Microsoft Certified Partner

20 April 2010

Microsoft Certified Partner LogoFusionworkshop Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Programme


Fusionworkshop today announced it has earned Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Programme, recognising Fusion Workshop’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Fusionworkshop has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Fusionworkshop specialises in designing, developing and managing standards based, business critical web and intranet applications for the public, private and third sectors. Web content management, bespoke application development and systems integration are key elements in all projects. Customer projects are guided by a proven approach, standards based service delivery and project management by skilled, accredited and professional staff. The development team work 100% in .Net.

Clare Barclay, Director, Partner Strategy and Programmes, Microsoft UK said: “When customers are looking to implement a Microsoft technology solution for their business, their best bet is to turn to an expert—a Microsoft Certified Partner. Microsoft provides its Certified Partners with in-depth access to existing and emerging Microsoft technologies and related training and resources to help ensure that they have the technical intimacy needed to deliver quality solutions. Today, Microsoft recognises Fusionworkshop for demonstrating this level of expertise and welcomes it as a new Microsoft Certified Partner.”

As one of the requirements for earning Certified Partner status, Fusionworkshop has declared 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.

“We are extremely pleased to have earned Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Programme. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers, said Chris Short, Managing Director of Fusionworkshop. ―The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

The Microsoft Partner Programme was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Programme offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognises partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.