. Additional information on the Microsoft Partner Network is available at https://partner.microsoft.com.
About VMC
VMC is a technology consulting and outsourcing company that provides flexible and scalable build, run and support solutions. More specifically, VMC provides development, integration and quality assurance as “build” services, IT outsourcing and HelpDesk as “run” services, and customer care solutions including end-user and technical support, sales and retention support as “support” services. VMC partners with businesses for competitive advantages through the effective application of people, process and technology. Using proven methodologies and world-class talent and resources, VMC delivers targeted solutions for the unique business needs of our customers.
By tailoring solutions to address specific challenges, VMC becomes a true partner for helping businesses reach high performance goals. Our value is in our blend of proven experience, skilled expertise and defined thought leadership. VMC is positioned to help through both consulting and outsourcing that delivers results. Learn more by visiting our web site at www.vmc.com.
“Continuing and increasing our certifications and competencies with Microsoft technology, in the Microsoft® Partner Network, is important in servicing our clients,” said Arun Rijhwani, Global Director of Service Delivery. “This partnership provides added value to VMC’s clients through a rich set of benefits and access to a variety of Microsoft resources for information, training, and support that is key in delivering the best and most efficient solutions to our clients’ business issues.”
VMC has renewed existing competencies and added new competencies in the Microsoft® Partner Network, at the Gold and Silver levels in Server Platform and at the Silver level in Portals and Collaboration, Systems Management, and Search.
By achieving the Gold Level certification for Microsoft’s Server Platform competency, VMC demonstrated their mastery and expertise in the various Windows Server-based systems, applications and infrastructure.
The Silver Level certification for Microsoft’s Portals and Collaboration involved exhibiting VMC’s vast SharePoint and Business Productivity Online Suite technologies experience. For the Silver level in the Search competency, VMC proved its ability to enhance a client’s search experience on a variety of desktop and mobile devices, both on and off line. Data centers are at the core of the Systems Management competency, which VMC is an expert in building, running and supporting some of the world’s largest server farms, as well as desktop solutions that create more value for IT investments.
VMC’s service offerings leverage Microsoft technologies to drive value to their clients’ business in the delivery and implementation of products. The certification reaffirms VMC’s proven proficiency in implementing and deploying server-based portals for driving Internet commerce and business applications using Microsoft tools and software.
About Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Group
Microsoft invests in the success of its partner channel and more than 640,000 organizations make up Microsoft’s partner ecosystem. Partners have been instrumental to Microsoft’s success over its 33-year history, and they have come to rely on Microsoft for the products, technology, tools and resources that enable them to create profitable and unique businesses. Additional information on the Microsoft Partner Network is available at https://partner.microsoft.com.
About VMC
VMC is a technology consulting and outsourcing company that provides flexible and scalable build, run and support solutions. More specifically, VMC provides development, integration and quality assurance as “build” services, IT outsourcing and HelpDesk as “run” services, and customer care solutions including end-user and technical support, sales and retention support as “support” services. VMC partners with businesses for competitive advantages through the effective application of people, process and technology. Using proven methodologies and world-class talent and resources, VMC delivers targeted solutions for the unique business needs of our customers.
By tailoring solutions to address specific challenges, VMC becomes a true partner for helping businesses reach high performance goals. Our value is in our blend of proven experience, skilled expertise and defined thought leadership. VMC is positioned to help through both consulting and outsourcing that delivers results. Learn more by visiting our web site at www.vmc.com.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
SBS Group Achieves Gold Competency for Microsoft Dynamics
SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm, has officially achieved a Gold Competency in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) through Microsoft’s Partner Network. Gold is the highest competency level obtainable through Microsoft. This further demonstrates SBS’ capabilities in providing implementation, consulting and support services for business management solutions including Microsoft Dynamics AX, GP and SL.
Microsoft’s Partner Network recently made comprehensive changes to their certification process, significantly increasing the depth and breadth of requirements needed to achieve an advanced competency. Microsoft estimates that less than less than 25% of its partners will achieve gold competencies. The new criteria to achieve these competency levels include requirements around consulting staff, revenue commitments, implementation methodology certifications and customer references. Although, partners had up to 12 months to meet these new requirements, SBS Group was able to achieve the highest certification for ERP in just three months due to its highly-qualified staff. SBS has also earned an additional Silver competency for Portals and Collaboration.
In achieving these advanced competencies, SBS is also a long-standing Microsoft President’s Club Member and 2007 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year winner for Dynamics SL. “The recent changes in Microsoft’s partner network raise the bar for the entire partner ecosystem. Our team’s dedication to achieving the highest level of standards enables us to continually increase the value we deliver to clients,” states James R. Bowman, Jr., President of SBS Group.
About SBS Group
SBS Group provides business management solutions to mid-size companies across the country. SBS delivers its solutions and services with the industry’s top technology partners including Microsoft, Sage Software, Deltek, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Citrix, Cognos and others. Focused on distribution, manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship management, financial management, project management, service management and accounting solutions, SBS Group has over 25 years of working with clients, not just for them.
The SBS team has earned an award-winning reputation, having been recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Partner of the Year (Dynamics SL), New Jersey Best Places to Work Winner, NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist, IBM Beacon Award recipient and Sage Software Leadership Academy member. The company is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey and operates other offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. More information about SBS Group can be found at www.sbsgroupusa.com.
Microsoft’s Partner Network recently made comprehensive changes to their certification process, significantly increasing the depth and breadth of requirements needed to achieve an advanced competency. Microsoft estimates that less than less than 25% of its partners will achieve gold competencies. The new criteria to achieve these competency levels include requirements around consulting staff, revenue commitments, implementation methodology certifications and customer references. Although, partners had up to 12 months to meet these new requirements, SBS Group was able to achieve the highest certification for ERP in just three months due to its highly-qualified staff. SBS has also earned an additional Silver competency for Portals and Collaboration.
