VICTOR, N.Y. (February 16, 2010) — Info Directions, leading provider of net-centric billing, rating, order management, workflow and selling solutions for communications service providers, is pleased to announce it has maintained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions.

Recognizing Info Directions’ expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace, the Gold Certification ensures Info Directions has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and has a proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

"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."

The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

“We are extremely pleased to have maintained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. Our organization is focused on developing products and services that support the evolution of the rapidly changing communications market, so we make it a priority to participate in the Microsoft Partner Program at the highest level," said Tim Wrona, Vice President of Product Marketing at Info Directions. “Being a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner helps us meet our commitment to our clients by delivering the products, tools and services they need to remain competitive in the communications market.”

To secure its certification, Info Directions completed a comprehensive testing process on its software products, conducted by a third-party organization; has the required number of staff members who have achieved Microsoft technical designations; and fulfilled a number of other operational and business requirements.