July 13, 2011 : 16:21PM
BCM Logic (Poland)
Business Continuity Management Platform lets customers manage incidents in real time to help IT and business prioritize operations and minimize the impact. BCMLogic is a complete solution for business continuity planning, incident management and crisis coordination. It delivers out-of-the-box predefined models for different market sectors, methodology for analysis of interruption impact on financial, reputation and legal compliance.
BCMLogic while it is a standalone Azure application itself it can be also integrated with already existing, on-premise 3rd party business continuity applications. It is a great scenario to build a hybrid environment by expanding current applications into Windows Azure platform. As the business continuity continue to be one of top 3 CIO’s priorities we expect big market uptake, especially from Enterprise space. At the moment, BCMLogic is finalizing first sales of its application to one of Polish top banks. Well done, BCM Logic!
Business Logic Systems (Romania)
MMS Gateway has been conceived as an advanced tool for MMS dispatching management, acting as a gateway between applications specialized in MMS communication (rewarding solutions, campaigning solutions and so on) and MMSC. The solution ensures smooth, trouble-free data communication in a secure environment. MMS Gateway can provide:
• Versatile integration with multiple MMSC platforms
• Advanced MMS dispatching management
• Smart prioritization of MMS via clear-cut, easily configurable rules
• Advanced, in-depth MMS dispatching reporting
• Advanced application error management
MMS Gateway is part of InTelestage™, a truly cost effective solution that has been developed using the latest Microsoft® .NET technology and service-oriented architecture, which includes profiling, campaigning, rewarding and reporting capabilities tailored to suit CSP’(Communication Service Provider) needs. Well done, Business Logic Systems!
CÍGLER SOFTWARE, a.s.(Czech Republic)
itsMyBill (iDoklad.cz) – an accounting multitenant application for small businesses
CÍGLER SOFTWARE is a key partner on Czech ERP market with an installed base of more than 100.000 of their S3 Money application and more than 30.000 customers with regular maintenance.
iDoklad.cz is an online service for managing billing for small companies and sole traders natively written on the Windows Azure platform using Silverlight technology and with the emphasis on simple and easy use and data security that makes the most of the advantages that are provided to this solution by Microsoft technologies.
The service is accessible at www.idoklad.cz.
Potential in Czech Republic for iDoklad is around 975.000 users when expected target is 10.000 on the end of 2011!!!
The service is open to further development, communication with ERP systems (for instance Microsoft Dynamics ERP) using the OData protocol is being prepared as well as the support of Microsoft online platforms – Web Office Apps and Office 365 and thanks to the design of the server part of OData and Silverlight, the development of iDoklad client for the Windows Phone 7 platform has been planned.
iDoklad service is designed for language and legislative localization of the EU countries from its very beginnings, language and legislative versions in English and German are being prepared. Well done, CÍGLER Software!
SDA Informatika Kft (Hungary)
UniPoll is a cloud based survey engine that lets you create, publish, fill in and analyze online questionnaires. It can be used in various areas from market research through events planning and quality assurance to tourism and education. UniPoll is highly customizable, uses a set of built in templates and can be integrated into simple web pages as well as sophisticated corporate environments. The product is currently in use at universities, research institutes and hotels. Well done, SDA Informatika!
SoftOne (Greece)
Soft1 (S1aaS) ERP is a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning solution that runs in the cloud on Windows Azure. This is an exceptional win for Microsoft because SoftOne is one of the top 10 ISVs in Greece and one of the top 5 in the ERP market. Their brand name is well-known and very well positioned in the Greek ISV market. Their solution has already influenced other top tier ISVs to check & develop on Azure. SoftOne are already 3 years in the SaaS business and evaluated Azure against other platforms before committing (i.e. Amazon) and have moved their flagship application to Azure. The core module is written in Dephi demonstrating the exceptional interoperability of Azure Platform. The online product has already been sold to several end-customers, both in Greece and abroad. Well done, SoftOne!
July 6, 2011 : 11:14AM
SIVECO Romania SA (Romania)
Siveco Romania has shown continued commitment and investment in development and migration of applications to Microsoft Platform while proactively searching for new opportunities in relation to strategic directions of Microsoft. They therefor provided an example for jointly selling with Microsoft in external markets.
