Citigate Hudson Announces Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program for Business Intelligence

Citigate Hudson, a subsidiary of Incepta Group plc (LSE: ITA) and a leading developer of interactive web-based business intelligence applications, attained status of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 3, 2003 - Citigate Hudson, a subsidiary of Incepta Group plc (LSE: ITA) and a leading developer of interactive web-based business intelligence applications, attained status of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

Citigate Hudson which provides Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing solutions and services such as database application development with SQL Server and .NET, has been named as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Business Intelligence due to its proven track record of customer satisfaction, and competence in leveraging Microsoft technologies to provide excellent BI-related solutions. Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program will provide Citigate Hudson with resources to help it develop and deploy robust business intelligence solutions that will help customers to better manage and capitalize on their company's data.

Citigate Hudson is extremely pleased with our new status as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Business Intelligence," said Lawrence De Voe, Vice President of Business Development. "Being a Gold member of the program allows us to clearly promote ourselves to customers as having proven expertise in providing high-quality data warehousing solutions. The incremental benefits provided through our Gold membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program provides a way for customers to identify companies that have proven their commitment and expertise in one or more specialized areas when delivering Microsoft technologies. Specifically, those related to business intelligence solutions featuring data warehousing, data mart, or OLAP functionality. Microsoft Certified Partners who meet the highest set of criteria, including advanced certification and a portfolio of real-world customer references, are identified as Gold Certified -- the most skilled partners in specific solution areas.

"In order for companies to respond more quickly to customers and understand new market opportunities, they depend on an agile technology environment to empower their company's key decision makers," said Allison Watson, Vice President of the Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Microsoft recognizes that companies need a high-caliber technology partner who speaks the language of both business and IT and can deliver the most meaningful solutions through technology. Today, Microsoft recognizes Citigate Hudson for demonstrated customer satisfaction with previous business intelligence deployments. This distinction brings value to the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program and makes it clear that Citigate Hudson has the skills and experience to provide high-quality Business Intelligence solutions utilizing Microsoft technology."

About Citigate Hudson
Citigate Hudson, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is a leading-edge business intelligence and database application solution provider that designs and implements integrated, scalable enterprise systems for companies of all sizes. Citigate Hudsons business intelligence services include: business analysis; developing secure web-based digital dashboards; training; data warehousing; database performance tuning; data-feed and migration services; and networking architecture and infrastructure design services to support enterprise solutions. Headquartered in New York, Citigate Hudson has worked with a broad portfolio of clients since its 1997 inception, including: ABN AMRO, Arts International, Bear Stearns, Credit Suisse First Boston, Hess Energy Trading, SmartMoney.com, and TV Guide. For more information, visit www.citigatehudson.com.

For More Information Please Contact:
Lawrence De Voe
Vice President of Business Development
Citigate Hudson
212-840-0008
lawrence.devoe@citigatehudson.com