Published on Friday, September 30, 2011
Albany Software, the pioneering developer of electronic payment solutions, today announced it has achieved a Gold Independent Software Vendor Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Gold Competency, organisations must complete a rigorous set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, have the right number of Microsoft Certified Professionals, submit customer references and demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction by participating in an annual survey.
Albany Software is a leading authority in the e-business market and provides a comprehensive portfolio of strategic solutions designed to facilitate electronic payments, collections and document delivery. Holding almost a quarter of the Bacs market share in the UK, it has already enabled thousands of customers in the UK to benefit from process automation, increased efficiency and significant cost reductions.
Adrian Stafford-Jones, Managing Director of Albany Software, comments, "A Gold Independent Software Vendor Competency sets us apart from the competition and establishes us as market leaders; further demonstrating our commitment to serving the needs of customers relying on Microsoft-based solutions."
"The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to empower solution providers to succeed in today's business environment. By achieving the prestigious Gold competency, participating companies are provided with a rich set of benefits, including increased customer visibility through branding and accessibility, training and support," said Jon Roskill, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "We are proud to put forth a program that provides the right resources to help a company develop the expertise customers demand in today's competitive market and also provides the community and infrastructure that can connect them to one another, lowering costs for all parties."
Since 1989 Albany has continually developed e-business solutions which improve efficiency and enable organisations to automate processes. Albany's range of software includes ePAY, an intelligent payment solution which incorporates Bacs and Faster Payments; eVERIFY, a UK bank account verification tool; eCONNECT, Albany's electronic document delivery software and eCOLLECT, a collection management solution for Direct Debits. The scope and versatility of Albany's solutions enables the software provider to serve businesses across a multitude of diverse industries.
The Microsoft Gold Competency signifies to the market that a company has demonstrated the highest level of skill and achievement within a given technology specialisation. All 28 Microsoft competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's specific technology capabilities, helping customers find solution providers quickly and easily. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry.
Through the Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV)/Software competency, Partners can gain access to the latest technology, market opportunities, and sales and marketing resources that have been specifically created with ISVs in mind. From planning the development cycle to supporting customers, Gold ISV Partners will have the tools and resources they need to build innovative solutions and bring them to market.
The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organisations that deliver products and services based on the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers a superior experience and outcomes.
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