Siveco Romania embraced cloud value proposition and migrated a highly visible application (ADLic) to Azure platform, which annually publishes the results for high school admission tests. They allocated resources and worked jointly with Microsoft teams to make the application ready to use Azure for this year tests. Siveco further developed and presented education solutions for Microsoft Surface 1.0 in international fairs. Now Siveco Romania has already agreed with Samsung and Microsoft representatives to have access to Surface 2.0 and to execute a pilot project for the Romanian Ministry of Education. Well done, Siveco!
Softera Baltic (Lithuania)
Softera Baltic is one of the fastest growing MBS partner in Baltics. It is one of most sophisticated partners, focusing not only on Dynamics NAV, but developing competence and implementing successful projects with Dynamics CRM, SharePoint and Business Intelligence solutions. Softera is a truly customer oriented and not product oriented company: always listening to customer wishes and using a wide range of various Microsoft products to meet highest customer expectations, rather than one product implementation with limited possibilities. NSAT rate of 180 demonstrably proves right attitude.
Softera is one of the most active partners and always willing to support Microsoft activities, participating in our events presenting various Microsoft solutions and own successful implementations together with satisfied customers. Softera is one of a few Dynamics NAV localization partners in Baltics, committed to create partner based localization and provide it to the whole market. Softera is right example of valuable cooperation with other Microsoft partners in the region. Well done, Softera!
SOFTIP, a.s. (Slovakia)
Since its establishment in 1991 SOFTIP has grown and has strengthened its position as a reputable company that currently cares for more than 3,000 customers.
SOFTIP has long term experience in designing and implementing software projects, developing and maintaining software products and related services. As a system integrator and customized information system supplier SOFTIP has a significant position in Slovakia.
SOFTIP has been a Microsoft GOLD Certified Partner since 2005. In 2008 they received the title of Microsoft Unified Communications Voice Ready Partner as the first such company in Slovakia. Two years later it was again the first in the Slovak Republic to provide Exchange and SharePoint Services as well as Unified Communications as a hosted service. The application and installation of these products (Lync, Exchange and SharePoint Services) at SOFTIP customers has led the company to repeatedly win a Microsoft Industry Award. Well done, SOFTIP!
WBI Systems a.s. (Czech Republic)
WBI Systems has been hired as a new partner 1,5 years ago and has a strong focus on deploying Microsoft products and solutions. Within this short period WBI has achieved excellent results and has acquired 15 competencies and more than 25 Dynamics and additional 75 Microsoft solutions customers. They have increased their number of certified consultants up to 60 with strong MS knowledge and in solutions. They bring competitive advantage with innovation, help customers to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enable them to respond flexibly to the changing market conditions and also build long term customers satisfaction via skilled and experienced team. Well done, WBI systems!
Webmedia (Estonia)
Webmedia has demonstrated skill and ability in two important categories: SharePoint and CRM, and in addition is doing custom development on Windows platform using Microsoft tools latest versions. As Country Partner of the Year for Estonia, Webmedia stands out with the SharePoint-based Content Management Solution in the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, and with the CRM Sales and Marketing Solution at EMT (Estonian Mobile Telephone). Both solutions are tightly integrated with Microsoft Office and other products. In its application Webmedia has described the customers’ pains and reasoning plus the specific outcomes it has achieved with the solution at the customers, plus has positive and verifiable feedback from the customers. Well done, Webmedia!
July 5, 2011 : 12:41PM
GMCS Verex (Russia)
GMCS Verex was established in 1997 and since then it has become a leading IT consulting company, carrying out over 300 comprehensive projects and building up significant experience working with large enterprises in various sectors of the economy both in Russia and abroad. GMCS has expertise in solutions build on a wide range of Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft BI (SQL + SharePoint), Microsoft SharePoint (DocFlow, WorkFlow, Portals automation). GMCS is working on adding Microsoft Cloud technologies to its portfolio. GMSC Verex earned 4 Gold competencies in MPN: Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Portals and Collaboration. GMCS made a breakthrough this year, entering new markets which were previously dominated by solutions from Oracle. It carried out a series of projects in Public sector (Sochi2014, Rosmorport, Rosnanotech, etc.), Utilities sector (RAO ESV, OGK-4, Energoauditcontrol, Kamchatskenergo, etc.), Telco sector (Skylink, Rostelecom, Synterra, etc.). Well done, GMCS Verex!
Gowi (Serbia)
The award winning solution “Assistant & Add-In for Microsoft Outlook 2010” is a complete, high-quality product made for a wide target audience. It is a mini CRM completely programmed in .NET & Visual Studio 2010, as an Add-in for Outlook 2010.
