Harris Technology Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Houston, TX, August 02, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Harris Technology is pleased to announce it has earned certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes Harris Technology’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Harris Technology has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

“Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Harris Technology for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

In addition to earning certified status, Harris Technology has declared 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 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.

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.

“We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Ron Harris, President. “The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

About Harris Technology
Harris Technology, a Microsoft® Certified Partner is a privately held company founded in 1986 but has focused solely on the implementation of CRM systems since 1992. Harris Technology is headquartered in Houston, TX. Harris Technology provides comprehensive CRM solutions and consulting services, assisting clients to build a strategic CRM framework from designing a customer strategy, reviewing current initiatives, and establishing performance metrics. Harris Technology’s core products are Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and permission based e-mail marketing solutions. For more information on Harris Technology, visit the website at www.harris-tech.com or call (713) 579-3300.

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