Pelagic Solutions Inc. Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Pelagic Solutions Inc. Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM

TORONTO, ON, November 06, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- PELAGIC SOLUTIONS INC., Microsoft Dynamics CRM Experts, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM, recognizing Pelagic Solutions Inc.'s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Pelagic Solutions Inc. has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a 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 channel.

Pelagic Solutions Inc. is a consulting and professional services firm that sells software licenses and provides implementation services to small and midmarket businesses throughout North America. Pelagic Solutions Inc. brings together a world-class team of Microsoft-certified experts who define, design and deploy Microsoft Dynamics CRM products. By working closely with the teams at Microsoft, Pelagic Solutions Inc. maintains a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics platform in order to provide leading-edge solutions, services and unparalleled value to Microsoft Dynamics customers. Previous honors include being named to the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club and earning the prestigious 2008 Microsoft Distinction in Marketing Award.

"We are thrilled to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Steven Bowles, President, Pelagic Solutions Inc. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner 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," said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company 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. Today, Microsoft recognizes Pelagic Solutions Inc. as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Pelagic Solutions 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. Within select Competencies, there are Specializations that focus on specific solution areas that recognize deeper expertise within that Competency. Serving as a specialized path to earning those Competencies, Specializations give direct access to the tools and resources that support that specific area of focus.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 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.

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Pelagic Solutions Inc
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