Consona Corporation, a provider of customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning software and services for companies of all sizes, said that they recently achieved the Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft (News - Alert) Partner Program.

It includes Networking Infrastructure Solutions, IVS Software Solutions, Data Management Solutions, and Business Intelligence.

Consona (News - Alert) has shown capability with Microsoft technologies as a Gold Certified Partner. The company has also displayed ability in meeting the requirements of customers.

Microsoft Gold Certified Partners get many benefits such as access, training and support. This provides them with a competitive edge in the channel.

Steve Bailey, the chief technology officer of Consona Corporation (News - Alert), said that they are proud to be recognized as a Gold Certified Partner with Microsoft since their work with the products and support network of Microsoft have shown them the superior quality of Microsoft’s platform and development tools.

This distinction is proof of Consona’s commitment to providing great CRM and ERP solutions to their customers in various industries. This accomplishment moves forward Consona’s efforts in helping its customers enhance processes and customer relationships and become more competitive in their respective markets.

Allison Watson (News - Alert), corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corporation, said that customers are searching for partner companies that can unite their business demands and technology capabilities. Customers have to trust in a company that can be an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft.

They can create a positive customer experience with Microsoft’s technologies. She added that Microsoft recognizes Consona as a new Gold Certified Partner for showing its expertise in using Microsoft products and technology to provide customer satisfaction.

Consona had to declare a Microsoft competency since it was one of the requirements for achieving Gold Certified Partner status. Microsoft competencies help distinguish the capabilities of a partner with particular Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a specific type of solution.

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