Exemplary contributions and innovative solutions from Microsoft Dynamics partner community recognized.

WASHINGTON (July 14, 2010) – Today, at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2010 in Washington, D.C., Microsoft Corp. honored the strongest performing Microsoft Dynamics partners for demonstrating significant customer impact by developing and delivering innovative solutions that help customers drive their businesses forward.

“This is a favorite time of the year for our worldwide partner community as we gather to celebrate the achievements made by our channel partners,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “As the success of the Microsoft Dynamics platform is dependent upon the commitment of our partners, our winners demonstrate this commitment by delivering innovative and impactful solutions that provide value to customers worldwide and across all industries, from manufacturing to retail. This recognition represents the highest achievement attainable by our Microsoft Dynamics partners, and we thank them for their dedication to Microsoft.”

At WPC 2010, 12 Microsoft Dynamics partners were recognized with the Microsoft WPC 2010 Awards. More than 375 partners worldwide submitted nominations for their solutions, and award winners and finalists were selected from this group based on their innovative use of Microsoft Dynamics to deliver strategic and valuable solutions that meet diverse customer needs. The Microsoft WPC 2010 award recipients are as follows:

• Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year: Eclipse Computing Pty Ltd.
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year: Avanade Inc.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner of the Year: Rock Solid Technologies Inc.
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Partner of the Year: Anglia Business Solutions
• Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale Solutions Partner of the Year: New West Technologies Inc.
• Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner of the Year: Queue Associates Inc.
• Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing Partner of the Year: Fullscope Inc.
• Microsoft Dynamics Distribution Partner of the Year: HSO Nederland B.V.
• Microsoft Dynamics Retail Partner of the Year: Junction Solutions
• Microsoft Dynamics Professional Services Partner of the Year: Client Profiles
• Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year: VeriPark
• Microsoft Dynamics Public Sector Partner of the Year: CIBER UK

Out of thousands of partners, Microsoft also honored 13 with the 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Regional Partner of the Year award and 13 independent software vendors (ISVs) were awarded the 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Regional ISV of the Year award, along with Outsourcery Ltd., which was named 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Hosting Partner of the Year. In addition, select top performers were honored from the Microsoft Dynamics channel, including Tribridge, named the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding Reseller of the Year, and To-increase B.V., named the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding ISV of the Year. Several key criteria were considered when selecting Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partners for this special recognition, including outstanding sales performance, thorough technological expertise on Microsoft Dynamics products and services, consistently high level of customer satisfaction, and feedback from Microsoft team members. The performance-based Microsoft Dynamics Regional Partner of the Year award recipients are as follows:

Reseller Awards

• Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding Reseller of the Year: Tribridge
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Asia Pacific: Avanade Asia Pte Ltd.
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Canada: BDO Dunwoody LLP
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe: XAPT Hungary Kft
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for France: Prodware
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Germany: GPB Software & Systeme GmbH & Co. KG
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Greater China: Tectura-GCR
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for India: Tectura-India
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Japan: Pacific Business Consulting Inc.
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Latin America: AlfaPeople-Latam
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Middle East and Africa: ColumbusIT-MEA
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for United Kingdom: eBECS Ltd.
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for United States: mcaConnect LLC
• Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Western Europe: HSO Group

ISV Awards

• Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding ISV of the Year: To-increase B.V.
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Canada: IndustryBuilt Software Ltd.
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe: NaviCon Group Ltd.
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for France: TVH CONSULTING
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Germany: agiles Informationssysteme GmbH
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Latin America: Gyssa Software Inc.
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Middle East and Africa: Dynamics Vertical Solutions FZ-LLC
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for United Kingdom: Maginus Software Solutions Ltd.
• Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Western Europe: AXtension b.v.

Hoster Award

• Microsoft Dynamics Hosting Partner of the Year: Outsourcery Ltd.

During the recognition ceremony, a select group of Microsoft Dynamics partners were named to the Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics and President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics. Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics represents an elite group of the most strategic Microsoft Dynamics partners from around the globe whose sales achievement ranks them in the highest echelon of the Microsoft Dynamics global network of partners. These partners are recognized for their exceptional overall company performance in delivering valuable solutions to Microsoft Dynamics customers. President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics honors high-performing Microsoft Dynamics partners whose commitment to customers is reflected in their business success and growth.

A list of the 2010 Microsoft Dynamics WPC and Regional Partner award winners and finalists can be found online at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc/docs/2010MicrosoftDynamicsPartnerAwards.xps.

A list of the 2010 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics award winners can be found online at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc/docs/2010InnerCircle.xps.

A list of the 2010 President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics award winners can be found online at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc/docs/2010PresidentsClub.xps.

About Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference

Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference provides Microsoft’s partner community with access to key marketing and business strategies, leadership, and information regarding specific customer solutions designed to help partners succeed in the marketplace. Along with informative learning opportunities covering sales, marketing, services and technology, the Worldwide Partner Conference is an ideal setting for partners to garner valuable knowledge from their peers and from Microsoft. More information can be found at http://www.digitalwpc.com and on the Partner Network home page at http://microsoftpartnernetwork.com.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.

About Microsoft

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Source: Microsoft Corp.

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