SYDNEY, May 9, 2012 — StorageCraft Technology Corporation today announced it has achieved a Gold ISV 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 Gold Competency, organisations must complete a rigorous set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, have the right number of Microsoft Certified Professionals, submit customer references and demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction by participating in an annual survey.

StorageCraft develops the technology that powers its best-in-class backup, disaster recovery, system migration and data protection solutions for servers, desktops and laptops, software technology that reduces downtime, improves security and stability, and lowers the total cost of ownership for computer systems.

“StorageCraft’s goal is extend our global leadership in the real-time backup, recovery and migration market by continuing to evolve solutions that protect physical, virtual and cloud-based servers. This latest accolade vindicates our commitment to Microsoft-based solutions and assures our partners and customers that they will continue to benefit from leading edge solutions”, said Greg Wyman, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at StorageCraft.

“The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to empower solution providers to succeed in today’s business environment. By achieving the prestigious Gold competency, participating companies are provided with a rich set of benefits, including increased customer visibility through branding and accessibility, training and support,” said Jon Roskill, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “We are proud to put forth a program that provides the right resources to help a company develop the expertise customers demand in today’s competitive market and also provides the community and infrastructure that can connect them to one another, lowering costs for all parties.”

The Microsoft Gold Competency signifies to the market that a company has demonstrated the highest level of skill and achievement within a given technology specialisation. All 29 Microsoft competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find solution providers quickly and easily. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry.

The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organisations that deliver products and services based on the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers a superior experience and outcomes.

About StorageCraft Technology Corporation

StorageCraft Technology Corporation provides best-in-class backup, disaster recovery, system migration and data protection solutions for servers, desktops and laptops. StorageCraft delivers software products that reduce downtime, improve security and stability for systems and data and lower the total cost of ownership.

For more information

Greg Wyman, StorageCraft
Vice President – Asia Pacific
Phone: +61 2 8061 4444 or mobile +61 402 259 359
Email: greg.wyman@storagecraft.com.au

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