Cimage NovaSoft Announces Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program

Bracknell, Berks, UK — 24th February 2003

Cimage NovaSoft, today announced it is a new member in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program. Cimage NovaSoft, which provides document management eBusiness solutions that enable enterprises worldwide to improve their business performance through better management of their information, has been named as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products, due to its commitment to the Microsoft platform and its proven track record of developing robust and reliable software products. Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program will provide Cimage NovaSoft resources it needs to develop innovative software built on the Microsoft platform and maintain customer confidence that Cimage NovaSoft products are compatible with new Microsoft technologies.

“Cimage NovaSoft is extremely pleased with our new status as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products," said Richard Sharp, executive vice president of Sales & Marketing at Cimage NovaSoft. "Being a Gold Member of the program allows us to clearly promote ourselves to customers as having proven expertise in providing high-quality software products. 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. Microsoft Certified Partners need to meet a higher set of criteria for each category, including enhanced certification and a portfolio of real-world customer references, and are thus identified as the most skilled partners in specific solution areas. 

“Given the number of choices in software products in the market today, customers need to quickly learn who is committed to integration and testing,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Partner Programs Group at Microsoft. “Companies need to be assured that a software provider has a policy of platform testing and integration. With commitments to the Microsoft Windows and .NET platforms, Impact has clearly demonstrated that its software products are robust and credible. Microsoft is pleased to have Cimage NovaSoft as a Gold Certified Partner for Software Products.”

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Editor's notes

Cimage NovaSoft Ltd is a global provider of eBusiness application solutions to industry, solutions that enable enterprises to improve their business performance through better management of their information, both internally and with their supply chain.

Web based information exchange and collaborative working tools have been combined with an in-depth knowledge of industry to create a range of Focused Industry Solution Templates and Best Practice Guidelines. These off-the-shelf templates allow enterprises to roll out an already proven solution to manage their content throughout its lifecycle - from the initial conceptual project, through to operation, records management and re-use. Benefits include reduced costs, increased operational efficiency, easier regulatory compliance and a faster return on investment.

Cimage NovaSoft has over 650 installations in over 30 countries and its customers include British Energy, Ford, Marathon Oil, TXU Electric, Qwest Communications and British Telecom.

Cimage NovaSoft can be found on the web at www.cimagenovasoft.com

Please direct reader enquiries to:

Cimage NovaSoft Ltd
Centennial Court
Easthampstead Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JZ
UK

Contact: Andy Hamlyn
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