Tectura® Recognised as a Pioneer by Microsoft
Prestigious Pioneer Award presented to Tectura at the recent Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Redwood City,- July 25, 2005 – Tectura Corporation, the leading global provider of Microsoft integrated business solutions to mid-market companies, large enterprises and their divisions, received recognition from Microsoft for exemplifying a true pioneering spirit and aggressively building its business on the vision of the Microsoft Business Solutions platform. As a part of Microsoft's annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards, Tectura was awarded Microsoft Business Solutions' newest and highly regarded Pioneer Award during Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference 2005 in Minneapolis, MN, USA. Awards given at Microsoft's annual global partner recognition ceremony are earned by organizations whose achievements rank them at the top of Microsoft's global network of alliance partners, value-added resellers (VARs), consultants and solution developers. Membership in this elite group requires partners with a commitment to both customers and Microsoft, reflected in strong dedication to achieving high levels of customer satisfaction, active pursuit of product and technological advancement and impressive sales performance. Presenting the Pioneer Award to Tectura, Craig McCollum, Microsoft Vice President Worldwide Business Solutions Sales Strategy, said: “Tectura has taken risks, held their belief in the Microsoft Business Solutions vision, and grown organically on the Microsoft Business Solutions platform, as a grounds-up System Integrator. Throughout the last year they have expanded their global footprint through acquisitions, yet building on their revenues and customers additions. They are the leading global Microsoft Business Solutions partner, with client implementations in more than 60 countries, with offices in 63 cities across four continents and 19 countries. They have more than 4,000 clients served by 1,300 dedicated team members. This honoree continues to expand globally, while maintaining a strong local touch.” Terry Petrzelka, CEO of Tectura, adds, "We are extremely honored to have received the Pioneer Award and to be acknowledged by Microsoft for our accomplishments and vision. During a year of very high growth, Tectura was still able to focus heavily on sustaining strong relationships with our clients. Our belief in the power of Microsoft technology and its ability to deliver a rapid return on investment not only made this past year a very successful one for our clients, but also for Microsoft and ourselves. We look forward to an even more successful year ahead.” About Tectura Tectura is the world’s leading Microsoft Business Solutions partner and number one provider of Microsoft-based ERP, CRM, and technology solutions to mid-market companies and larger enterprises. Tectura provides software, consulting, and IT implementation services to more than 4,000 clients in the distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and service-based industries. Through these services, Tectura delivers business process improvements, greater efficiency, and a clear competitive edge to clients in over 60 countries. Customers benefit from unmatched experience and a solid commitment from more than 1,300 dedicated Tectura employees with 60+ offices throughout 19 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Tectura has been recognized by Microsoft for its outstanding customer service with such awards as Pioneer of the Year 2005, U.S. Partner of the Year 2004, Global Partner of the Year 2003, Asia Pacific Partner of the Year 2002-2004, and Excellence in Customer Care 2003. Learn more at: http://www.tectura.co.uk Media contact: Alison Beaven +44 (0)20 7632 1200 alison.beaven@tectura.com