In achieving these advanced competencies, SBS is also a long-standing Microsoft President’s Club Member and 2007 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year winner for Dynamics SL. “The recent changes in Microsoft’s partner network raise the bar for the entire partner ecosystem. Our team’s dedication to achieving the highest level of standards enables us to continually increase the value we deliver to clients,” states James R. Bowman, Jr., President of SBS Group.
About SBS Group
SBS Group provides business management solutions to mid-size companies across the country. SBS delivers its solutions and services with the industry’s top technology partners including Microsoft, Sage Software, Deltek, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Citrix, Cognos and others. Focused on distribution, manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship management, financial management, project management, service management and accounting solutions, SBS Group has over 25 years of working with clients, not just for them.
The SBS team has earned an award-winning reputation, having been recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Partner of the Year (Dynamics SL), New Jersey Best Places to Work Winner, NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist, IBM Beacon Award recipient and Sage Software Leadership Academy member. The company is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey and operates other offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. More information about SBS Group can be found at www.sbsgroupusa.com.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Accenture Announces Deployment of Digital Diagnostics Solution to Cloud at Microsoft 2010 Asia High Tech Summit
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is deploying its digital diagnostics engine, which scans websites to identify performance problems and structural deficiencies, into the Windows Azure platform. Accenture is deploying the diagnostic engine through Accenture Interactive, the company’s digital marketing, marketing analytics and media management business.
The announcement was made at the third annual Microsoft 2010 Asia High Tech Summit in Tokyo. According to Accenture Interactive, placing the Accenture Digital Diagnostics Engine (ADDE) on the Windows Azure platform will increase the speed and efficiency of websites by reducing problems that limit performance.
Many organizations’ websites continue to be plagued by implementation problems that undermine performance, user experience and compliance. Examples of such problems include poor site indexing and searchability attributes, lack of analytic tag integrity, redundant content, pages that are slow to download and poor link integrity, along with risky accessibility and data security violations.
By combining the data gathered from ADDE website scans with Accenture Interactive consulting services, solutions can be applied to client Web environments, often before critical business or security problems arise, providing organizations with a higher performing online capability. ADDE also is designed to deliver improved visitor experiences, increase traffic volume and contribute to more conversions and higher value per conversion while reducing corporate and brand liabilities.
“As the digital ecosystem becomes increasingly complex, organizations realize that point solutions are not the answer to Web site governance,” said Dr. Stephen Kirkby, managing director of research and platform development for Accenture Interactive. “Development, deployment and management of Web standards provide the foundation for an agile and intelligent digital operation, and ADDE now offers those capabilities from the cloud for more effective management of the Web environment.”
The Windows Azure platform allows customers to run solutions in the cloud or on-site and change that mix as their needs change. Offering ADDE on this Microsoft platform allows customers to leverage and extend their investments, data centers and applications. Customers can also transition aspects of their data analysis operations to the cloud to reduce costs, enhance existing capabilities and build transformative applications that can lead to new business opportunities.
“The launch of the Accenture Interactive Digital Diagnostics solution on the Windows Azure platform enables customers to accelerate the time required to realize a return on their IT investment,” said Sanjay Ravi, worldwide managing director, Discrete Industry, Microsoft Corp. “To successfully compete, enterprises must act now to gain control of their complex Web environments to create more agile and intelligent digital environments. Purchasing software as a service enables companies to rapidly take advantage of new technologies at a lower total cost of ownership.”
To demonstrate ADDE capabilities at the 2010 Asia High Tech Summit, Accenture and Microsoft will offer attendees a free assessment and detailed analysis of their websites. The findings of these assessments can be used in conjunction with Accenture consulting services to help improve the performance of web platforms for clients, reduce the cost of their operational environments and help them continually improve the process around the implementation of web delivery standards.
“Our primary objective is to deliver world-class digital solutions to our clients to enable them to continually improve their customers’ online interactions and experiences,” said Peter Proud, managing director of Strategic Accounts and Alliances for Accenture Interactive.
According to Accenture, competing successfully in the high-tech and electronics industry requires enterprises to assemble and effectively integrate globally connected networks of partners, customers and end consumers in totally new ways. In keeping with the theme of this year's Asia High Tech Summit, “Applying Innovation in a Connected World,” moving Accenture Digital Diagnostics onto the cloud will support these emerging connected networks by enabling Web sites to deliver better connected customer experiences and improved digital marketing results.
The Asia High Tech Summit is a Microsoft-sponsored event for business and IT executives in the high tech and electronics industry. The summit brings together luminaries from across the digital ecosystem to speak about the sustained business value realized from innovative IT and business solutions to today’s high tech challenges.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 204,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$21.6 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2010. Its home page is www.accenture.com.
The announcement was made at the third annual Microsoft 2010 Asia High Tech Summit in Tokyo. According to Accenture Interactive, placing the Accenture Digital Diagnostics Engine (ADDE) on the Windows Azure platform will increase the speed and efficiency of websites by reducing problems that limit performance.
Many organizations’ websites continue to be plagued by implementation problems that undermine performance, user experience and compliance. Examples of such problems include poor site indexing and searchability attributes, lack of analytic tag integrity, redundant content, pages that are slow to download and poor link integrity, along with risky accessibility and data security violations.
By combining the data gathered from ADDE website scans with Accenture Interactive consulting services, solutions can be applied to client Web environments, often before critical business or security problems arise, providing organizations with a higher performing online capability. ADDE also is designed to deliver improved visitor experiences, increase traffic volume and contribute to more conversions and higher value per conversion while reducing corporate and brand liabilities.
