Altus Dynamics honoured in Microsoft Business Solutions Partner Excellence Promotion Program One of ten Microsoft Certified Technology Partners recognized globally for excellence in marketing plan execution Toronto, ON, August 30, 2005 – Altus Dynamics (formerly Serenic Software Canada), a top provider of enterprise solutions for Canadian nonprofit, education and government organizations, today announced it has been honoured in the Microsoft Business Solutions Partner Excellence Promotion Program. The program rewards technology partners for their marketing impact in the technology marketplace and delivers valuable tools and resources to help them respond to significant market opportunities. “We wanted our marketing efforts to reflect what we do best – and that is to deliver solutions to Canadian nonprofit, education and government based organizations to cost-effectively address their operational business needs, we also felt it was important to include the Microsoft value proposition benefits as part of our marketing approach,” said Nicola Dickinson, sales and marketing partner, Altus Dynamics. “I believe that we have been recognized by Microsoft due to our execution of the plan, which included everything from seminars, Webinars and sales collateral to the launch of a new Web site.” One of only 10 Microsoft Certified Technology Partners recognized globally in the program, Altus Dynamics outshone competitors with its comprehensive marketing plan, use of go-to-market tools and programs and exceptional marketing execution. Altus intends to leverage this recognition by continuing to build marketing programs that specifically address the needs of Canadian education, government and nonprofit organizations. “Microsoft Business Solutions Partner Excellence Promotion Program is a way for us to reward our partner community, particularly those who have made outstanding contributions to our business and in turn, to our customers,” said Garth Dean, director, Microsoft Business Solutions, Microsoft Canada Co. “Our technology partners, like Altus Dynamics, are true leaders in their fields, delivering what customers need when they need it.” “With Microsoft’s support, we have the opportunity to improve the response to our marketing efforts with a value proposition that resonates with the education, government and nonprofit organizations,” said Dickinson. “Microsoft is committed to providing us with marketing programs that enable us to grow our business. We have had lots of success to date and we expect our relationship with Microsoft will continue to be a big part of that.” About Altus Dynamics
Altus Dynamics is focused on delivering, implementing and supporting financial and ERP solutions in the Non-profit, Education and Government markets in North America, powered by Microsoft Dynamics® NAV and CRM. Altus is a Gold Certified Partner and Microsoft Dynamics Industry Solutions Vendor (“ISV”). Altus was recently selected by Microsoft Canada as one of three finalists for “Canadian ISV of the Year, 2008”. For more information about Altus Dynamics please visit www.altusdynamics.com. About Microsoft Business Solutions
Microsoft Business Solutions offers integrated business applications and services that allow small and mid-size organizations and divisions of large enterprises to connect employees, customers and suppliers for improved efficiency. The financial management, customer relationship management and supply chain management applications work with Microsoft®
software such as Office and Windows® to help streamline processes across an entire organization, giving businesses insight to respond rapidly, plan strategically and execute quickly. Microsoft Business Solutions applications are delivered through a worldwide network of channel partners that provide specialized services and local support tailored to a company’s needs. About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Co. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ “MSFT”), the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services in both French and English. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has 10 regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software – any time, any place and on any device. Visit Microsoft Canada’s Web site at www.microsoft.ca. For more information, please contact: Michelle Ghandour
High Road Communications
(416)368-8348, ext. 247
mghandour@highroad.com Media Contact Nicola Dickinson
Altus Dynamics
Phone: 1-866-878-5552 x 223
Email: ndickinson@altusdynamics.com ###
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