News
August 03 , 2009
Zap becomes first BI vendor Certified for Dynamics CRM
Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Has Met Microsoft’s Highest Standard for Partner-Developed Software Solutions
Brisbane, Australia – (August 03, 2009) –Zap announced today that Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics CRM has become the first business intelligence (BI) solution to achieve the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics CRM accreditation. The accreditation signifies that the solution has met Microsoft Corp.’s highest standard for partner-developed software.
Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics have demonstrated development quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamics product on which it runs by passing rigorous VeriTest software solution testing for Microsoft Dynamics and are profiled in the Microsoft Partner Solution Profiler tool. In addition, the Microsoft Dynamics partner must have customers who are successfully using the certified solution and are willing to recommend it, be enrolled in a Partner Service Plan with Microsoft, and be a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program.
For customers, Certified for Microsoft Dynamics helps identify Microsoft Dynamics solutions that have been tested for compatibility, meet high quality standards, and are successfully used by existing customers. This certification represents a significant step in elevating the standard for partner-developed software solutions for industry-specific business applications. By highlighting these solutions, Microsoft also creates new opportunities for partners to expand their reseller channel and to better promote their packaged Microsoft Dynamics solution for customers.
“By requiring both the software solution and the partner to meet our highest standards, Microsoft is assuring customers that these certified solutions work with their investments in Microsoft Dynamics,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners.
“Advanced analytics help customers to realize maximum value from their investment in Customer Relationship Management, and Microsoft congratulates Zap on being the first BI vendor to achieve Certified for Microsoft Dynamics CRM status,” said Adrian Johnston, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics Asia Pacific.
Zap’s Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution is used by customers to create advanced analytics and reporting (dashboards, scorecards, Key Performance Indicators, reports and analysis) on their Dynamics data. The solution enables customers to take a "buy, not build" approach to deploying analytics to ensure a rapid return on investment. The out-of-the-box solution contains comprehensive packaged analytics so customers have dashboards and reports from day one, a wizard to import customizations and security, and a user-friendly web interface that requires no software installation for end-users.
“Zap has always been committed to software excellence, and achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics designation for Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a reflection of that commitment,” said Garth D. Laird, president, Zap. “We are focused on adding value to Microsoft Dynamics customers around the world with our existing CRM and NAV analytics solutions, and we have committed to extending our solutions to support GP and AX.”
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About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer-relationship and supply-chain management solutions that helps businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.
About Zap
Zap is a global software company that creates solutions to help enterprises improve corporate performance. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Zap offers packaged vertical solutions for Microsoft Dynamics that provide advanced analytics - dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), scorecards and reports – right out of the box. Recently, Zap was named 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference ISV/Software Solutions, Innovation Partner of the Year for its Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics solutions. To learn more, go to www.zaptechnology.com