“As the digital ecosystem becomes increasingly complex, organizations realize that point solutions are not the answer to Web site governance,” said Dr. Stephen Kirkby, managing director of research and platform development for Accenture Interactive. “Development, deployment and management of Web standards provide the foundation for an agile and intelligent digital operation, and ADDE now offers those capabilities from the cloud for more effective management of the Web environment.”
The Windows Azure platform allows customers to run solutions in the cloud or on-site and change that mix as their needs change. Offering ADDE on this Microsoft platform allows customers to leverage and extend their investments, data centers and applications. Customers can also transition aspects of their data analysis operations to the cloud to reduce costs, enhance existing capabilities and build transformative applications that can lead to new business opportunities.
“The launch of the Accenture Interactive Digital Diagnostics solution on the Windows Azure platform enables customers to accelerate the time required to realize a return on their IT investment,” said Sanjay Ravi, worldwide managing director, Discrete Industry, Microsoft Corp. “To successfully compete, enterprises must act now to gain control of their complex Web environments to create more agile and intelligent digital environments. Purchasing software as a service enables companies to rapidly take advantage of new technologies at a lower total cost of ownership.”
To demonstrate ADDE capabilities at the 2010 Asia High Tech Summit, Accenture and Microsoft will offer attendees a free assessment and detailed analysis of their websites. The findings of these assessments can be used in conjunction with Accenture consulting services to help improve the performance of web platforms for clients, reduce the cost of their operational environments and help them continually improve the process around the implementation of web delivery standards.
“Our primary objective is to deliver world-class digital solutions to our clients to enable them to continually improve their customers’ online interactions and experiences,” said Peter Proud, managing director of Strategic Accounts and Alliances for Accenture Interactive.
According to Accenture, competing successfully in the high-tech and electronics industry requires enterprises to assemble and effectively integrate globally connected networks of partners, customers and end consumers in totally new ways. In keeping with the theme of this year's Asia High Tech Summit, “Applying Innovation in a Connected World,” moving Accenture Digital Diagnostics onto the cloud will support these emerging connected networks by enabling Web sites to deliver better connected customer experiences and improved digital marketing results.
The Asia High Tech Summit is a Microsoft-sponsored event for business and IT executives in the high tech and electronics industry. The summit brings together luminaries from across the digital ecosystem to speak about the sustained business value realized from innovative IT and business solutions to today’s high tech challenges.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 204,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$21.6 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2010. Its home page is www.accenture.com.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Custom Software Development Company Amadeus Consulting Celebrates 16th Anniversary
Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1994, Amadeus Consulting celebrated its 16 year anniversary this month.
Starting as a Web and Internet technologies company, Amadeus Consulting quickly expanded its services and abilities and has become a specialist in custom software solutions across all industry levels, and on a great range of platforms.
“As I reflect on the past 16 years, I think of the amazing variety of true client successes that we have been a part of,” said Lisa Calkins, CEO at Amadeus Consulting. “I am proud that the sense of value and appreciation for our clients is just as strong as it was our first year. Our commitment to innovation, flexibility, and creativity has continued to be at our core. This is evident in our ability to be a leader in developing cross platform mobile solutions. We have continued to build the business on core principles that we live and work by. “
One example of the company’s ability to grow and quickly assimilate new technologies is with mobile devices. Even though Amadeus Consulting first started developing mobile applications in 1997 (with the first versions of Windows CE), the company has been able to greatly expand its mobile application services with the surge of iPhone and Android apps. In fact, Amadeus Consulting was recently selected as Colorado’s top mobile developer for its ability to provide enterprise level mobile applications, and for its depth of experience.
But the company’s staple services are in more traditional systems technology, such as database solutions, larger .NET applications, and other technologies involving the Web and cloud-based applications. Amadeus Consulting excels at building integrated software solutions for companies that can build on existing software infrastructure in order to improve and modernize systems.
For example, Amadeus Consulting recently worked with B-Cycle – a Denver-based bike share program – that allows people to check out bikes from kiosks placed around the city. In this program, Amadeus Consulting integrated multiple technologies, including RFID tracking tags, customer-facing kiosk software using Microsoft Silverlight, back-end Web Services and Administration for users, and continual performance monitoring and system support. This project also integrated a GPS-enabled iPhone™ app that helped users find the nearest B-Cycle stations and to access their account.
“Working with these types of clients has really shown how well we can bring lots of different technologies together into a very successful project,” Calkins said. “From initial design, all the way through post-launch 24x7 support, we create custom software that businesses depend on to be successful, and we do it for all types of businesses in all types of industries. “
Amadeus Consulting has also expanded dramatically this year, increasing its staff by over 20 percent to 55 employees, up from 40 at the beginning of the year. This rapid expansion has been attributed to an increased need in updated and modern technology as companies pull out of the recession and begin to embrace newer and more efficient technologies, as well as an uptick in innovative entrepreneurs and technology startups in need of custom software assistance. Amadeus Consulting has also continued to expand its range of service abilities into many new areas, which has also contributed to its growth.
About Amadeus Consulting
Amadeus Consulting is a custom software development company dedicated to creating intelligent technology solutions with successful business results. Amadeus Consulting is a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner as well as a Silverlight™ Partner, winner of the Microsoft Office XP Challenge, and has Microsoft Partner Competencies in Custom Development, Mobility and Data Management Solutions. The company is an expert in custom software applications such as rich Internet Applications, content management systems, e-commerce, surveys, social networking sites, data collection and management, browser plug-ins, and mobile application development including iPhone™, iPad™, Windows Mobile® and Android™. Amadeus Consulting ranked in the top 25 on the prestigious Mercury 100 list of the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties for three consecutive years, and has placed on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years.
Starting as a Web and Internet technologies company, Amadeus Consulting quickly expanded its services and abilities and has become a specialist in custom software solutions across all industry levels, and on a great range of platforms.
