MCI Consultants, the leading distributor for Applix`s TM1 product in SA, today announced that the latter had attained the status of Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Programme with competency in the ISV/Software Solutions category for its flagship product TM1.
The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognises the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.
As a member of the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Programme, Applix gains in-depth access to resources, technologies and training from Microsoft, allowing Applix to further improve its BPM solutions and services.
"The majority of business performance management initiatives are led by financial executives and business managers who prefer working on Microsoft platforms and with Microsoft applications such as Excel," commented David Menninger, vice-president, worldwide marketing, Applix, Inc.
"Attaining Gold status is testament to Applix`s investment in TM1`s interoperability and support for Microsoft solutions while we continue our commitment to extending TM1`s capabilities in planning, analytics and modelling."
The Microsoft Partner Programme represents Microsoft`s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The programme offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognises partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners` businesses be successful.
Applix is a global provider of business intelligence and business performance management solutions. These solutions enable the continuous management and monitoring of performance across the financial, operational, customer and organisational functions within the enterprise.
More than 2 000 customers worldwide use Applix`s adaptable, scalable and real-time solutions, delivered by Applix and by a global network of partners, to manage their business performance and respond to the marketplace in real-time. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, USA, Applix maintains offices in four countries in Europe, North America and the Pacific Rim. For more information about Applix, please visit www.applix.com.
MCI Consultants
MCI Consultants is a South African-based business information systems consulting firm specialising in providing software solutions to the business community, specifically to the financial services and personnel recruitment industries.
It offers a complete solution, which can include project management, consulting services, installation, training and support, packaged software implementations, product development including e-commerce solutions, hardware supply, installation and design services.
Its approach is to continuously provide solutions to meet clients` changing requirements. It takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and building lasting partnerships with clients.
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