ACS Technologies Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency
in Data Management and Networking Infrastructure Solutions
May 22, 2006 (Press Release) --
FLORENCE, SC, May 22, 2006—ACS Technologies® (www.acstechnologies.com), leading provider of information management software to churches, schools and other faith-based organizations, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Data Management and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing ACS Technologies’ expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, ACS Technologies 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 marketplace.
For 28 years, ACS Technologies has been the leading provider of church management software in the industry. Obtaining the Microsoft Gold Certified status is just one of the ways that ACS Technologies has demonstrated its technical advantage in the church management software industry.
“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our client partners,” said Hal Campbell, president and CEO of ACS Technologies. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings to the clients we serve.”
By reviewing client surveys that were issued and scored by Microsoft, ACS Technologies clients verified that they are pleased with the quality and professionalism of the service the company provides by installing, configuring or maintaining Microsoft products on their systems. The Gold partner status shows that ACS Technologies has built on our Microsoft Solution Provider status and Microsoft Certified Partner status by incorporating or utilizing Microsoft products and services in the products we sell. ACS Technologies software is designed to work seamlessly in a Microsoft environment.
“Throughout this process, ACS Technologies had to prove the competency of our staff in using Microsoft products. The company had to have at least two Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers, MCSE, who were certified in recently released Microsoft server systems. We also had to have Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP) with proven expertise in the area of networking, security or a specific Microsoft product. This demonstrates to ACS Technologies clients that we don't just use Microsoft products or are novices using Microsoft products; but rather, we are expert certified professionals in using Microsoft products,” states Ken Hicks, Advanced Client Services Manager for ACS Technologies
Due to this Gold Partner status, ACS Technologies can develop and support its software more affordably because a substantial amount of licensing is provided to us by Microsoft for free. “Our clients can be proud of the fact that ACS Technologies is now part of an elite group of certified professionals who know and use Microsoft products,” Hicks adds.
“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone 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,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes ACS Technologies as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, ACS Technologies 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. ACS Technologies has achieved competencies in Data Management and Networking Infrastructure Solutions.
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 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 ACS Technologies Group, Inc.
ACS Technologies (www.acstechnologies.com) is the leading provider of information management solutions for churches, schools and other faith-based organizations and has made its most notable contribution to the church management software industry with its powerful desktop application, ACS™. By meeting client needs with a variety of desktop and Web-based software solutions, customer support and professional services, ACS Technologies offers the broadest range of products and services to the largest client base in the industry—over 22,000 different organizations rely on ACS Technologies for their daily operations. The company has developed a robust product line that offers total integrated solutions for clients, providing tools to manage finances, membership, school data, church growth, Web sites, Catholic organizations through the PDS™ product line and more. ACS Technologies’ mission is simple, our solutions are focused - we empower our clients with specially designed software solutions to meet their everyday needs. Founded in 1978, ACS Technologies is a privately held company headquartered in Florence, South Carolina with over 300 employees and sales and training offices throughout the U.S.
For 28 years, ACS Technologies has been the leading provider of church management software in the industry. Obtaining the Microsoft Gold Certified status is just one of the ways that ACS Technologies has demonstrated its technical advantage in the church management software industry.
“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our client partners,” said Hal Campbell, president and CEO of ACS Technologies. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings to the clients we serve.”
By reviewing client surveys that were issued and scored by Microsoft, ACS Technologies clients verified that they are pleased with the quality and professionalism of the service the company provides by installing, configuring or maintaining Microsoft products on their systems. The Gold partner status shows that ACS Technologies has built on our Microsoft Solution Provider status and Microsoft Certified Partner status by incorporating or utilizing Microsoft products and services in the products we sell. ACS Technologies software is designed to work seamlessly in a Microsoft environment.
“Throughout this process, ACS Technologies had to prove the competency of our staff in using Microsoft products. The company had to have at least two Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers, MCSE, who were certified in recently released Microsoft server systems. We also had to have Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP) with proven expertise in the area of networking, security or a specific Microsoft product. This demonstrates to ACS Technologies clients that we don't just use Microsoft products or are novices using Microsoft products; but rather, we are expert certified professionals in using Microsoft products,” states Ken Hicks, Advanced Client Services Manager for ACS Technologies
Due to this Gold Partner status, ACS Technologies can develop and support its software more affordably because a substantial amount of licensing is provided to us by Microsoft for free. “Our clients can be proud of the fact that ACS Technologies is now part of an elite group of certified professionals who know and use Microsoft products,” Hicks adds.
“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone 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,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes ACS Technologies as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, ACS Technologies 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. ACS Technologies has achieved competencies in Data Management and Networking Infrastructure Solutions.
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 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 ACS Technologies Group, Inc.
ACS Technologies (www.acstechnologies.com) is the leading provider of information management solutions for churches, schools and other faith-based organizations and has made its most notable contribution to the church management software industry with its powerful desktop application, ACS™. By meeting client needs with a variety of desktop and Web-based software solutions, customer support and professional services, ACS Technologies offers the broadest range of products and services to the largest client base in the industry—over 22,000 different organizations rely on ACS Technologies for their daily operations. The company has developed a robust product line that offers total integrated solutions for clients, providing tools to manage finances, membership, school data, church growth, Web sites, Catholic organizations through the PDS™ product line and more. ACS Technologies’ mission is simple, our solutions are focused - we empower our clients with specially designed software solutions to meet their everyday needs. Founded in 1978, ACS Technologies is a privately held company headquartered in Florence, South Carolina with over 300 employees and sales and training offices throughout the U.S.
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