“As I reflect on the past 16 years, I think of the amazing variety of true client successes that we have been a part of,” said Lisa Calkins, CEO at Amadeus Consulting. “I am proud that the sense of value and appreciation for our clients is just as strong as it was our first year. Our commitment to innovation, flexibility, and creativity has continued to be at our core. This is evident in our ability to be a leader in developing cross platform mobile solutions. We have continued to build the business on core principles that we live and work by. “
One example of the company’s ability to grow and quickly assimilate new technologies is with mobile devices. Even though Amadeus Consulting first started developing mobile applications in 1997 (with the first versions of Windows CE), the company has been able to greatly expand its mobile application services with the surge of iPhone and Android apps. In fact, Amadeus Consulting was recently selected as Colorado’s top mobile developer for its ability to provide enterprise level mobile applications, and for its depth of experience.
But the company’s staple services are in more traditional systems technology, such as database solutions, larger .NET applications, and other technologies involving the Web and cloud-based applications. Amadeus Consulting excels at building integrated software solutions for companies that can build on existing software infrastructure in order to improve and modernize systems.
For example, Amadeus Consulting recently worked with B-Cycle – a Denver-based bike share program – that allows people to check out bikes from kiosks placed around the city. In this program, Amadeus Consulting integrated multiple technologies, including RFID tracking tags, customer-facing kiosk software using Microsoft Silverlight, back-end Web Services and Administration for users, and continual performance monitoring and system support. This project also integrated a GPS-enabled iPhone™ app that helped users find the nearest B-Cycle stations and to access their account.
“Working with these types of clients has really shown how well we can bring lots of different technologies together into a very successful project,” Calkins said. “From initial design, all the way through post-launch 24x7 support, we create custom software that businesses depend on to be successful, and we do it for all types of businesses in all types of industries. “
Amadeus Consulting has also expanded dramatically this year, increasing its staff by over 20 percent to 55 employees, up from 40 at the beginning of the year. This rapid expansion has been attributed to an increased need in updated and modern technology as companies pull out of the recession and begin to embrace newer and more efficient technologies, as well as an uptick in innovative entrepreneurs and technology startups in need of custom software assistance. Amadeus Consulting has also continued to expand its range of service abilities into many new areas, which has also contributed to its growth.
About Amadeus Consulting
Amadeus Consulting is a custom software development company dedicated to creating intelligent technology solutions with successful business results. Amadeus Consulting is a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner as well as a Silverlight™ Partner, winner of the Microsoft Office XP Challenge, and has Microsoft Partner Competencies in Custom Development, Mobility and Data Management Solutions. The company is an expert in custom software applications such as rich Internet Applications, content management systems, e-commerce, surveys, social networking sites, data collection and management, browser plug-ins, and mobile application development including iPhone™, iPad™, Windows Mobile® and Android™. Amadeus Consulting ranked in the top 25 on the prestigious Mercury 100 list of the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties for three consecutive years, and has placed on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years.
Amadeus Consulting Successfully Creates Microsoft Meridia in Preparation for Mobile World Congress 2010
With an extremely fast turnaround time, Amadeus Consulting was able to complete Meridia, a converged communications platform for Microsoft in time to present at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Microsoft approached Magpie with Amadeus Consulting in collaboration to build a fully functionally proof-of-concept touch-screen compatible application for Windows 7 that consolidates communications into one “softphone” application.
The project required the integration of click-to-call, teleconferencing, visual voicemail, SMS and Instant Messaging, and a touch-screen compatible interface using Windows Presentation Foundation.
Microsoft also needed to present the working application at Mobile World Congress, the world’s largest mobile trade show, which left Amadeus Consulting with an extremely tight deadline. The project had already been declined by other firms because they could not complete the project on time.
Amadeus Consulting has the mantra of “Everything is Possible” and immediately accepted the challenge and not only met the deadline, but created an extremely attractive end-product that turned heads at the conference.
Amadeus Consulting developed a custom application called Meridia using Expression Blend user interface which supported the “softphone” application. It also leverages the best of the .NET Platform, as well as the application programming interface (API) and session initiation protocol (SIP) stack. Amadeus Consulting also organized the project so that many departments could work on it simultaneously which allowed the company to provide regular updates to Microsoft and ultimately complete the project within the strict deadline.
The project was then presented at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, as a proof-of-concept application that would enable the telecommunications industry to increase its average revenue per user (ARPU). The Meridia desktop application brings the Microsoft brand to the front of the user experience, and provides a revenue-generating channel for carriers.
Meridia provides users the ability to stay connected through its click-to-call interface, which also includes visual voicemail – a feature which translates voicemail into text, and the ability to send SMS and instant messages, organize and view your contacts by any set of parameters, conduct simple conference calling and see communication history. Meridia is also compatible with Windows Live Contacts.
Meridia is at the forefront of centralized communication by leveraging market information, trends and advanced technology. Brought to you by Microsoft and Magpie with Amadeus Consulting, Meridia makes the communication process simple, centralized and fun to use.
About Amadeus Consulting
Amadeus Consulting is a custom software development company dedicated to creating intelligent technology solutions with successful business results. Amadeus Consulting is a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner as well as a Silverlight™ Partner, winner of the Microsoft Office XP Challenge, and has Microsoft Partner Competencies in Custom Development, Mobility and Data Management Solutions. The company is an expert in custom software applications such as rich Internet Applications, content management systems, e-commerce, surveys, social networking sites, data collection and management, browser plug-ins, and mobile application development including iPhone™, iPad™, Windows Mobile® and Android™. Amadeus Consulting ranked in the top 25 on the prestigious Mercury 100 list of the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties for three consecutive years, and has placed on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Microsoft approached Magpie with Amadeus Consulting in collaboration to build a fully functionally proof-of-concept touch-screen compatible application for Windows 7 that consolidates communications into one “softphone” application.
