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What is a Microsoft Partner

A Microsoft Partner is a business whose primary function is to sell, service, support or build solutions based on the Microsoft platform, or to provide solutions based on Microsoft products and technologies to independent third party customers.

There are three levels of Microsoft Partner.

Overview

There are three different levels of Microsoft Partner: Gold Certified, Certified, and Registered Partners. Each of these groups has achieved a certain level of accreditation based on strict and specific criteria:

Gold Certified Partners
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners have the closest working relationship with Microsoft, and receive the highest levels of Microsoft Support and consultation. All Gold Certified Partners have undergone extensive testing and examination. These organisations are fully certified in one or more Microsoft competencies, and are able to provide customers with advanced knowledge and skills in line with their area of solution expertise. All Gold Certified Partners must employ at least two Microsoft Certified Professionals within their team – or must have at least one accredited software solution.
Certified Partners
Microsoft Certified Partners have also undergone considerable testing and evaluation - enabling them to offer clients a high degree of knowledge and expertise regarding a range of Microsoft technology. Certified Partners must employ at least two Microsoft Certified Professionals within their team - or must have at least one accredited software solution. Partners at this level demonstrate proficiency in at least one Microsoft competency.
Registered Partners
Registered Partners The Microsoft Registered Member community is a task-force of IT providers who are part of the Microsoft Partner Program at foundation level. Many of these organisations have developed their expertise and the use of Microsoft technology within their solutions. Many Registered Partners also employ Microsoft Certified Professional product experts.
Small Business Specialists
Small Business Specialists These are partners who have proven & tested ability in providing solutions for small businesses using Microsoft technologies. They understand the dynamics and demands of the small business market, as well as the benefits of specific software solutions. They are also experienced in the Microsoft Genuine Windows Advantage program, and in the appropriate software licensing programs for the small business market.

Why Choose a Microsoft Partner?

A Microsoft partner can help you define the exact IT solution or software you need for your business, Whatever your size. They can expertly examine the needs of your organisation and recommend solutions that deliver measurable benefits.

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Australia Partner Conference Award Winners 2008

Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Partner of the Year

Unify Solutions Pty Ltd

UNIFY Solutions excels in delivering Identity and Access Management (IAM) advice and solutions. Simply put, IAM is the process our customers must put in place to ensure that only authorised people have access to their information and resources.

www.unifysolutions.net

ISV Software Solutions Partner of the Year

Dataract Pty Ltd

Dataract specialise in enterprise process and content management. Their flagship product is e5 Process Worker, which digitizes, structures and automates business processes.

e5 is a sophisticated Business Process Management Suite (BPMS) designed to enable process management of high volume repetitive tasks through the e5 Priority Processing logic as well as complex and long running processes through the e5 Case Manager.

www.dataract.com.au

Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Thin Client Partner of the Year

Gen-i Australia

Gen-i’s sector knowledge spans almost every area of the economy. From the reporting and compliance requirements of the government and its agencies, through to the highly regulated health sector and internationally focused needs of our rural companies, Gen-i combines deep experience with true understanding to deliver powerful and proven ICT solutions

www.gen-i.com.au

ISV Software Solutions Innovation Partner of the Year

Hyro

Australia’s oldest and largest, independent digital services provider. First in the country to build financial sites. First to implement an online store. And first to create an online payment system. Also built the nation’s first online ad broking business and were constructing online communities and mobile projects more than a decade ago.

www.hyro.com

Business Intelligence Partner of the Year

Calumo Group Pty Ltd

A comprehensive Performance Management suite in a single product and architecture powered by Microsoft SQL Server - Analysis Services. For metrics and KPI dashboards; reporting and analysis; budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidations and modelling, CALUMO drives alignment and collaboration across every facet of your enterprise.

www.calumo.com

Learning Solutions Partner of the Year

Excom Education

EXCOM Education is an award winning international IT training provider with over a decade's experience in the industry. Focusing solely on IT training, EXCOM has established itself as a leading provider in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

www.excom.com.au

Citizenship Initiative Partner of the Year

Brookstone Technologies Pty Ltd

Brookstone Technologies Pty Ltd created one of the first Virtual Office suites. With a strong background in Communications and Networking systems, Brookstone Technologies developed the BrookstoneVirtualOffice™ into a full suite of integrated applications and web tools, which runs on Microsoft Exchange platforms, with extension modules for Microsoft Dynamics CRM v3.0.

