Columbus IT Wins Top Honors at Microsoft Dynamics Partner Awards 2008

Feb. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- Leading global technology consulting company, Columbus IT was recently awarded the “Partner of the Year 2008” by Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft’s ERP solutions division.  Presented at the Gulf Partner Meet 2008, the award acknowledged Columbus IT’s outstanding results and extraordinary performance in the previous year. Columbus IT’s Jayashree Balasubramaniam also won the ‘‘Pre-sales Consultant of the Year’ award at the Partner Awards ceremony.

Moving a notch upwards from 2nd place in 2007, Columbus IT has consistently bagged enterprise orders, worked closely with customers to surpass project objectives and focused keenly on customer service through 2008. Drawing on their international experience spanning 57 countries and global consulting strength spread across 30 offices, Columbus IT has also been attentive to regional needs and has adapted Microsoft’s ERP solutions to meet the growing requirements of different verticals, including the Middle East’s booming real estate, construction, retail and hospitality sectors.

Through the year, Columbus IT has also shown high levels of commitment to meeting the solution needs of customers through the implementation of add-on solutions including vertical-specific add-ons, business intelligence tools, CRM solutions and others. Another key factor in Columbus IT’s success has been their shared collaboration and close cooperation with Microsoft in reaching sales targets, executing marketing initiatives and establishing quality improvement processes across the project life cycle.

“We’re excited to recognize Columbus IT as the Partner of the Year for 2008,” said Tamer Elhamy, Microsoft Dynamics Manager, Microsoft Gulf “We congratulate Columbus IT on its achievements and deep commitment to our mutual customers, and we thank them for our ongoing collaboration. The award stands testimony to their consistent commitment, focused approach and quality services in furthering Microsoft Dynamics. We look forward to continuing our synergized growth through the next year and beyond.”

“We are truly delighted at achieving this honor,” commented Mr. Manjeet Singh, Managing Director, Columbus IT Middle East. “We have an exceptionally dedicated team of sales and implementation professionals, and the award is simply a reflection of their dedication and hard work. I would also like to express my gratitude towards the Microsoft Dynamics team for their close interaction, guidance and continued support in meeting customer needs. We are raring to build on our success, and look forward to reaching new milestones as we surge ahead.”

Focusing on Microsoft Dynamics NAV and AX solutions, Columbus IT Middle East is targeting a revenue growth of 60-70% Year –on-Year for the next 3 years, and the company has added 45 new clients in the year 2007-2008.

Columbus IT has won several accolades in the past, including "Pinnacle Awards for Outstanding Business Achievements" in 2007 and 2006, as well as the "Global Partner of the Year Award" in 2005.  Several Columbus offices are also an "Inner Circle" member; an accomplishment earned by firms whose sales achievement ranks them at the top echelon of the Microsoft Business Solutions global network of value-added reselling partners.

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