
Complete Innovations Inc. Attains Gold Certified
Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program
Complete Innovations Inc. Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a
Microsoft Competency In ISV/ Software Solutions
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Canada — November 24, 2005
– Complete Innovations Inc., today announced it has attained Gold
Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software
Solutions, recognizing Complete Innovations’ expertise and total impact
in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Complete Innovations
Inc. has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability
to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive
a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them
a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Complete Innovations Inc. is the home to Courier Complete, a complete courier
operations management solution, Fleet Complete, a real-time fleet management
and tracking solution, and Fuel Fast, a vehicle based fuel procurement and
management system. Complete Innovations Inc. uses Microsoft infrastructure
to design mission critical operational software solutions for mobile workforce
and transportation-related companies.
“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in
the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise
and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Tony Lourakis,
President & CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified
status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide
for customers.”
“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap
between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to
trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic
technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified
expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive
customer experience with our technologies,” said Allison Watson, vice
president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft
Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Complete Innovations Inc. as a
new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in
providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Complete
Innovations Inc. had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies
are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific
Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution.
Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated
to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring
to the technology industry.
The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and
focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified
Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of
developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.
“Solutions Competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better
enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate
vice president of the Platform Strategy & Partner Group at Microsoft.
“They allow ISVs to keep and win customers with their deep knowledge
of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long
history of working closely with ISV partners to help deliver compelling
solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Solutions Competencies
are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with
ISVs worldwide.”
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents
Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide.
The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes
partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology
marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses
be successful.
About Complete Innovations Inc.
Complete Innovations Inc. is a leading global provider of mission critical
operational solutions for mobile workforce and transportation-related companies.
Renowned for excellent customer service, Complete Innovations Inc. is the
home of the Courier Complete, Fleet Complete, and Fuel Fast product lines,
with over 350 customers throughout North America and its various international
resellers. For more information, visit www.completeinnovations.com or contact
Christy Dagonas at (905) 709-0863, christyd@completeinnovations.com, press
only.