Software Answers Adds Custom Development Solutions Competency

Software Answers, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has earned the Custom Development Solutions Competency designation to reflect their expertise in .NET solutions for clients.

Akron, OH – January 31, 2007 – Software Answers, Inc., a firm specializing in helping its customers utilize technology to solve business problems, today announced that they have earned the Custom Development Solutions competency within the Microsoft Certified Partner program. 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. Software Answers had previously earned the Networking Infrastructure Solutions, Learning Solutions, and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions competencies. 

The Custom Development Solutions Competency is designed for technology partners providing custom-built solutions for clients that require value-added capabilities to optimize business opportunities. Specializations within the competency are Application Infrastructure Development, Smart Client Development and Web Development. Software Answers has completed the requirements for the Web Development specialization by demonstrating expertise in designing, developing, and supporting custom web-based applications to solve specific client business needs.

“Our developer partners enable us to deliver high-quality solutions and applications to our customers,” said Nick Abbott, group manager in the .NET Developer Product Marketing Group at 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.”

“We are extremely pleased to have attained the Custom Development Solutions competency in the Microsoft Partner Program. This further allows us to differentiate ourselves and our expertise in software development to our customers,” said Paul Chaffee, president of Software Answers. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

About Software Answers, Inc.

Software Answers, Inc., established in 1994, is a technology services firm located in Northeast Ohio.  Software Answers works with organizations to take advantage of the capabilities of software to meet their business or organizational needs.  With expertise in .NET development, systems integration, network infrastructure, project management, and learning solutions, Software Answers’ team of professionals has the vision to help customers achieve their goals.  ProgressBook, Software Answers’ flagship product serving the Education market, was born out of visionary leadership and the software development expertise of the Software Answers’ team.  Visit www.software-answers.com or www.progressbook.com for more information.

For more information:

Joya Newman

Director of Corporate Marketing

Software Answers, Inc.

(330) 665-9007 x.3009

            newmanj@software-answers.com