XSP, the leading global provider of Corporate Actions software, announced today that it has been named a Microsoft Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions. XSP has demonstrated its expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven its ability to meet clients’ needs for enterprise solutions that balance performance, reliability, scalability, security and cost. This certification shows the depth and flexibility of XSP as a solutions provider and the continuing ambitions to deliver the highest quality software and services through a close working relationship approach that encompasses the entire IT service cycle - planning, implementation, maintenance, measurement and review.
The XSP v5 platform is XSP’s latest state-of-the-
“XSP is honored to be named a Microsoft Certified Partner,” said Brendan P. Farrell, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, of XSP. “Not only have we achieved the Certified Partner level, but we are also working closely with Microsoft’s Worldwide Financial Services Group to bring solutions to market. We have established a strong reputation for delivering a proven Corporate Actions solution supported by world-class client services through our Professional Services program. Our alliance with Microsoft provides us with access to state-of-the-
“Clients turn to solution providers who can act as expert advisors for their long-term strategic technology goals,” said Craig Saint-Amour, U.S. capital markets industry solutions director for Microsoft Corp. “The designation of Microsoft Certified Partner is provided to companies that demonstrate superior client services, have proven expertise and have attained advanced Microsoft certification for their technologies. Microsoft recognizes XSP for its skills and expertise in providing technological solutions, built upon the familiar, easy-to-use and widely supported Microsoft platform that are vertically relevant for financial services customers.”
Dan Retzer, Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer at XSP, said, “Our goal at XSP is to develop and deliver the most functionally-
XSP achieved Microsoft Certified Partner status as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV), attaining the ISV/Software Solutions Competency with the XSP v5 platform for Corporate Actions automation. The XSP v5 solution passed independent, third-party laboratory tests for conformance with Microsoft’s highest standards for Windows Server tests, as well as .NET Framework and Web services tests.
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.
