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Service Management Software Provider Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning an ISV/Software Solutions Competency
Fremont, CA - Nov 13, 2006 — Zenprise, Inc. today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions. Zenprise’s Gold Certified Partner status further expands the company’s strong relationship with Microsoft. Zenprise is a member of the Microsoft Management Alliance (MMA), and part of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 & Operations Manager 2007 T AP programs.
Zenprise enables IT Pros to proactively identify and resolve the most complex operational issues across the Exchange Server environment. Using patent pending algorithms, Zenprise identifies issues across the email environment, automatically provides the root cause of these issues along with step-by-step remediation instructions.
“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company 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 customers experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes Zenprise as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”
The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packaged software based on Microsoft technologies.
“Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Developer & Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Microsoft Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”
“Attaining Gold Certified Partner status validates the value we deliver to Microsoft customers,” said Jayaram Bhat, CEO of Zenprise. "Zenprise embeds a wealth of expert knowledge and insight into its software, allowing IT Pros to proactively find and fix email issues.”
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.
About Zenprise
Zenprise provides service-management software that delivers real-time, automated diagnosis and resolution of problems across the Microsoft Exchange environment. Founded in 2003, Zenprise is headquartered in Fremont, California and is privately held with funding from investors Bay Partners, Mayfield, and Shasta Ventures. Zenprise's executive and product teams bring enterprise software experience from companies such as Mercury, EDS, Zambeel, Bay Networks, and Loudcloud. For more information, go to www.zenprise.com.
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