Integrated Digital Systems Attains 2004 Gold Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program
Integrated Digital Systems further distinguishes Itself by earning a Microsoft Competency In ISV Software Solutions along with the release of it’s second Microsoft Certified Product “Edge2004”.
Manassas, Virginia USA — September 15th, 2004 — IDS, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV Software Solutions recognizing Integrated Digital System’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Integrated Digital Systems 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.
Integrated Digital Systems/ScanAmerica, Inc. (IDS) a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and has been a Microsoft Partner since the very first Channel Alliance Program offered by Microsoft. IDS has a 10+ year history of designing and developing document management systems, providing business process management consulting, workflow process design, digital imaging integration, and document conversion services.
“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program in 2004 placing Integrated Digital Systems at the highest level under the new Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers and develop new and innovative products tested and certified based on Microsoft’s high development standards,” said Larry D. Hunt Chairman and CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers. This new elevated status coincides with the certification by Veritest Labs of our latest “Edge2004” Business Information Management product.”
“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 Integrated Digital Systems/ScanAmerica, Inc. as a new ISV Software Solutions Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
As one of the new requirements in 2004 for attaining Gold Certified Status, Integrated Digital Systems 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.
IDS is a growing knowledge/document management integrator, technical support, and document management solutions product manufacturer and services company. IDS specialized offerings include:
- Manufacturer of Document Management Software products
- Electronic Healthcare Records Solutions and Services
- Secure Collaboration and Sharing Solutions
- Business Process Workflow Solutions
- Records Conversion Services
- Remote Hosting Services
- Integration and Support Services
IDS personnel have been providing commercial and government customers with document management solutions, correspondence management systems, business process consulting, workflow solutions, custom imaging solutions, Intra/Internet solutions and design services, HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley-compliant products, digital signing and security products (PKI), 508C integration and support, document conversion services, litigation support services, technical support, installation, maintenance, third party product integration, and “Edge” brand name products since the company’s inception.
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