Strategic Data Systems Achieves Microsoft Gold Partner

04/29/08 - Strategic Data Systems (SDS), a custom software development partner to companies throughout the tri-sate area, announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, recognizing SDS' leadership and impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Gold Certified Partner, SDS has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to successfully meet customers’ needs. "Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company like SDS that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans."

"We are very pleased to be a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program. SDS is committed to providing leading expertise in everything we do," said Keith Stafford, SDS Managing Partner. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the value and offerings we provide for clients."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, SDS had to qualify for two Microsoft Competencies. The Custom Development Solutions Competency recognizes SDS' expertise providing custom-built solutions for clients that require value-added capabilities to optimize business opportunities. The Data Management Solutions Competency showcases SDS' experience in deploying data warehousing, online analytical processing, data mining, decision support and in-depth reporting solutions.

 

About Strategic Data Systems (SDS)

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is a custom software development partner and technology resource for the tri-state area that provides project leadership through an end-to-end team of experts in Requirements, User Interface, Application Design/Architecture, and Database Development.

SDS specializes in Agile Development and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). It also offers proprietary Project Acceleration and Project Recovery services specifically designed to meet the critical needs of development projects that are off-schedule or potentially off-course.

SDS offers a broad range of technology capabilities including Microsoft, Java and J2EE. It is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and an Oracle Partner.

To learn more about how SDS consistently delivers results that drive significant savings, please visit www.sds-consulting.com or call Rick Held at 800-970-7374, ext. 102.

 

About Microsoft Partner Program

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.

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