PEER Group announced today that it has achieved a Microsoft Silver Software Development Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Silver Competency, partners must complete a set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and employ or contract required number of Microsoft Certified Professionals who are skilled on current technology relevant for the competency.
PEER Group previously achieved a Microsoft Gold Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers' needs through its line of innovative products. To earn this competency, organizations must deliver one product or application that has passed a qualifying Microsoft Platform Test, provide verifiable customer references, and demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction by participating in an annual survey.
“Microsoft is the dominant technology platform for both OEMs and high-volume manufacturers in the development of factory automation solutions for high-technology manufacturing, and achieving both Gold and Silver Competencies enhances our position as a technology leader", said Susan Hoskins, vice president of engineering for PEER Group. “We’re committed to helping our customers produce leading-edge solutions that improve operational performance and run reliably in production."
“By achieving a Silver Competency, partners have proven themselves as specialized technology experts with the skills needed to best serve customers,” said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “The Silver Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network is designed to help customers identify services and solution providers that have demonstrated proof of their capability to deliver quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.” The Microsoft Silver Competency defines partners’ success as technology market leaders within a specific technology competency, with each competency having a unique set of requirements and benefits formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry. Requirements for the Silver Competency are comparable to the formerly recognized Microsoft Certified Partner criteria. All 29 Microsoft technology competencies differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find qualified solution providers with expertise in discrete areas quickly and easily.
The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organizations that deliver products and services through the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers superior experience and outcomes.
PEER Group provides innovative factory automation software solutions and consulting services to the semiconductor, photovoltaic, LED and other high technology industries. The world’s best manufacturing companies turn to PEER Group to solve their most challenging equipment automation, data management, and process control problems. With more than 100,000 licenses shipped, we are the leading supplier of equipment connectivity and testing products to automated factories around the world. Our innovative and reliable products and services help lower the cost of automation for high-volume manufacturers and their equipment suppliers. Learn more at www.peergroup.com.