About 40 of South Africa's top technology companies have been named as finalists in Microsoft's Partner Network Awards 2011, which will be handed over at a gala dinner in Durban next week.
The awards, across nearly 30 categories, recognise Microsoft partners that delivered exemplary solutions for their customers during the past year across a range of categories. The finalists were chosen from hundreds of entries submitted by partners across the country.
The awards coincide with Microsoft's annual Partner Summit event, which runs from 17-19 October at Durban's ICC. At the event, the software maker lays out its technology and business roadmap for the coming year to its partners, and highlights areas of innovation that will benefit end-users.
Mark Reynolds, head of the small and midmarket business and partner division at Microsoft South Africa, said the standard of entries received for the awards was probably at its highest level yet. Finalists had to come through a gruelling two-round process, which included face-to-face presentations to a panel of judges.
“As a partner-centric business, Microsoft's success is directly dependent upon the expertise, commitment and performance of our partners,” said Reynolds.
“Each of these partners has demonstrated a unique approach and exceptional dedication in addressing the technology and business challenges of our mutual customers. Their efforts continue to bring incredible value to the companies they serve and the marketplace as a whole.”
The full list of finalists can be found at https://secure.mseventssa.co.za/partnerawards2011.
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