CUPERTINO, Calif., March 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM), a software company that provides solutions for integrating, Web enabling and accessing enterprise information systems, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software and Networking Infrastructure Solutions for the fifth consecutive year. As a Gold Certified Partner, NetManage has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training, and support, providing a competitive advantage in the channel.
NetManage products reduce the cost and complexity of accessing years of business logic already on the host, unlocking critical data in legacy systems for rapid application development, integration and SOA deployments. NetManage's suite of products include NetManage OnWeb, a server-based software solution that allows companies to quickly Web-enable legacy and host application systems; NetManage RUMBA, which provides business users with secure access to essential host information from any desktop or server-managed client; and NetManage standards-based JCA and .NET Librados adapters, designed to connect and integrate enterprise information systems. In 2006, the company released the NetManage SOA Planner, a server product that captures critical business usage patterns to make quantifiable SOA planning decisions for a phased, lower-risk approach to creating a SOA.
"We are pleased to achieve Microsoft Gold Certification for the fifth consecutive year, allowing us to serve our customers using Microsoft with the best solutions for integrating, Web enabling and accessing data from enterprise information systems," said Zvi Alon, chairman, president and CEO of NetManage. "This year, Gold Certification takes on an even greater significance as Microsoft releases a series of major updates to the company's Windows Server products, each of which will have an impact across our global installed base. NetManage is well positioned to service our customers planning major upgrades since all Gold Certified partners get advanced technical information and early access to these updates."
"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes NetManage as a Gold Certified Partner for the fifth year in a row for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."
The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packaged software based on Microsoft technologies.
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency category have proved their competency in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows(r) 2000 Server operating systems, with a particular focus on Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a small-business Windows Server stand-alone solution that includes file and print capabilities.
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 solutions for integrating, Web enabling and accessing enterprise information systems. 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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