3fifteen, the Microsoft applications solutions division in the Dimension Data SA Group, has won one of the most contested awards at Microsoft's Partner Summit 2006. Outclassing the rest of the 10 finalists in this category, 3fifteen was awarded the coveted 'Customer Experience Award' at Microsoft's premier annual event for industry partners.
This year, Microsoft recognised partners in each of the 13 competency areas, as well as awards that are aligned with Microsoft's key strategic initiatives namely Customer Experience, Winning Customers and the individual Competency Awards. More than 121 entries were submitted by partners throughout South Africa and these were judged and winners appointed in each of the 17 self-nomination award categories.
"It is our pleasure to congratulate the winners for the outstanding contributions they have delivered to their customers over the last year," said Pfungwa Serima, managing director of Microsoft South Africa.
The Customer Experience Award honours and recognises the partner that delivers exceptional customer service by providing great quality solutions and services and value exceeding customers' expectations, and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the solutions and services area that directly contributes to increased customer satisfaction.
"Microsoft competencies help differentiate our capabilities with Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a superior solution. This differentiation helps customers find the solutions partner and resources that match their needs," says 3fifteen managing director James Baber.
3fifteen is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in four competencies including Data Management (Business Intelligence) Solutions; Information Worker Solutions; Business Process and Integration Solutions; and more recently Custom Development Solutions.
"No solution can be developed in isolation, there is always an overlap into other competency areas and by being certified in four Microsoft solution competencies, makes the extent of 3fifteen's offerings truly comprehensive," concludes Baber.
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3fifteen is a 100% focused Microsoft applications solutions development company in which Dimension Data has taken a 57% stake.
3fifteen is one of the first Microsoft partners in South Africa to achieve Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status in four competencies: Custom Development Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, Data Management (Business Intelligence) Solutions and Business Process and Integration Solutions. 3fifteen has met the rigorous new conditions introduced as part of the global software vendor's revamped partner certification programme.
3fifteen has been awarded the 'Integrated e-Business Solutions Partner of the Year 2005 Award' as well as the 'Customer Experience Award 2006" by Microsoft. 3fifteen was also nominated in numerous other categories.
Key to its success, 3fifteen believes companies with niche market needs are often not satisfied with packaged products because desired specifications are rarely met. Therefore, at the heart of 3fifteen's offering is the ability to deliver customised application developments, tailored solutions that add value throughout the customer's core business and provide companies with a crucial competitive advantage.
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