The project required the integration of click-to-call, teleconferencing, visual voicemail, SMS and Instant Messaging, and a touch-screen compatible interface using Windows Presentation Foundation.
Microsoft also needed to present the working application at Mobile World Congress, the world’s largest mobile trade show, which left Amadeus Consulting with an extremely tight deadline. The project had already been declined by other firms because they could not complete the project on time.
Amadeus Consulting has the mantra of “Everything is Possible” and immediately accepted the challenge and not only met the deadline, but created an extremely attractive end-product that turned heads at the conference.
Amadeus Consulting developed a custom application called Meridia using Expression Blend user interface which supported the “softphone” application. It also leverages the best of the .NET Platform, as well as the application programming interface (API) and session initiation protocol (SIP) stack. Amadeus Consulting also organized the project so that many departments could work on it simultaneously which allowed the company to provide regular updates to Microsoft and ultimately complete the project within the strict deadline.
The project was then presented at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, as a proof-of-concept application that would enable the telecommunications industry to increase its average revenue per user (ARPU). The Meridia desktop application brings the Microsoft brand to the front of the user experience, and provides a revenue-generating channel for carriers.
Meridia provides users the ability to stay connected through its click-to-call interface, which also includes visual voicemail – a feature which translates voicemail into text, and the ability to send SMS and instant messages, organize and view your contacts by any set of parameters, conduct simple conference calling and see communication history. Meridia is also compatible with Windows Live Contacts.
Meridia is at the forefront of centralized communication by leveraging market information, trends and advanced technology. Brought to you by Microsoft and Magpie with Amadeus Consulting, Meridia makes the communication process simple, centralized and fun to use.
About Amadeus Consulting
Amadeus Consulting is a custom software development company dedicated to creating intelligent technology solutions with successful business results. Amadeus Consulting is a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner as well as a Silverlight™ Partner, winner of the Microsoft Office XP Challenge, and has Microsoft Partner Competencies in Custom Development, Mobility and Data Management Solutions. The company is an expert in custom software applications such as rich Internet Applications, content management systems, e-commerce, surveys, social networking sites, data collection and management, browser plug-ins, and mobile application development including iPhone™, iPad™, Windows Mobile® and Android™. Amadeus Consulting ranked in the top 25 on the prestigious Mercury 100 list of the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties for three consecutive years, and has placed on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Idea Integration Named Microsoft Consulting Services Public Sector Partner of the Year
Idea Integration, an IT consulting and technology solutions firm, is proud to announce that Idea has been named a 2010 Microsoft U.S. Public Sector Partner of the year. This award, which was recently announced at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, recognizes companies that have delivered innovative solutions to the public sector through Microsoft technology.
Idea received the Services Partner of the Year award for their work with various public sector agencies throughout the country in partnership with Microsoft Services. Microsoft partners include independent software vendors, large account resellers, solution providers, system integrators and training companies.
"Each year, Microsoft honors the best of the best from our partners who go above and beyond all expectations to help us deliver the best solutions for customers," said Wes Anderson, vice president of U.S. Public Sector Services for Microsoft. "Idea Integration has done an incredible job of partnering with Microsoft Services and we are so pleased to recognize their work and distinguish them with this award."
Idea is a professional IT consulting and technology solutions firm that specializes in application development, digital data management, business intelligence, integration, information security, and interactive marketing in both the public and private sectors.
"At Idea, we pride ourselves in providing innovative and effective solutions for our clients," said Sandy Bateh, senior vice president of Idea Integration. "We truly value our partnership with Microsoft and look forward to continuing our mutual commitment to excellence on future projects."
About Idea Integration
Idea Integration is a IT consulting and solutions firm. Its clients are a mix of Fortune 100, mid-market and public sector entities. Idea's services include interactive marketing, IT consulting, business intelligence and analytics, web design and development, security, and infrastructure solutions. Idea provides services to clients throughout the U.S. and in seven other countries. For more information on Idea Integration, please visit www.idea.com.
Idea received the Services Partner of the Year award for their work with various public sector agencies throughout the country in partnership with Microsoft Services. Microsoft partners include independent software vendors, large account resellers, solution providers, system integrators and training companies.
"Each year, Microsoft honors the best of the best from our partners who go above and beyond all expectations to help us deliver the best solutions for customers," said Wes Anderson, vice president of U.S. Public Sector Services for Microsoft. "Idea Integration has done an incredible job of partnering with Microsoft Services and we are so pleased to recognize their work and distinguish them with this award."
Idea is a professional IT consulting and technology solutions firm that specializes in application development, digital data management, business intelligence, integration, information security, and interactive marketing in both the public and private sectors.
"At Idea, we pride ourselves in providing innovative and effective solutions for our clients," said Sandy Bateh, senior vice president of Idea Integration. "We truly value our partnership with Microsoft and look forward to continuing our mutual commitment to excellence on future projects."
About Idea Integration
Idea Integration is a IT consulting and solutions firm. Its clients are a mix of Fortune 100, mid-market and public sector entities. Idea's services include interactive marketing, IT consulting, business intelligence and analytics, web design and development, security, and infrastructure solutions. Idea provides services to clients throughout the U.S. and in seven other countries. For more information on Idea Integration, please visit www.idea.com.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Microsoft Selected InfoReliance as Federal SharePoint Deployment Partner of the Year
The Microsoft U.S. Public Sector Division has selected InfoReliance as their Federal SharePoint Deployment Partner of the Year. This is the third time in the past four years that Microsoft has awarded InfoReliance with a partner award, the previous being Federal Services Partner of the Year for both 2007 and 2008. Microsoft has over 150,000 U.S. partners and only 21 Public Sector awards were presented at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2010.
