News
February 16, 2010
Zap earns Certified for Microsoft Dynamics NAV accreditation
Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics NAV has met Microsoft’s highest standard for partner-developed software solutions
Brisbane, Australia – (February 16, 2010) – Zap announced today that its Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution is now Certified for Microsoft Dynamics, which signifies that the solution has met Microsoft Corp.’s highest standard for partner-developed software. Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics NAV is Zap’s second out of the box advanced analytics solution to achieve the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics accreditation.
Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics have demonstrated development quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamics product on which it runs by passing rigorous VeriTest software solution testing for Microsoft Dynamics and are profiled in the Microsoft Partner Solution Profiler tool. In addition, the Microsoft Dynamics partner must have customers who are successfully using the certified solution and are willing to recommend it, be enrolled in a Partner Service Plan with Microsoft, and be a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program.
For customers, Certified for Microsoft Dynamics helps identify Microsoft Dynamics solutions that have been tested for compatibility, meet high quality standards, and are successfully used by existing customers. This certification represents a significant step in elevating the standard for partner-developed software solutions for industry-specific business applications.
“By requiring both the software solution and the partner to meet our highest standards, Microsoft is assuring customers that these certified solutions work with their investments in Microsoft Dynamics,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “Microsoft congratulates Zap on achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics status for Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics NAV by demonstrating its success and commitment in delivering a leading Microsoft Dynamics solution.”
Zap’s Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution is used by customers to create advanced analytics and reporting (dashboards, scorecards, Key Performance Indicators, reports and analysis) on their Dynamics data. The solution enables customers to take a "buy, not build" approach to deploying analytics to ensure a rapid return on investment. The out-of-the-box solution contains comprehensive packaged analytics so customers have dashboards and reports from day one, a wizard to import customizations and security, and a user-friendly web interface that requires no software installation for end-users.
“Zap is committed to fully supporting the Microsoft community and our Dynamics reseller partners globally, and achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics designation for our Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution is a reflection of that commitment,” said Garth D. Laird, President, Zap. “We have now achieved the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics accreditation for both our CRM and NAV analytics solutions, and are focused on further adding value to Microsoft Dynamics customers around the world by extending our solutions to support AX and GP.”
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About Zap
Zap creates business intelligence (BI) software that helps improve corporate performance. Committed to innovation, Zap was awarded the 2009 Microsoft Independent Software Vendor/Software Solutions Innovation Partner of the Year. Zap software is used by mid-market companies through to enterprises, across many industries and business systems. Zap also offers a range of out-of-the-box solutions specifically for Microsoft Dynamics business solutions that fast track the return on investment in BI technology. For Independent Software Vendors (ISV), Zap’s BI technology can be rapidly embedded in vertical solutions to enhance value and provide a competitive advantage. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Zap software is based on Microsoft technology. Zap is a partner-led company, supporting customers and partners from offices across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA); North America; Asia; and Australasia.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer-relationship and supply-chain management solutions that helps businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.