SIRE Technologies Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

SIRE Technologies, Inc.
03/17/2008

SIRE Technologies further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

SIRE Technologies. Inc. today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program in multiple competencies, recognizing SIRE’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, SIRE has demonstrated continued expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven the ability to meet customer needs with their SIRE solution suite.

“Using the building blocks of Microsoft technologies, SIRE has successfully built document management and meeting automation technologies that are recognized among the best in the industry and are successfully deployed in state and local government throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing the highest development standards and intensive testing procedures, SIRE’s solid software and customer support have resulted in an astounding 99% client retention rate.

“We are extremely pleased 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 Kris Painter, president at SIRE Technologies. “Fulfilling the requirements to become a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner reflects our commitment to serve our clients’ needs by delivering superior solutions built on Microsoft technologies.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, SIRE had to declare a Microsoft Competency. 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.

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing 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 SIRE Technologies as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

About SIRE Technologies, Inc.

SIRE Technologies, Inc. is a multi-national organization with a 24-year history of helping government and businesses solve the challenges associated with electronic content and legislative management. SIRE Technologies' mission is to help its clients achieve Better Outcomes™ through industry leading solutions, exceptional support, and comprehensive services. For more than two decades, SIRE’s core focus has been on local and state government agencies. This has resulted in a deep understanding of the environment in which governments operate and the challenges they faces related to compliance, budget, and politics. For more information about SIRE, call (801) 977-8608 or visit http://www.siretechnologies.com.