www.brookstone.com.au

Licensing Solutions, License Delivery Partner of the Year

Data#3 Limited

At a high level, Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) is a national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions company. Customers utilise Data#3’s expertise to deliver exceptional value in:

  • ICT strategy and architecture solutions
  • Software licensing and software asset management solutions
  • Infrastructure solutions
  • People solutions

www.data3.com.au

Data Management Solutions, Database Management Partner of the Year

Snowden Technologies

Snowden has delivered a comprehensive range of technical consulting services and independent advice to exploration and mining companies, as well as legal and financial institutions with interests in the mining sector.

www.snowdengroup.com

Licensing Solutions, Software Asset Management Partner of the Year

Data#3 Limited

At a high level, Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) is a national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions company. Customers utilise Data#3’s expertise to deliver exceptional value in:

  • ICT strategy and architecture solutions
  • Software licensing and software asset management solutions
  • Infrastructure solutions
  • People solutions

www.data3.com.au

Distribution Partner of the Year

Altech Computers

Altech Computers Corporation is one of Australasia's fastest growing IT distribution companies. Founded in 1997, Altech has rapidly expanded with office and warehouse facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and Hong Kong. We offer a broad range of quality products from market leading vendors to the IT reseller and system builder channel.

www.altech.com.au

Microsoft Dynamics™ Competitive Solution Partner of the Year

Eclipse Computing

Eclipse Computing (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading provider of intelligent business solutions to the mid-market. Established in 1991, our success has been built by providing the highest levels of services and offering a choice of solutions from leading providers: Microsoft, PayGlobal, Pivotal Corporation and Infor.

www.eclipsecomputing.com.au

Environment and Sustainability Solution Partner of the Year

Prima Consulting

Prima Consulting provides solutions to the Telecommunications, Finance, Logistics and retail industries as well as many Government departments. Prima Consulting has a proven track record in Information Management and Business Intelligence solutions within various industries and business functions.

www.prc.com.au

Microsoft Dynamics™ Fastest Growing Partner of the Year

Praxa Limited

As a consulting services division of CDC Software, one of the world's top enterprise software companies, Praxa has achieved industry-wide recognition for its key strengths in Business Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Development and Integration, Website and Portal Development, Business Consulting and Strategic Support and Training

www.praxa.com.au

Hosting Services Partner of the Year

Webcentral

Australia's largest web hosting and application hosting company. Delivering quality, cost-effective online solutions to businesses of all sizes.

www.webcentral.com.au

Mobility Industry Solutions Partner of the Year

Retriever Communications

Retriever delivers wireless field force automation solutions to improve field worker productivity.

www.retrievercommunications.com

Information Worker Solutions, Enterprise Content Management Partner of the Year

Dataract Pty Ltd

Dataract specialise in enterprise process and content management. Their flagship product is e5 Process Worker, which digitizes, structures and automates business processes.

e5 is a sophisticated Business Process Management Suite (BPMS) designed to enable process management of high volume repetitive tasks through the e5 Priority Processing logic as well as complex and long running processes through the e5 Case Manager.

www.dataract.com.au

Security Solutions Partner of the Year

Data#3 Limited

At a high level, Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) is a national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions company. Customers utilise Data#3’s expertise to deliver exceptional value in:

  • ICT strategy and architecture solutions
  • Software licensing and software asset management solutions
  • Infrastructure solutions
  • People solutions

www.data3.com.au

Information Worker Solutions, Office Deployment Partner of the Year

Dimension Data

Dimension Data plc, a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact centre technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customised client solutions.

www.didata.com.au

Small Business Specialist Partner of the Year

Business Computing Australia

Focusing predominantly on PC and Network solutions with ongoing technical support, it is in the enviable position today, where planned company growth has been achieved entirely through referral business without the need for conventional advertising methods.

www.businesscomputing.com.au

Information Worker Solutions, Portals and Collaboration Partner of the Year

Productiv

We exist to maximise customers potential, through attentive, honest service and total accountability. Committed to continually upholding our best-of-class skills and expertise across Information Management, Business Performance, Communications, Software Development and Information Technology.

www.productiv.com.au

Unified Communications Partner of the Year

Ensyst Pty Ltd

Ensyst is a leading end-to-end IT solutions provider established in 2001 with the purpose of offering a business-focused, outsourced IT department as a cost effective alternative to high-risk and expensive in-house management.

www.ensysyt.com.au

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