e-Zest Solutions Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 17, 2007 -- e-Zest Solutions, expert in Outsourced Product Development and Custom/Bespoke Software Development, further distinguishes itself by earning a Microsoft Competency in Custom Development Solutions with specializations in smart client development & web development, and Data Management Solutions with specialization in business intelligence.

As a Gold Certified Partner, e-Zest 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.

e-Zest offers Outsourced Software Product Development services across the life cycle of the product - from R&D to Development, Testing, Support and Professional Services, thus allowing ISVs, Startups to focus on your core competencies and key business issues, while achieving time-to-market and cost advantage. It also provides enterprise Solutions and Custom/Bespoke Software Development to IT Services, ISV, Healthcare, Legal, HR, CRM & Travel Industries.

Devendra Deshmukh, CEO e-Zest has expressed delight adding, �The Gold Partnership has come at the right time as we are heading to CeBIT 2007 at Hannover, Germany to showcase our .NET 2.0 and 3.0 competencies�.

�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 e-Zest as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.�

Custom Development Solutions competency is designed for technology partners who provide custom-developed solutions to customers who require value-added capabilities to optimize business and operational effectiveness. While Data Management Solutions competency is designed for technology partners with proven competency in implementing Microsoft SQL Server solutions that feature business intelligence & data warehousing.

�Our developer partners enable us to deliver high-quality solutions and applications to our customers,� said Nick Abbott, Microsoft Corp. �As the demand for applications built on the Microsoft platform continues to grow, there are more opportunities for providers of custom-developed applications than ever before. The Custom Development Solution Competency provides partners with a way to showcase their expertise delivering custom-built solutions to customers, enhancing partners� revenue opportunities and positioning them for growth.