Varicent Becomes Microsoft Certified Partner
TORONTO, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ — Varicent Software, the only provider of complete solutions for sales performance management (SPM), today announced it has achieved certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. Additionally, Varicent was the only ISV participating in yesterday’s launch of Microsoft(R) PerformancePoint(TM) 2007 and media roundtable in Toronto, Canada. With this certification, Varicent becomes the only SPM or incentive compensation solution provider who is a Microsoft Certified Partner.
“Analyst research shows sales performance management is a ‘hot’ area for extending business intelligence and generating significant impact on the bottom line,” said Mark Girvan, vice president, business development, Varicent. “Given the broad applicability of SPM, we want to provide an open platform, and deliver as many technology options as possible for our customer base. Becoming a Microsoft Certified Partner, and participating in launch activities of PerformancePoint 2007, are significant proof points of our commitment to delivering an open solution.”
As a Certified Partner, Varicent has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft-based technologies – including SQL Server(TM) and beta versions of PerformancePoint 2007 – and proven ability to help meet customer needs. As part of being a Certified Partner, Varicent will receive training and support from Microsoft.
“Traditionally, business intelligence (BI) and performance management solutions have been limited to a small number of users, primarily in finance,” said Ryan Dochuk, product marketing manager, business intelligence, Microsoft Canada Co. “This is another great example of how technology solution partners like Varicent can integrate with Microsoft’s BI and performance management technologies to put vital performance information into the hands of users not just in finance, but also in sales, human resources and executive management.”
Launch of Microsoft PerformancePoint 2007
Together with Microsoft Canada, Varicent participated in the media launch for PerformancePoint 2007. The event included a roundtable of select Microsoft technology partners and customers. In addition to Varicent’s CTO, Neil Whitney, featured speakers included Ryan Dochuk, Microsoft Canada, Dennis Brink, T4G, Joel Martin, IDC, Jean-Louis Marin, GPX International Tire, Ed Raffin, National Money Mart and Dr. Clinton Free, Queen’s School of Business.
The event focused on the need businesses have for pervasive business intelligence and the impact it has on the organizations, and also included product demonstrations. Varicent demonstrated its flagship product Varicent SPM in action with PerformancePoint 2007 as its OLAP (online analytical processing) engine, powering Varicent SPM’s advanced analytics.
About Varicent
Varicent Software Incorporated delivers the only complete sales performance management solution addressing the needs of the entire corporation. High performing companies relying on Varicent for better visibility and control of variable compensation programs include KLA-Tencor, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Waste Management, Rogers, About.com (a New York Times Company), Pacific Blue Cross and other leading organizations.
For more information on Varicent, visit: http://www.varicent.com/.
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