As a mini CRM solution that highly integrates into Microsoft Office platform it adds value to both: Office platform itself as a base for business in SMB segment and on the other side to SMB business itself by providing base for starting CRM oriented relations with existing and new customers. Moreover it is quite clear that the target audience are likely to become satisfied users of Microsoft Enterprise CRM solutions in the future. Well done, Gowi!
Infrastructure Solutions Consulting Group (Poland)
ISCG is a consulting company which specializes in business & IT consultancy and software development and whose services concentrate on improvement of the customer activities. They are specialized in IT security, implementation and migration of Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange or building intranet/extranet portals based on Microsoft Office SharePoint. Further, Microsoft Unified Communications and Authentication solutions are part of their portfolio.
The quality of their solutions is especially showing when seeing their list of customers in public sector: Amongst them are the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. Well done, ISCG!
MONT Almaty (Kazakhstan)
 MONT Almaty is known for its strong focus on broader reach and high loyalty of resellers. In 2010, the company implemented a new concept for demand generation in form of interactive workshops for end customers, organized jointly with key resellers. General practice for distributors was to focus on to-partner activities and leave practical execution of end-customer demand generation to resellers or Microsoft. New workshops were incorporating consistent and comprehensive marketing communication, implementation quality, and supporting with materials and readiness. The new format better promotes the high value of Microsoft technologies and demonstrates how Microsoft solutions increase productivity and simplify day-to-day business operations for end-users. With this innovative approach MONT increased partner sales from 10 to 40% within 5 weeks of workshop, grew loyalty and made real business impact. In order to land new concept of co-operation with resellers and to ensure marketing activity quality, MONT closely engaged with Microsoft and jointly built partner/MS/Distributor strategy. Well done, MONT Almaty!
SiEBEN TECHNOLOGIES (Greece)
 70% of SiEBEN’s business represents Microsoft revenue with $180K MS license revenue and $3600K in Partner Services. SiEBEN technologies is one of Microsoft’s strategic Greek partners specialized in Voice and Collaboration and is the #1 Voice deployment partner in Greece. At one customer, SiEBEN deployed OCS/Lync on more than 50% of the total PCIB. Further, a Cloud campaign was launched leading to improved customer relations and sales effectiveness. The customer was provided with interactive communication and improved service in order to minimize costs for the upfront purchase, installation and maintenance of infrastructure. Microsoft BPIO & ROI tools were used to demonstrate the benefit of Microsoft solution and the customer was able to reach its ROI within 6 months! Well done, SiEBEN!
July 3, 2011 : 8:50AM
Abbaty (Bulgaria)
From February 1st to 28th 2011, the 17th Population and Housing Census was conducted in Bulgaria. The goal of the census was to collect full, exact, and adequate information about the condition of the population, economy, and society. This is the first time when an Internet based census is applied. The total number of persons enumerated by Internet is 3,100,023 which represents 41.2% of the total number of persons living in Bulgaria. Savings for the Bulgarian government are estimated on 3 million euro. From the technology point of view the solution provided: shortest development time, very good integration between different parts of the system and system modules, a modern architecture, high performance and scalability, very high level of security of the personal data that is collected during the work of the system and low cost. Well done, Abbaty!
Adacta (Slovenia)
Adacta d.o.o. is the biggest and most skilled Dynamics ERP partner in Adriatic region and one of the top Dynamics partners in the CEE. They are also the only Dynamics partner in Slovenia that offers both ERP solutions and is Microsoft’s go to partner for large and complex ERP projects. They effectively landed Dynamics AX in Slovenia so we are now able to compete against SAP and Oracle. Well done, Adacta!
BMS Consulting (Ukraine)
 Since the establishment of BMS Consulting in 1997, the company has partnered with Microsoft to win customers together and deliver innovative solutions. Now BMS Consulting has 6 Gold Competencies, and boasts the largest system integrators team dedicated to Microsoft technologies. At the same time BMS Consulting is the biggest Large Account Reseller in Ukraine. This year BMS Consulting demonstrated outstanding results by setting highest standards in creating unique business value for our customers and decisively winning competition with wide range of Microsoft technology stack over our key rivals. Partner managed to implement number of most market visible solutions with our strategic accounts. Completing these projects created sound basis for growing Microsoft business in Ukraine. Well done, BMS Consulting!
Cikom d.o.o. (Montenegro)
Electronic Meeting for the Montenegrin Government is a solution developed for the preparation, implementation and monitoring of meeting proposals for the Government of Montenegro.
