Parity Software, consulting and implementation specialist of Microsoft business solutions, announced that the company has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with a competency in Microsoft Dynamics GP (previously known as Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains).
"Microsoft is a strategic partner to our organisation and we are proud to be associated with them," says Ken Fargher, Managing Director of Parity Software. "The recognition and value that they place on our services and expertise holds enormous weight for us and our business."
"The Microsoft Partner Programme recognises a partner`s expertise, rewards them for the impact they have with their customers, and delivers the added value to help their businesses be successful," says Bradley Hopkinson, Small, Mid-market Solutions and Partner Director at Microsoft South Africa. "Gold Certified Partners are the top level of Microsoft solutions partners and as such have access to the tools and support they need to help them stand out in the marketplace."
Achieving gold status has effectively fast-tracked Parity Software relationship with Microsoft. While on the one hand they will gain from training and support benefits to stay current on the latest technology, they will also benefit from extended partner opportunities and a closer alignment of their business goals with Microsoft`s marketing strategies, thereby increasing the added value to customers.
"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies," said Hopkinson.
"As an Intelligent Business Solutions provider, our status and benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will enable us to enhance our service to our customers," adds Fargher.
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Parity Software had to declare a Microsoft competency. Microsoft competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner`s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.
"Parity has not only seen the benefits of a single, integrated partnership programme with Microsoft but also has recognised the value the Microsoft competencies have in the marketplace," comments Hopkinson. "Their ISV/Software Solutions and Dynamics GP solution competencies clearly identifies their areas of expertise in the market, making it easier for them to position themselves with customers and align their business with Microsoft marketing initiatives and business groups better."
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Parity Software is a professional consulting organisation, specialising in the implementation, integration and support services of Microsoft Dynamic GP Solutions (previously known as Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions).
Parity Software has attained the following competencies: ISV/Software Solutions Competency and Microsoft Business Solutions Competency.
Partners that achieve the ISV/Software Solutions Competency focus on developing and marketing packaged software solutions based on Microsoft technologies.
Partners that achieve the Microsoft Business Solutions Competency focus on deploying Microsoft Business Solutions applications in Microsoft Great Plains areas.
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