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AST certified as a Microsoft Business Solutions partner

Johannesburg, 12 Jan 2005

Seen as an important step as it enters the small and mid-size business ERP market with the Microsoft products, AST has been certified as Microsoft Business Solutions partner.

As a certified solution provider partner, AST Microsoft Business Solutions, the AST business unit responsible for the offering, aims to solve clients` pain points by delivering integrated ERP (financial management, supply chain management and analytics) applications designed for small and mid-size businesses and divisions of large corporations.

"We configure and implement Microsoft Business Solutions products that integrate critical financial, operations, customer, distribution and e-commerce data into a streamlined, comprehensive solution for growing mid-sized businesses," explains Gerhard Kruger of AST Microsoft Business Solutions.

"Microsoft Business Solutions products are easy to use and maintain, and will assist our clients in maximising productivity, increasing customer satisfaction and optimising service levels," adds Kruger.

"Partners that specialise in Microsoft Business Solutions technologies and services have unique qualifications and are vital to meeting customer needs for these solutions," says Stephen Green, business group manager: Microsoft Business Solutions for Microsoft South Africa.

"To meet growing customer demand, it is important for us to preserve the unique expertise of a Microsoft Business Solutions partner community. Partners that specialise in this area can map their skill set to our partner programme framework and capture new, unprecedented opportunities to offer complete customer solutions."

The combination of customisable Microsoft Business Solutions products with AST`s technology skills and ERP knowledge allows customers to build a solution that meet specific needs, giving them the freedom to focus on their business. AST`s clients can capitalise on increased capacity and adapt effectively to market changes without disrupting everyday operations.

AST`s offerings allow small and mid-size businesses to automate core business processes and connect people and systems so they can streamline operations; improve employee productivity; and make timelier, informed decisions.

AST is also an accredited Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in four other competencies. We understand the Microsoft solution stack and work with clients to realise value in their current Microsoft investment.

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