Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards
Honour Microsoft’s Top Resellers, ISVs and Solution Providers
Mississauga, Ontario – October 21, 2005 - Microsoft Canada Co. announced the winners in this year’s Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The third annual IMPACT awards recognize Microsoft Registered, Certified and Gold Certified partners that delivered exemplary solutions for their customers during the past year. Award winners were chosen from across Canada. Winners were announced in front of 200 people from Microsoft’s technology partner community and Microsoft Canada at a gala event in Toronto on October 20, 2005.
"Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards helps us recognize the technology partner community, especially those who have made outstanding contributions to Microsoft’s business, customers and the community as a whole," said David Hemler, President, Microsoft Canada Co. "It's a great time to be a Microsoft technology partner. This year Microsoft has a full pipeline of platform innovations on the way and, as the momentum builds into even greater velocity, Microsoft is continuing to investments in the technology partner channel."
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.
“As leaders in their respective fields, customers have high expectations from our technology partners, and every year they meet and exceed those expectations,” said Lora Gernon, Director of Partner Sales, Microsoft Canada Co. “Microsoft takes great pleasure in honouring those partners who’s dedication and hard work provide such great results.”
The winners of the 2005 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were:
Advanced Infrastructure Solution of the Year
Community Leadership Award
• LegendCorp
Business Intelligence Solution of the Year
• Concept Interactive Inc.
Integrated E-Business Solution of the Year
• Systemgroup Inc.
Information Worker Solution of the Year
Customer Experience Award
• Navantis Inc.
Learning Solutions Partner of the Year
• CDI Education
MBS - ERP Solution of the Year
• Groupe Conseil LVMB
MBS - CRM Solution of the Year
• iFusion Solutions Inc.
MBS - Rookie of the Year
• Assistus Corporation
MBS - ISV Solution of the Year
• Encore Business Solutions Inc.
ISV Innovation Award
• Upside Software Inc.
Networking Infrastructure Solution of the Year
• BridgeTech Systems
Security Solution of the Year
• Conamex International
OEM of the Year
• Alco Digital Solutions
System Builder of the Year
• Stealth Computer Corporation
Marketing Innovation Award – Enterprise
Top Large Account Reseller (LAR) of the Year – Volume Licensing Sales
Top Large Account Reseller (LAR) of the Year – Academic Sales – Healthcare
Top Large Account Reseller (LAR) of the Year – Academic Sales – Education
• SoftChoice
Marketing Innovation Award – SMB
• 360 Visibility Inc.
Channel Builder Award
• iFusion Solutions Inc. & Habañero Consulting Group
Platform Value Award
• Genticity Inc.
Small Business Partner Specialist of the Year
• Mantralogix Inc.
Top Value Added Reseller (VAR) of the Year – Revenue
• CDW
Top Value Added Reseller (VAR) of the Year- Growth
• Lanworks Inc.
Top Large Account Reseller (LAR) of the Year – Volume Licensing Growth
• Software House International
Distributor of the Year – OEM
Northern Lights - Distributor of the Year
• Ingram Micro Canada
Distributor of the Year - Finished Good
• Tech Data Canada
Associate Distributor of the Year
• Daiwa
Northern Lights - LAR of the Year
• SaltSpring Software Inc.
About the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community. Microsoft Canada has outlined 32 categories to highlight the Partner Program competencies to honour the achievements of top technology partners.
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.
For a list of all 2005 winners, and more information on the Microsoft for Partner IMPACT Awards, please visit www.microsoft.ca/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. Microsoft Canada is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with MSN.CA offices located in Toronto, and eight 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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