Ramco Systems, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Ramco System’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Ramco Systems has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and 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 marketplace

“This is a very significant achievement for Ramco Systems and reiterates our position as a technology innovator and leader in the global adaptive enterprise solutions space. This landmark certification further demonstrates our capability and commitment in providing world-class mission critical solutions,” said Mr. Kamesh Ramamoorthy, Executive Vice President- Enterprise Solutions, Ramco Systems.

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone 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,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Ramco Systems as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Ramco Systems 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.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 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.