Solution is built on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 using the current Windows server technologies, Microsoft SQL Server and full integration with Microsoft Active Directory service and Microsoft Exchange Server.
Microsoft Services took part in project management and helped the partner to deliver the solution to the customer. This is a clear example how partnership between partners and Microsoft is beneficiary for all sides:
- Microsoft ensures the quality of solution delivered on our platform
- Cikom trains its consultants, increases knowledge about Microsoft technologies, develops relationship with satisfied customer
- Government of Montenegro gets a great solution which not only decreases costs but gives a whole new range of possibilities for improving their daily tasks and procedures. Well done, Cikom d.o.o.
Delta Informatika (Hungary)
 Delta Informatika is one of the largest system integrators with strong CA/Breadth customer base in Hungary. The turnover of the company exceeded 84M USD in the last fiscal year with 250 employees. MS partnership focus is on virtualization, security, enterprise content mgmt. They participated in Windows 7 Acceleration as well as in Hyper-V Cloud programs.
Even Cloud is marginal from revenue perspective today, from end of FY10 on they invest heavily into their own SaaS offering with 2M USD R&D budget (50% own, 50% EU fund) to develop 13 apps on MOSS (light version of these apps will be available for O365), and they are about to become one of the largest scale/Accelerate partner in HU with O365 and private Cloud offerings.
As a result of their efforts and commitment to Cloud and MS they have produced one of the largest BPOS wins in CEE – E.ON with 1400 BPOS deskless users. Well done, Delta Informatika!
Elva Baltic (Latvia)
 Elva Baltic demonstrated great performance throughout the full FY, showing an excellent marketing campaign execution, strong vertical focus and winning with one Microsoft strategy over competitors. Partner showed 30% growth in revenue and 200% growth in Customer Adds in local market, becoming one of the biggest Dynamics Partners locally selling full Dynamics and Business Productivity stacks in all segments from SMB to Enterprise. Early investments in Cloud and Hosting services now turned into revenue and Customer adds growth, giving significant impact in local overall hosting revenue contribution and positive impact for future Cloud and Online services development. Well done, Elva Baltic!
June 30, 2011 : 14:36PM
We are proud to present the WPC 2011 CEE award winners and we would like to express our gratitude for their contribution.
“Congratulations to all the 2011 Partner Award winners and finalists. Each of these partners has demonstrated a unique approach and exceptional dedication in addressing the technology and business challenges of its customers,” said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president of Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft. “The efforts and expertise of these outstanding partners continue to bring incredible value to the companies they serve and the marketplace as a whole. We are honored to recognize their success.”
We congratulate one worldwide award winner in the category “Software Asset Management Marketing Acceleration Partner of the Year” and 16 “Country Partner of the Year” award winners from Central Eastern Europe and would like to portray all winners here.
Starting tomorrow, we will highlight all award winning partners in alphabetical order.
Software Asset Management Marketing Acceleration Partner of the Year Award Winner
Country Partner of the Year Award Winner
- Bulgaria: Abbaty
- Slovenia: Adacta
- Ukraine: BMS Consulting
- Montenegro: Cikom d.o.o.
- Hungary: Delta Informatika
- Latvia: Elva Baltic
- Russia: GMCS Verex
- Serbia: Gowi
- Poland: Infrastructure Solutions Consulting Group
- Kazakhstan: MONT Almaty
- Greece: SIEBEN TECHNOLOGIES
- Romania: SIVECO Romania SA
- Lithuania: Softera Baltic
- Slovakia: SOFTIP, a.s.
- Czech Republic: WBI Systems a.s.
- Estonia: Webmedia
May 22, 2011 : 12:07PM
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April 26, 2011 : 0:47AM
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Microsoft WPC Awards in Sales Excellence!
At Worldwide Partner Conference 2011, several prestigious Microsoft Partner Awards will be given to exceptional sales partners and individuals. There are four sales excellence awards: Exceptional Sales Management, Innovative Customer Advocacy, Outstanding Sales Operations, and Sales Specialist Partner of the Year.
The Microsoft WPC Partner Awards submission period runs from March 18, 2011 until April 29, 2011. This year, the Awards program is being enhanced with new categories and awards that give you more opportunities to gain recognition and showcase your company’s groundbreaking customer solutions built on Microsoft technologies. Finalists and winners for the 2011 awards will be announced publicly on June 15, 2011, and officially honored at the Worldwide Partner Conference, July 10-14 2010. Take action and submit your entry today!
April 21, 2011 : 7:04AM
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