SoftServe Re-enrolled as Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for 2007 with the Most Competencies Achieved among IT Companies in Ukraine

SoftServe, a leading provider of outsourced software development services in Eastern Europe, has recently re-enrolled as Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for 2007 gaining eight Microsoft Competencies, the largest number among all Microsoft Partners in Ukraine.

Since 2004, SoftServe has been meeting the most rigorous requirements envisaged by Microsoft Partner Program annually re-enrolling as Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Gaining the highest membership level requires demonstration of the top-notch degree of competence in working with Microsoft technologies by SoftServe and provides opportunity of the closest possible working relationship with Microsoft, being evidence to the high degree of trust from the side of the world leader in software development.

In order to achieve each Microsoft Competency and Specialization the company has fulfilled all the requirements combining Microsoft professional certificates defined for each Competency and Specialization, client references based on development, deployment or support of Microsoft-based solutions; certified products etc.

Within the achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status the company has earned 8 out of 13 available Competencies:

• Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency (Storage Solutions Specialization)
• Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency
• Business Process and Integration Solutions Competency
• Data Management Solutions Competency (Business Intelligence Specialization, Database Management Specialization)
• Information Worker Solutions Competency (Messaging and Collaboration Specialization)
• ISV/Software Solutions Competency  
• Mobility Solutions Competency 
• Custom Development Solutions Competency (Application Infrastructure Development Specialization, Smart Client Development Specialization)

Furthermore, the company is intended to earn the ninth Competency, Learning Solutions before the end of 2007. Achieving the Competence, the company confirms its outstanding ability to provide the individuals and organizations with the high level technical knowledge and skills required to maximize their investments in Microsoft-based solutions, such as, individual and organizational skills assessment, training and training solutions, Microsoft certification exam preparation, technical career development skills, validation of skill level through Microsoft certification etc.

According to the top management of the company, SoftServe plans to retain its leading position annually re-confirming Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status and strengthening close collaboration with Microsoft.