Compass Technology Receives Second Microsoft Gold Certification

Compass Technology Managment has received a second Microsoft Gold Partner certification in Business Intelligence. Compass has already received Gold Partner status in Collaboration Solutions. Compass also participates in the Partner Advisory Councils for Emerging Technologies and Collaboration and Communications.

CHESAPEAKE, VA (PRWEB) January 1, 2004 --Compass Technology Management, a mid-Atlantic information technology solutions provider, today announced it has received a second Microsoft Gold Certified Partner designation in Business Intelligence. Compass Technology Managements proven track record of customer satisfaction, and competence in leveraging Microsoft technologies to provide excellent Business Intelligence related solutions was a key factor in achieving this prestigious designation. Compass customers will immediately see the benefits of this new relationship with Microsoft in the increased resources for development and deployment of robust solutions to help them better manage and capitalize on their company's data. Faced with the need to improve marketing decision support based on the how, why and when of customer contact, the overwhelming benefit of Business Intelligence is the ability to increase the Return on Relationship" with every customer while reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.

We are extremely pleased and excited to add this second Microsoft Gold Certified Partnership in Business Intelligence to our knowledge base," said Jim Funari, President and CEO, Compass Technology Management. "Being a Gold member of the program allows us to clearly promote ourselves to customers as having proven expertise in providing high-quality database, decision support and 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." Compass also participates in the Partner Advisory Councils for Emerging Technologies and Collaboration and Communications.

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. Compass was previously awarded Microsoft Certified Gold Partner status in Collaboration Solutions. This certification recognizes technology's best for building custom-developed, knowledge-sharing solutions on top of one of Microsoft's core server platforms: Share Point Portal, Exchange Server, or SQL Server.

"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 Compass Technology Management 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 Compass Technology Management has the skills and experience to provide high-quality Business Intelligence solutions utilizing Microsoft technology."

About Compass Technology Management

Compass Technology Management is the trusted partner and advisor of choice for businesses and non profit organizations. By providing world class services and industry leading products clients are empowered to exceed their customers expectations. Compass offers a complete portfolio of integrated business solutions and managed application services designed to promote efficiencies, reduce cost and add value. Some of Compass end-to-end offerings include: needs assessment, solution evaluation and selection, implementation and managed services. Compass clients consistently benefit from the depth of Compass subject matter expertise and reliable processes for predictable results.

Compass Technology Management is headquartered in Chesapeake, VA with data centers in Virginia Beach, VA and Nashville, TN. For more information please call 888-239-8515 or visit us on the web at: www.compass.net
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