3fifteen has become Microsoft’s new ‘Golden Child’ since being awarded its third Gold Partner Certification, this time for the competency Data Management Solutions. As the Microsoft applications solutions division in the Dimension Data SA Group, 3fifteen has become one of Microsoft’s elite partners to achieve Gold Certification in three competencies in South Africa.

This certification complements the two other competencies 3fifteen is already certified in, namely Information Worker Solutions and Business Process and Integration Solutions.

According to Rian Durandt, head of Informatics at 3fifteen, the Data Management Solutions competency is for partners specialising in business intelligence and database applications. “With the speed of business ever increasing, companies must find ways of capturing and analysing business data in the most efficient and timely manner.”

“Microsoft competencies help differentiate our capabilities with Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a superior solution. This differentiation helps customers find the solutions partner and resources that match their needs,” he adds.

The Microsoft Data Management Solutions competency is designed to provide additional benefits and support to Microsoft Gold Certified Partners with proven competency in implementing solutions in either Business Intelligence or Database Management specialisation.

“No solution can be developed in isolation, there is always an overlap into other competency areas. Business Intelligence forms an integral part of any solution and by being certified in three Microsoft solution competencies makes the extent of 3fifteen’s offerings truly comprehensive,” concludes Durandt.