Collins Computings Randy Forkner Receives Eagle Award from Microsoft Business Solutions

SoCal Executive Randy Forkner of Collins Computing was recognized as a leading executive in the Microsoft channel. He is one of only 10 people to receive the Eagle award, which Microsoft presented at the Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto, Canada.

MISSION VIEJO, CA (PRWEB) August 2, 2004 -- Randy Forkner, president of Collins Computing, recently received global recognition for exemplary leadership in the Microsoft® channel, promoting Microsofts mission with partners, customers, and employees. Microsoft Business Solutions is a business group of Microsoft that offers integrated business applications for small and mid-sized organizations and divisions of large enterprises delivered through a worldwide network of channel partners. Randy accepted the Eagle Award on July 10, 2004 at the Microsoft Business Solutions Global Recognition Ceremony, held during Microsofts Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto.

The Eagle Award is the only award given honoring an individuals achievement, and only 10 individuals have ever won it. Collins Computing is fortunate to employ two of them. In addition to Randy Forkner, who won the Eagle Award this year, Renny Staab, a senior consultant with Collins Computing, received the award in 1996. Several key criteria were reviewed by Microsoft Business Solutions in selecting individuals for special recognition, including: significant contributions to Microsoft Business Solutions; promoting and espousing the Microsofts partnership philosophy; and the ability to inspire and uplift others to embrace Microsofts mission.

Randy inspires everyone around him to keep focused on creating customer value and satisfaction." said Don Nelson, general manager of managed partners at Microsoft. We are honored to recognize him as a leading executive in the Microsoft channel."

Under Randys leadership, Collins Computing has had remarkable and consistent success in sales and customer satisfaction. Collins Computing has achieved Microsoft Business Solutions elite Inner Circle for nine consecutive years; has been awarded the Great Plains Excellence award in 2001 and 2003; and in 2002 received recognition as the US Outstanding Partner of the Year. Collins Computing provides implementation, customization, training and consultation for business management solutions in Southern California. It specializes in the Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains® and Microsoft Business Solutions CRM products.

Although the Eagle Award is an individual recognition, Randy Forkner passes the praise onto his employees. I have been fortunate to work with a team of great people. Their talent and dedication are the secret ingredients to Collins Computings success."

About the Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partner Program
Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners are independent companies that provide Microsoft-based end-to-end solutions and services to corporate, government, and small- or medium-sized businesses. Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners have access to a variety of resources to build their business including training, technical support, early access to Microsoft products, and peer-networking.

About Collins Computing, Inc.
Collins Computing, Inc. is a Microsoft Gold Certified Business Solutions Partner specializing in the Microsoft Great Plains and Microsoft CRM. Located in Southern California and founded in 1986, the company handles all aspects of software implementations including professional project management, custom programming, IT services, training and support. Collins Computing is widely recognized as a leader in the Microsoft channel, receiving honors such as the Inner Circle Membership, President's Club, Eagle Award, US Outstanding Partner of the Year, and recognition for Great Plains Excellence.

For more information:
Adrianne Machina, Collins Computing, 949-457-0500 x213 marketing@collinscomputing.com

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