Patni gets gold certified partner status in Microsoft Prog

Mumbai, May 27: Patni Computer Systems, a leading global IT services provider, today announced that it has achieved gold certified partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program (MPP). The prestigious partner status recognises Patni's competencies in the Business Intelligence (BI) segment and will equip the company to innovate and implement business intelligence solutions to help its customers better capitalise on their organisational data.

Commenting on the development, Patni Senior Vice-President Samvit Raina said ''We are delighted to have achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status in the Business Intelligence space. This distinction demonstrates Patni's ongoing commitment to its customers and superior levels of successful implementations, real-world experience and strong capabilities in the BI space.'' ''The Microsoft Partner Program acknowledges partners that go above and beyond to help our customers reach their full business potential with their proven expertise in Microsoft technologies,'' said Karl Leigh, Director (BI Partners) of Microsoft Corp.

''Today Microsoft recognises Patni's contribution in working with global clients and managing diverse Microsoft platforms and applications in business critical IT environments.'' Patni has a strong track record in providing cutting-edge Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing solutions, having delivered over 275 Business Intelligence/Data warehousing projects representing 2100 person-years. Patni's Business Intelligence Practice has a rich set of consulting and solutions offerings complimented by strong delivery methodologies that facilitate successful Business Intelligence implementations for its marquee list of customers.

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