Vicinity Achieves 2012 Microsoft Competency

Dec. 14, 2012 - PRLog -- Vicinity Manufacturing today announced it has achieved a Silver Microsoft Independent Software Vendor competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft® Corporation customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. And to ensure the highest quality of services, Microsoft requires customer references for successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

Vicinity software for process manufacturing incorporates the entire manufacturing and business processes into one simple solution. As a channel leader since 2001, Vicinity Manufacturing sustains I.T. technology with constant innovation. The recent release of Vicinity 4.0 exemplifies overall improved functionality and a new user interface utilizing the latest Window Presentation Foundation (WPF) technology. Examples of the key integration features include Formula Management, Batch Ticket Processing, QC Results & Testing, Lot Tracking, Recall, Compliance Documentation, MSDS, CoA, Country of Origin, Master Production Scheduling, MRP, Batch Yield Analysis, and Inventory Control. The Vicinity solution together with the Microsoft Dynamics® suite of financial and distribution systems will keep process manufacturers on track for continued growth and success.

“This Microsoft Silver Independent Software Vendor competency showcases our expertise in today’s technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and its products,” said Seth Abady, Vicinity Manufacturing Co-founder and CTO. “Our plan is to accelerate our customers’ success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands.”

“By achieving a silver competency, organizations have proven their expertise in specific technology areas, placing them among the top 5 percent of Microsoft partners worldwide,” said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “When customers look for an IT partner to meet their business challenges, choosing a company that has attained Microsoft competencies is a smart move. These are highly qualified professionals with access to Microsoft technical support and product teams.”

Attaining the Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV)/Software competency demonstrates partner expertise in developing applications based on Microsoft solutions. Equipped with exclusive training, the latest software, and support on Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Windows 7 and Microsoft cloud services, these partners are equipped to develop innovative solutions to meet their customers’ needs.

The Microsoft Partner Network helps partners strengthen their capabilities to showcase leadership in the marketplace on the latest technology, to better serve customers and, with 640,000 Microsoft partners in their ecosystem, to easily connect with one of the most active, diverse networks in the world.

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About Vicinity Manufacturing
Vicinity Manufacturing™ is a software solution designed exclusively for the formula manufacturing industry. Our solution extends the industry leading Microsoft Dynamics™ financial and distribution family to deliver a powerful and flexible ERP solution. Whether your business is running Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV or completely new to the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics, Vicinity will work with you to streamline the coordination of raw materials to finished goods increasing productivity and profit. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Vicinity Manufacturing will help put together the missing ingredient in your formula manufacturing business solution. Vicinity Manufacturing understands the unique challenges of batch manufacturing and addresses these issues in an easy and affordable solution.

For more information, email info@vicinitymanufacturing.com or visit www.vicinitymanufacturing.com