This award recognizes InfoReliance as the top SharePoint consulting partner among a broad and diverse partner community of the Microsoft Federal organizations. The company has implemented sophisticated SharePoint solutions across a wide spectrum of Federal agencies, including the Headquarters AF and Air Force District of Washington, Air Staff International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, and National Transportation Safety Board.
"We have proudly partnered with Microsoft to provide highly complex SharePoint solutions for numerous Federal clients across Defense and Civilian agencies," said InfoReliance President, Andrew Butler, "We are honored to be recognized for all our success."
One of InfoReliance's most successful SharePoint projects is their Mission Critical SharePoint Enterprise solution they have developed for U.S. Air Forces Central Command (USAFCENT) and deployed overseas. The solution was developed using a full suite of Microsoft technologies and integrated with other best of breed products including Syntergy Replicator. Since its initial deployment in June 2007, it has become a key solution supporting USAFCENT's global mission and directly supports the warfighter with approximately 25,000 users worldwide.
"Microsoft's federal partners are essential to our goal of delivering technologies and solutions that help agencies meet mission requirements," said Teresa Carlson, Vice President, Microsoft Federal. "InfoReliance's work this year shows what can be accomplished when great technology and tools are combined with government expertise."
The Microsoft Partner Program is designed for all partners who develop and market solutions based on Microsoft platforms, provide consulting or technical services on Microsoft systems, or recommend Microsoft technology purchases. Microsoft partners include consulting services providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), independent hardware vendors, large account resellers (LARs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), support providers, system integrators, system builders, training providers, value-added resellers and value-added providers.
InfoReliance Corporation is a specialized information technology (IT) consulting firm whose principal customer is the federal government. Our highly focused mission is to solve our customers' complex business problems and provide them with optimal and sustainable business value. InfoReliance accomplishes this by leveraging our corporate expertise in the development of world-class software and in the design and implementation of the supporting IT infrastructure and security. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, InfoReliance is a privately-held business founded in 2000. Customers who have retained InfoReliance's services to date include more than 30 defense and federal civilian agencies and departments. For more information, visit www.inforeliance.com.
This award recognizes InfoReliance as the top SharePoint consulting partner among a broad and diverse partner community of the Microsoft Federal organizations. The company has implemented sophisticated SharePoint solutions across a wide spectrum of Federal agencies, including the Headquarters AF and Air Force District of Washington, Air Staff International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, and National Transportation Safety Board.
"We have proudly partnered with Microsoft to provide highly complex SharePoint solutions for numerous Federal clients across Defense and Civilian agencies," said InfoReliance President, Andrew Butler, "We are honored to be recognized for all our success."
One of InfoReliance's most successful SharePoint projects is their Mission Critical SharePoint Enterprise solution they have developed for U.S. Air Forces Central Command (USAFCENT) and deployed overseas. The solution was developed using a full suite of Microsoft technologies and integrated with other best of breed products including Syntergy Replicator. Since its initial deployment in June 2007, it has become a key solution supporting USAFCENT's global mission and directly supports the warfighter with approximately 25,000 users worldwide.
"Microsoft's federal partners are essential to our goal of delivering technologies and solutions that help agencies meet mission requirements," said Teresa Carlson, Vice President, Microsoft Federal. "InfoReliance's work this year shows what can be accomplished when great technology and tools are combined with government expertise."
The Microsoft Partner Program is designed for all partners who develop and market solutions based on Microsoft platforms, provide consulting or technical services on Microsoft systems, or recommend Microsoft technology purchases. Microsoft partners include consulting services providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), independent hardware vendors, large account resellers (LARs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), support providers, system integrators, system builders, training providers, value-added resellers and value-added providers.
InfoReliance Corporation is a specialized information technology (IT) consulting firm whose principal customer is the federal government. Our highly focused mission is to solve our customers' complex business problems and provide them with optimal and sustainable business value. InfoReliance accomplishes this by leveraging our corporate expertise in the development of world-class software and in the design and implementation of the supporting IT infrastructure and security. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, InfoReliance is a privately-held business founded in 2000. Customers who have retained InfoReliance's services to date include more than 30 defense and federal civilian agencies and departments. For more information, visit www.inforeliance.com.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Hitachi Consulting Receives Microsoft Partner Award Honors for Fifth Consecutive Year
Hitachi Consulting announced today it has been named 2010 Information Worker Solutions, Search Partner of the Year by Microsoft. This is the fifth consecutive year Hitachi Consulting has received Microsoft Partner Award recognition for its innovative customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
Microsoft Partner Awards are presented annually to the top alliance partners that have developed and delivered market-leading Microsoft-based solutions over the last year.
"Year after year, Hitachi Consulting is recognized for Microsoft Partner honors," said Hitachi Consulting's Microsoft Platform Senior Vice President Drew Naukam. "We're very proud of this consistent recognition because it acknowledges our commitment to customers and our relentless pursuit of quality and excellence. Being selected in the Information Worker Solutions, Search category this year validates how closely we work with our clients to improve the value and return on their technology investments and achieve satisfaction."
Hitachi Consulting received top honors in the Information Worker Solutions, Search category, which rewards Microsoft alliance partners who have excelled in offering optimized complex search solutions. Hitachi Consulting's technological prowess, marketing offerings, and knowledge in delivering enterprise search solutions have positively impacted our customers' productivity and helped solve business challenges.
"Microsoft is pleased to honor Hitachi Consulting Corporation as the Information Worker Solutions Search Partner of the Year," said Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president, Office Business Productivity Group, Microsoft Corp. "Hitachi Consulting has showcased their skills developing and deploying search solutions that use Microsoft Search technology and improve customers' search experience. Hitachi Consulting's Search and Information Access solution's framework and methodology are built on a scalable platform for future extensibility, and take advantage of the powerful out-of-the-box capabilities of Fast Search for SharePoint 2010, helping to ensure quick time to market."
