Microsoft Canada Co. Announces 2004 Impact Award Finalists
Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards recognize excellence in Microsoft Canada's technology partner community
MISSISSAUGA, ON, October 29, 2004 - Microsoft Canada Co. today announced the finalists in this year’s Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The second annual IMPACT awards acknowledge the outstanding work resellers and solution providers are doing with Microsoft-based technologies and products to deliver virtually seamless solutions for their customers. More than 300 entries were submitted by technology partners from across Canada. The winners will be announced at a gala event in Toronto on November 9th, 2004.
“The record number of entries this year shows that the technology partner community is growing and thriving. The 2004 IMPACT Award finalists are the top technology partners in Canada in their category because they have championed innovative thinking and delivered exceptional value for their customers,” said Lora Gernon, Director of Partner Sales and Marketing, Microsoft Canada. “Finalists have raised the bar in delivering outstanding customer service and optimization of Microsoft-based technologies.”
Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were open to Systems Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Authorized Education Resellers, Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners, Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers.
The IMPACT Awards include categories that recognize top technology partners for excellence in customer service, community involvement and successful marketing activities. In 2004, Microsoft Canada added new categories that distinguish top technology partners for “solutions of the year” in their areas of competency and expertise. The finalists in 20 categories are as follows:
Advanced Infrastructure Solution of the Year
| • | LegendCorp |
| • | Metafore Corporation |
| • | The Siroky Group Inc. |
Business Intelligence Solution of the Year
| • | The Catalytics Group Inc., Panorama Software |
| • | DevStudios International Inc. |
| • | IntelliGauge |
Channel Builder Award
| • | Cyence International |
| • | Diamond Municipal Solutions, Class Software Solutions Ltd. |
| • | T4G Limited, Galeforce Solutions Inc. |
Customer Experience Award
| • | Conamex International |
| • | PPT Physical Planning Technologies Inc. |
| • | Spirit Systems Group Ltd. |
Independent Software Vendor Innovation Award
| • | Dakis Decision Systems Inc. |
| • | Loki Management Systems Inc. |
| • | LPI Level Platforms Inc. |
| • | Upside Software Inc. |
Integrated E-Business Solution of the Year
| • | Clarity Systems Limited |
| • | Dakis Decision Systems Inc. |
| • | DevStudios International Inc. |
Information Worker Solution of the Year
| • | CANSYS Inc., LegendCorp |
| • | imason inc. |
| • | Navantis Inc. |
Networking Infrastructure Solution of the Year
| • | Conamex International |
| • | Inventive Networks Inc. |
| • | LPI Level Platforms Inc. |
Platform Value Award
| • | Genticity Inc. |
| • | LegendCorp |
| • | Softworks Consulting Group Ltd. |
Security Solution of the Year
| • | Colligo Networks Inc. |
| • | Cyberplex Inc. |
| • | LegendCorp |
MBS - ERP Solution of the Year
| • | Tectura Corporation (formerly Options Software) |
MBS - CRM Solution of the Year
| • | GaleForce Solutions Inc. |
| • | Salentica Systems Inc. |
| • | T4G Limited |
MBS - Rookie of the Year
| • | Ideaca |
| • | Naxxa Solutions Inc. |
| • | 360 Visibility Inc. |
MBS - Independent Software Vendor Solution of the Year
| • | Diamond Software Inc. |
| • | GaleForce Solutions Inc. |
| • | WellPoint Systems Inc. |
MBS - Evangelist of the Year
| • | Axentia |
| • | CANSYS Incorporated, LegendCorp |
| • | Tectura Corporation (formerly Options Software) |
Northern Lights – Large Account Reseller of the Year
| • | SaltSpring Software Inc. |
| • | Softchoice Corporation |
| • | 3-SOFT Group |
Marketing Innovation Award
| • | Dell Canada Inc. |
| • | JOVACO Solutions Inc. |
| • | NexInnovations Inc. |
Co-Marketing Award
| • | CMS Consulting Inc. |
| • | Express Computers |
| • | Radio Beacon Inc. |
Community Leadership Award
| • | Dell Canada Inc. |
| • | DevStudios International Inc. |
Certified Partner for Learning Solutions of the Year
| • | CDI Education |
| • | HiTech Institute |
| • | Polar Bear Corporate Education Solutions |
For more details about the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards please go to: http://www.microsoft.com/canada/awards
About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Co. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT"), the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services in both French and English. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has 10 regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Visit Microsoft Canada’s Web site at www.microsoft.ca.
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