Atlanta, GA USA - c360 Solutions, Inc., a leading developer of add-on products, industry solutions and development tools for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 platform today announced that it has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status. c360 has also achieved the Microsoft ISV (Independent Software Vendor)/Software Solutions competency through the Microsoft Partner Program.

“Having been awarded the 2005 Microsoft Business Solutions ‘Partner Choice ISV’ award at last year’s Worldwide Partner Conference, we are honored to now be recognized as a Gold Certified Partner” commented c360 CEO Jeff Longoria.

"Microsoft partners that specialize in business applications meet a unique market need," said Tami Reller, corporate vice president of Microsoft Business Solutions. “We are rolling out programs and initiatives such as the Microsoft Business Solutions competency that are designed not only to bring continuity to partners in how they work with us, but also to provide partners with a way to showcase their expertise in ERP and CRM to customers who depend on them for services."

“Solutions Competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Platform Strategy & Partner Group at Microsoft. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers with their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Solutions Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”