Since 2005, Hitachi Consulting has been recognized by Microsoft for its market leadership. In 2009, the company was named Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year and also won the Microsoft FAST Partner of the Year award. In 2008, the company was one of two finalists for Microsoft's 2008 Partner of the Year Award in Microsoft Dynamics AX. In 2007, Hitachi Consulting won the Information Worker Solutions, Messaging and Collaboration award, and in 2006 the company received the Microsoft BI/Data Management Partner of the Year award. The company was also named the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year in 2005 and 2006.
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
Building the Market Responsive Company(R)
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
Microsoft Partner Awards are presented annually to the top alliance partners that have developed and delivered market-leading Microsoft-based solutions over the last year.
"Year after year, Hitachi Consulting is recognized for Microsoft Partner honors," said Hitachi Consulting's Microsoft Platform Senior Vice President Drew Naukam. "We're very proud of this consistent recognition because it acknowledges our commitment to customers and our relentless pursuit of quality and excellence. Being selected in the Information Worker Solutions, Search category this year validates how closely we work with our clients to improve the value and return on their technology investments and achieve satisfaction."
Hitachi Consulting received top honors in the Information Worker Solutions, Search category, which rewards Microsoft alliance partners who have excelled in offering optimized complex search solutions. Hitachi Consulting's technological prowess, marketing offerings, and knowledge in delivering enterprise search solutions have positively impacted our customers' productivity and helped solve business challenges.
"Microsoft is pleased to honor Hitachi Consulting Corporation as the Information Worker Solutions Search Partner of the Year," said Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president, Office Business Productivity Group, Microsoft Corp. "Hitachi Consulting has showcased their skills developing and deploying search solutions that use Microsoft Search technology and improve customers' search experience. Hitachi Consulting's Search and Information Access solution's framework and methodology are built on a scalable platform for future extensibility, and take advantage of the powerful out-of-the-box capabilities of Fast Search for SharePoint 2010, helping to ensure quick time to market."
Since 2005, Hitachi Consulting has been recognized by Microsoft for its market leadership. In 2009, the company was named Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year and also won the Microsoft FAST Partner of the Year award. In 2008, the company was one of two finalists for Microsoft's 2008 Partner of the Year Award in Microsoft Dynamics AX. In 2007, Hitachi Consulting won the Information Worker Solutions, Messaging and Collaboration award, and in 2006 the company received the Microsoft BI/Data Management Partner of the Year award. The company was also named the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year in 2005 and 2006.
About Hitachi Consulting Corporation
Building the Market Responsive Company(R)
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, visit www.hitachiconsulting.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Novosoft Releases Backup Software for Windows 7
Novosoft, an international software development and IT consulting company, today announced the release of a new Windows 7-certified version of Handy Backup, award-winning data backup and disaster recovery software.
"As a Gold Microsoft Partner, we had access to a rich set of technical resources including Partner Knowledge Base that enabled us to make Handy Backup compatible with all the powerful new features within Windows 7," said Alexander Prichalov, head of Novosoft Product Department. "We hope that the new certification logo will distinguish our product from the competition and help Handy Backup become user's first choice in backup software for Windows 7.
Handy Backup and Handy Backup Server are the first products of Novosoft that qualified for the Microsoft "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. After thorough quality assessment they were confirmed to meet all requirements of reliability, security and compatibility with Windows 7 and Windows 7-certified hardware, established by Microsoft.
“Our ISV community is alive with innovation, and we’re committed to helping our partners drive the next generation of software experiences,” said Ross Brown, Vice President of ISV and Solutions Partners for the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft. “Adding compatibility for the latest Microsoft operating systems helps ISVs to stay ahead of the competition and give their customers access to cutting-edge technologies.” About Handy Backup
Introduced in 2002, Handy Backup is a family of data backup and disaster recovery software for Windows computers and Windows Server-based enterprise networks. It allows creating one-time and scheduled jobs to back up computer data and store it to any local or remote storage.
Handy Backup is available in several editions designed for different customer groups. Prices of the software range from $39 for Handy Backup Standard which features basic files-based backup functionality to $199 for a full-featured solution Handy Backup Full which can www.handybackup.net/sql-backup.shtml back up SQL databases, Microsoft Exchange Server, Lotus Notes/Domino environment, DB2 data servers, Oracle and much more. Enterprise backup edition of the program, Handy Backup Server, allows backing up all workstations and servers from a single control point. The package includes 5 licenses for remote computers and costs $599.
To learn more about Handy Backup, please refer to the product website at www.handybackup.net.
"As a Gold Microsoft Partner, we had access to a rich set of technical resources including Partner Knowledge Base that enabled us to make Handy Backup compatible with all the powerful new features within Windows 7," said Alexander Prichalov, head of Novosoft Product Department. "We hope that the new certification logo will distinguish our product from the competition and help Handy Backup become user's first choice in backup software for Windows 7.
Handy Backup and Handy Backup Server are the first products of Novosoft that qualified for the Microsoft "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. After thorough quality assessment they were confirmed to meet all requirements of reliability, security and compatibility with Windows 7 and Windows 7-certified hardware, established by Microsoft.
“Our ISV community is alive with innovation, and we’re committed to helping our partners drive the next generation of software experiences,” said Ross Brown, Vice President of ISV and Solutions Partners for the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft. “Adding compatibility for the latest Microsoft operating systems helps ISVs to stay ahead of the competition and give their customers access to cutting-edge technologies.” About Handy Backup
Introduced in 2002, Handy Backup is a family of data backup and disaster recovery software for Windows computers and Windows Server-based enterprise networks. It allows creating one-time and scheduled jobs to back up computer data and store it to any local or remote storage.
