Thomson Elite Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
LOS ANGELES , March 22, 2006 – Thomson Elite, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and a worldwide provider of business software to professional services firms, has attained Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions.
The Gold Certified Partner program recognizes Microsoft partners that have proven their knowledge and dedication to developing software applications based on Microsoft technology. Partners in this category are independent companies that offer their clients industry-leading technology through consulting, development, deployment, help desk support, hosting services, training and more.
“Microsoft recognizes the importance and continued growth of legal and professional services in today’s global economy,” said Brian Zeve, managing director, Professional Services Industry Group at Microsoft Corporation. “Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of client service, proven their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Today, Microsoft recognizes Thomson Elite for its skills and expertise in providing client satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology within the professional services industry.”
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners have access to the tools and support they need to help them stand out in the marketplace. Through the program, Microsoft gives its valued ISVs access to new technology and the tools necessary, including beta products, prioritized referrals and advanced technical information, to develop products on its platform. Thomson Elite will also be able to leverage sales and training tools, as well as privileged status for joint marketing efforts.
“As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, we can better align Microsoft’s technologies with our own product development strategies to meet our customers’ needs,” said Chris Poole, president and CEO, Thomson Elite. “With Microsoft developing core business components and tools, we can focus on what we do best – delivering world-class financial, practice and knowledge management systems to the legal industry and other professional services markets.”
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 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.
About Thomson Elite
Thomson Elite is a leading provider of integrated information solutions to professional services firms worldwide. Hubbard One®, a Thomson Elite business, offers the most complete set of Web design, marketing and business development consulting and implementation services available in the legal industry.
Thomson Elite is a business within The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and is a premier provider of financial and practice management systems to the legal industry and to other professional services markets, including accounting, engineering, marketing services, and management and IT consulting. For more information, visit www.thomsonelite.com.
The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2005 revenues of $8.70 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson has approximately 40,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).
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