CUPERTINO, Calif., March 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM), a software company that provides the fastest way to transform legacy applications into new Web-based business solutions, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in ISV/Software Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing NetManage's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, NetManage has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
NetManage products reduce the cost and complexity of enterprise business by unlocking critical data in legacy systems for rapid application development and integration. NetManage's suite of products include OnWeb(r), a server-based software solution that allows companies to quickly Web-enable legacy and host applications, without the high cost of modifying these back-end systems; OnWeb Web-to-Host, a secure, browser-based host access solution that reduces the cost and complexity of accessing host applications by delivering a persistent host connection to mission-critical applications and data residing on virtually any host through a single Web-browser interface; and RUMBA(r), that connects Windows desktops to any host system across any network with mission-critical reliability and security.
"This is the sixth consecutive year that NetManage has achieved Gold Certification status, which highlights NetManage's industry expertise and ongoing relationship with Microsoft and results in our ability to provide the best technology solutions to our customers," said Zvi Alon, chairman, president and CEO of NetManage. "NetManage is dedicated to supporting our customers by providing robust integration capabilities through enhanced and certified offerings."
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, NetManage had to declare a Microsoft Competency. 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.
"Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs," said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Developer & Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft. "They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Microsoft Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide."
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 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.
About NetManage
NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM) is a software company that provides the fastest way to transform legacy applications into new Web-based business solutions. More than 10,000 customers worldwide, including the majority of the Fortune 500, have chosen NetManage for mission critical application integration. For more information, visit www.netmanage.com.
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