Handy Backup is available in several editions designed for different customer groups. Prices of the software range from $39 for Handy Backup Standard which features basic files-based backup functionality to $199 for a full-featured solution Handy Backup Full which can www.handybackup.net/sql-backup.shtml back up SQL databases, Microsoft Exchange Server, Lotus Notes/Domino environment, DB2 data servers, Oracle and much more. Enterprise backup edition of the program, Handy Backup Server, allows backing up all workstations and servers from a single control point. The package includes 5 licenses for remote computers and costs $599.
To learn more about Handy Backup, please refer to the product website at www.handybackup.net.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Idera Forms SharePoint Technical Advisory Board
In booths #811 and #813 at the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009, Idera, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a leading provider of management and administration solutions for Microsoft SharePoint Server, today announced the formation of a SharePoint Technical Advisory Board composed of eight of the SharePoint community's most renowned experts.
Idera's Technical Advisory Board will meet twice a year to discuss Idera product strategy, provide feedback and share customer requirements from their interactions with SharePoint administrators and developers.
"We are thrilled to have the guidance of these eight SharePoint experts as participants in our Technical Advisory Board," said Rick Pleczko, CEO and President of Idera. "They will be instrumental in ensuring that our SharePoint product portfolio continues to meet the needs of SharePoint users."
The Idera SharePoint Technical Advisory Board members are:
-- Bob Fox -- SharePoint MVP with Consultant with B&R Business Solutions
with more than seven years experience in SharePoint Server architecture,
deployment, portal and site customization, administration and collaboration
solutions.
-- Eric Shupps -- SharePoint MVP, Author, Founder and President of
BinaryWave, a premier SharePoint consultancy.
-- Errin O'Connor -- Author and Founder of leading SharePoint integrator,
EPC Group with expertise in best practices for SharePoint 2010 governance.
-- John L. Ferringer -- Author and Solutions Architect for Apparatus,
Inc. with more than five years SharePoint support experience.
-- Matt Ranlett -- SharePoint MVP, Consultant with Intellinet, Co-Vice
President of Technology for INETA, and Cofounder of the Atlanta .NET
Regular Guys
-- Sean P. McDonough -- Author and Managing Consultant and the SharePoint
Team Lead for Cardinal Solutions Group, a technology consulting company.
-- Shane Young -- SharePoint MVP, Author, Speaker and Consultant at
http://www.SharePoint911.com focused exclusively on SharePoint Products and
Technologies. Areas of expertise are SharePoint 2010 installation,
configuration and administration.
-- Todd Klindt -- SharePoint MVP, Author and Principal Consultant at
Solanite, a leading marketing and technology services consultancy.
"SharePoint is the solution for sharing ideas, increasing productivity and taking business to the next level," said Bob Fox. "I look forward to working with Idera and the rest of the Technical Advisory Board to bring customers the applications they need to get the most out of SharePoint."
Today, Idera also announced SharePoint backup 2.5 and the acquisition of Sonar Standard from BinaryWave at the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009. See the related press releases at http://www.idera.com/Action/Show.aspx?ThisList=News
About Idera
Idera provides tools for Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint and PowerShell management and administration. Our products provide solutions for performance monitoring, backup and recovery, security and auditing and PowerShell scripting. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Idera is a Microsoft Gold Partner and has over 6,000 customers worldwide. To learn more, please contact Idera at +1-713.523.4433 or visit www.idera.com.
Idera's Technical Advisory Board will meet twice a year to discuss Idera product strategy, provide feedback and share customer requirements from their interactions with SharePoint administrators and developers.
"We are thrilled to have the guidance of these eight SharePoint experts as participants in our Technical Advisory Board," said Rick Pleczko, CEO and President of Idera. "They will be instrumental in ensuring that our SharePoint product portfolio continues to meet the needs of SharePoint users."
The Idera SharePoint Technical Advisory Board members are:
-- Bob Fox -- SharePoint MVP with Consultant with B&R Business Solutions
with more than seven years experience in SharePoint Server architecture,
deployment, portal and site customization, administration and collaboration
solutions.
-- Eric Shupps -- SharePoint MVP, Author, Founder and President of
BinaryWave, a premier SharePoint consultancy.
-- Errin O'Connor -- Author and Founder of leading SharePoint integrator,
EPC Group with expertise in best practices for SharePoint 2010 governance.
-- John L. Ferringer -- Author and Solutions Architect for Apparatus,
Inc. with more than five years SharePoint support experience.
-- Matt Ranlett -- SharePoint MVP, Consultant with Intellinet, Co-Vice
President of Technology for INETA, and Cofounder of the Atlanta .NET
Regular Guys
-- Sean P. McDonough -- Author and Managing Consultant and the SharePoint
Team Lead for Cardinal Solutions Group, a technology consulting company.
-- Shane Young -- SharePoint MVP, Author, Speaker and Consultant at
http://www.SharePoint911.com focused exclusively on SharePoint Products and
Technologies. Areas of expertise are SharePoint 2010 installation,
configuration and administration.
-- Todd Klindt -- SharePoint MVP, Author and Principal Consultant at
Solanite, a leading marketing and technology services consultancy.
"SharePoint is the solution for sharing ideas, increasing productivity and taking business to the next level," said Bob Fox. "I look forward to working with Idera and the rest of the Technical Advisory Board to bring customers the applications they need to get the most out of SharePoint."
Today, Idera also announced SharePoint backup 2.5 and the acquisition of Sonar Standard from BinaryWave at the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009. See the related press releases at http://www.idera.com/Action/Show.aspx?ThisList=News
About Idera
Idera provides tools for Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint and PowerShell management and administration. Our products provide solutions for performance monitoring, backup and recovery, security and auditing and PowerShell scripting. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Idera is a Microsoft Gold Partner and has over 6,000 customers worldwide. To learn more, please contact Idera at +1-713.523.4433 or visit www.idera.com.
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