CONTEMPORARY is awarded Gold BI Competency

Ascot, November 15th 2010:  CONTEMPORARY is proud to announce it is one of the first of the classic Microsoft gold certified partners to be awarded the new Microsoft partner network (MPN) gold business intelligence competency accreditation – the highest level of the new accreditations.  

Microsoft say they have raised the bar by introducing the new competency levels and that the new gold competency requirements are difficult to attain, require a time investment to earn certifications and pass assessments, as well as commitment and participation in Microsoft’s  customer satisfaction process.  Gold competencies will reward this deep expertise and high commitment with a closer working relationship and support from Microsoft.

The award recognises CONTEMPORARY’s expertise in offering “best-in-class” solutions, and undergoing a rigorous and auditable approval process, valued by customers.  The new gold competencies were only made available by Microsoft on the 1st November and CONTEMPORARY, which has been a gold partner for several years, is now leading the way by achieving this new accreditation.

The business intelligence competency is designed for partners that specialise in the Microsoft business intelligence platform and associated performance management tools.  These partners are fully equipped to help customers leverage the data they’re already collecting to build more effective business strategies.  For customers, strong and accurate business intelligence often equals a competitive advantage, which is why robust business intelligence solutions are always in demand.

Andy Steer, managing director of CONTEMPORARY, said:  “We believe we’re the first of the classic gold certified partners in the UK to regrade and attain the new gold business intelligence competency.   This accreditation demonstrates our ability to adhere to Microsoft’s exacting standards to attain and maintain the highest levels of business intelligence knowledge, education and delivery.  This achievement supports our mission to make information work more intelligently thereby enabling our customers to become more competitive in their respective markets.”