BRISBANE, 31 January, 2008 – Emantra, a specialist provider of software-as-a-service, has been awarded Microsoft Gold Partner Certification, the highest accolade available in the Microsoft Partner Program.
Achieving Gold Partner Certification recognises Emantra as one of a select group of companies who have the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. Emantra has been awarded competencies in two areas - Advanced Infrastructure Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. In addition to proving these competencies, Emantra achievement of Gold Certified Partner status required exceptional customer references, individual staff certification levels, and meeting sales targets.
Emantra’s Advanced Infrastructure Solution competency recognises its proven expertise in the specialist area of Hosting solutions, whilst Networking Infrastructure Solutions demonstrates Emantra’s competency in crafting small to medium-size business infrastructure solutions.
Commenting on the award, Pip Marlow, Small and Mid-sized Sales and Partner Director, Microsoft Australia said, “Emantra continues to gain kudos for its technical expertise as a provider of software- as-a-service in Australia. Microsoft is delighted to welcome Emantra as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. The company has demonstrated a winning ability to deliver Microsoft software and solutions as part of a valuable professional service.”
Managing Director of Emantra, Ross Dewar, said of the achievement, “We are thrilled to enjoy Gold Partner status – it really signifies the coming of age of Emantra. We are now one of a small group of wholly Australian companies who have a recognised specialisation in the Hosting area and as a result we see enormous market opportunities, particularly in the emerging area of unified communications.” Microsoft Gold Partners have access to significant resources and support from Microsoft, including a Technical Services Coordinator, access to the Partner Knowledge Base, priority listing in Microsoft Directories as well as other benefits.