Epicor Software Corporation, a leading provider of integrated enterprise and eBusiness software solutions for midmarket companies, today announced that it is one of the few enterprise software vendors in the U.S. to achieve the Microsoft Global Gold Certified Partner accreditation for Software Products. The Global Gold certification demonstrates Epicor`s commitment to quality and innovation, and allows Epicor to more rapidly provide its 15,000 customers worldwide the ability to maximize their software investment by taking advantage of the most advanced technologies, including applications designed for Microsoft .NET.
It is a significant accomplishment for Epicor to be one of a handful of companies out of Microsoft`s 900 Gold Certified Partners worldwide to receive the designation. As a Global Gold Certified Partner, Epicor gains early access to new technology and all the tools necessary to ensure comprehensive product development, including product betas for development and test purposes, as well as prioritized referrals and advanced technical and marketing information.
"We commend Epicor for being among the few U.S.-based enterprise software vendors to achieve the Global Gold Certified Partner for Software Products certification," said Eric Rudder, senior vice president, developer & platform evangelism for Microsoft Corp. "Epicor is leading the charge among midmarket enterprise software vendors in helping its customers maximize IT investments and achieve low total cost of ownership benefits through the Microsoft platform. As a Global Gold Certified Partner, Epicor will have access to exclusive resources and training from Microsoft, further enhancing their significant expertise in leveraging Microsoft technology to deliver high-value applications to the midmarket."
The Microsoft Global Gold Certified Partner program recognizes companies that have proven their commitment and expertise in developing software applications based on Microsoft technologies. In order to achieve global accreditation from Microsoft, an ISV must be approved as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products on at least three continents and in 10 different countries worldwide. Epicor has shown its global commitment to leverage technologies from Microsoft, and has received accreditation in the US, Europe, Australia, Asia and Latin America.
Through Microsoft`s Premier Support for Developers program, Epicor was able to leverage key technical resources including access to pre-certify the software at Microsoft`s labs as part of the rigorous product performance, scalability and deployment criteria. Microsoft Premier Support for Developers is a program designed to assist industry leading software developers throughout the product development lifecycle, by combining personalized, proactive consulting services with reactive incident support. The support proved invaluable in preparation for the final Independently Verified Compatible certification testing done through VeriTest, the leading provider of comprehensive product testing, product certification and strategic QA consulting services to the IT developer community.
The Microsoft Global Gold Certified Partner program recognizes a company`s commitment to providing its customers with innovative, technology leading business solutions around the world. Through the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner program, Microsoft is able to recognize the value of an ISV`s investment in developing software products for Microsoft`s Windows XP and .NET platforms. In addition to becoming a Microsoft Global Gold Partner, Epicor is part of a premier group of Microsoft .NET ISV Partners committed to developing on the .NET platform.
Epicor has a long history as a technology leader and innovator in enterprise software, as one of the first enterprise application providers to have 1,000 customers running Microsoft SQL Server, one of the first companies to be certified for Microsoft BackOffice, and as an early adopter of Microsoft Visual Studio for Applications (VSA). Epicor was also among the first enterprise vendors to leverage XML, the standard language of Web services as the foundation for its enterprise application integration (EAI) strategy.
"Epicor continues to demonstrate its dedication and commitment to delivering innovative software solutions to the midmarket and these efforts have been recognized by Microsoft through this elite and exclusive certification," said John Hiraoka, senior vice president of marketing for Epicor. "To be counted among the select group of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners to be given this recognition, demonstrates that Epicor is successfully leveraging the latest technology from Microsoft to make sure our customers receive the most advanced solutions, including those for the .NET and XP platforms."
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Epicor is a leading provider of integrated enterprise and eBusiness software solutions for midmarket companies around the world. Founded in 1984, Epicor has over 15,000 customers and continues to deliver end-to-end, industry-specific solutions that enable companies to immediately improve business operations and build competitive advantage in today`s Internet economy. Epicor`s comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions for Customer Relationship Management, Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services Automation and Collaborative Commerce provide the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth. Epicor is headquartered in Irvine, California and has offices and affiliates around the world. New ERA Solutions are the sole distributors of Epicor products in South Africa. For more information please contact Richard Letcher on (011) 805 1945 or visit our website on www.newerasol.co.za.
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