Slowey Systems Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Microsoft Business Solutions

Slowey Systems ("Slowey"), a leading provider of Point of Sale solutions for retailers in Ireland today announced that it has attained Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and Microsoft POS Specialists certification.

As a Certified Partner, Slowey and the company's flagship offering, Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System have demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Technologies and proven its ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including training and support, giving them a competitive advantage with their customers.

"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 someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies."

As one of the requirements for attaining Certified status, Slowey achieved Microsofts Competency for Microsoft Business Solutions with specific emphasis on the Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. The Microsoft Business Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and Point of Sale (POS) solution capabilities with Microsoft Business Solutions technologies.

In its relationship with Microsoft, Slowey benefits from access to a variety of exclusive resources and early Microsoft product information, to deliver the most up-to-date products and services to its customers. Slowey customers also have access to Microsoft Certified Professionals, experts dedicated to help develop, implement and support Microsoft-based solutions.

"We have strived to achieve this certification for almost 2 years and have met stringent requirements which differentiate our ability and long-term commitment to that of our competitors." said Keith Slowey "As Ireland’s leading certified vendor focused on targeted vertical markets and Ireland’s only Microsoft certified POS specialists, we will continue to concentrate on the implementation of cutting-edge technology applications that enable our customers to use technology to meet and exceed their operational goals.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2004 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.