Clarity Systems Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
TORONTO, ON (April 27, 2006) – Clarity Systems, a leader in corporate performance management (CPM) solutions, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions.
This status recognizes Clarity Systems? expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Clarity Systems has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft-based technologies and tested ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access to training and support, helping to give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Only two per cent of 380,000 Microsoft certified partners receive Gold certification status.
Clarity Systems is the foremost specialist in providing performance management solutions and services to mid to large companies throughout North America. Clarity offers solutions such as budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, HR and capital planning and ad-hoc analysis, and has been recognized in the industry for its product's award-winning functionality. "This is a great achievement for Clarity Systems to attain Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program, allowing us to promote our expertise in the software industry and our relationship with Microsoft," said Frank Pizzolato, CEO, Clarity Systems. "This relationship will assist us in solidifying our leadership as the corporate performance management specialist."
"Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner" said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corporation. "Today, Microsoft recognizes Clarity Systems for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Clarity Systems had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft competencies are designed to help differentiate a technology partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft-based 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 technology partners bring to the technology industry.
The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus technology 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-based technologies.
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of technology partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated framework that recognizes technology partner expertise, rewards the total impact that technology partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help technology partners' businesses be successful.
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About Clarity Systems
Clarity Systems delivers superior Corporate Performance Management software solutions for financial budgeting, planning, forecasting, consolidation, analytics and financial statement reporting to a large, global client base. With a rich feature set, Clarity 6 and Clarity FSR are unified applications that offer the flexibility, security, and control needed to make more informed business decisions while meeting compliance requirements. Named as one of Profit’s 100 fastest growing companies and a Branham 300 top 100 IT company, Clarity Systems continues to lead the industry as the independent CPM specialist. For more information, please visit our website at www.claritysystems.com or call us at 1-877-410-5070.
For more information, please contact:
Dave Paolini, Communications Manager
Clarity Systems Limited
416-250-5500 ext. 417
Toll free: 1-877-410-5070 ext. 417
dpaolini@claritysystems.com
