Eide Bailly Technology Consulting Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Eide Bailly Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Competency in Microsoft Business Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.

Eide Bailly Technology Consulting http://www.eidebailly.com , a top 25 Accounting and Technology Consulting firm, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Business Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Eide Bailly’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Eide Bailly 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 channel.

Eide Bailly Technology Consulting is a recognized leader in MTS or Managed Technology Services. MTS affords businesses of any size access to world-class technology services.
“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,” stated Kirk Porter, Regional Director for Eide Bailly. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

“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 Eide Bailly Technology Consulting as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Eide Bailly 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 Business Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities using Microsoft’s financial, CRM and supply chain management solutions. Microsoft solutions partners have capitalized on this opportunity to help organizations develop and build integrated ERP and CRM solutions around Microsoft technology. The Microsoft Business Solutions Competency allows partners to identify their unique, proven proficiency in deploying applications based on Microsoft’s financial, CRM and supply chain management solutions. Specializations within the competency include Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta, now part of Microsoft Dynamics; Microsoft Dynamics GP; Microsoft Business Solutions Navision, now part of Microsoft Dynamics; Microsoft Dynamics SL, formerly Microsoft Business Solutions – Solomon; Microsoft Dynamics CRM; and Microsoft C5.

“Microsoft partners that specialize in business applications meet a unique market need,” said Tami Reller, corporate vice president of Microsoft Business Solutions at Microsoft Corp. “We are rolling out programs and initiatives such as the Microsoft Business Solutions Competency that are designed to not only bring continuity to partners in how they work with us, but also to provide partners with a way to showcase their expertise in ERP and CRM to customers that depend on them for services.”

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 Eide Bailly LLP

Eide Bailly LLP is a Top 25 certified public accounting and technology consulting firm with diverse talents, industry experience and service specialties. Clients are served from 13 offices in eight states, including Phoenix, Ariz.; Boise, Idaho; Dubuque, Iowa; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Madelia, Mankato and Minneapolis, Minn.; Billings, Mont.; Fargo and Bismarck, N.D.; and Sioux Falls and Aberdeen, S.D. Clients benefit from our core tax audit and accounting services, as well as our expanded services, including management and technology consulting services, corporate learning, financial services, forensic accounting and investigative services.

Eide Bailly is an energetic firm that offers its staff challenging work and rewards, as well as a fun and supportive work environment. Our tagline, PEOPLE. PRINCIPLES. POSSIBILITIES. is reflective of our promise: Our people, guided by strong principles, will help transform your challenges into new possibilities. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.eidebailly.com.

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