Workpoint Meets Microsoft’s Platform Test for ISV Solutions

Certification Allows Workpoint to Join Elite Microsoft Partner Program

(Omaha, Neb. ¬–December 8, 2008) Workpoint™, a leading provider of embeddable business process management (BPM) technology, today announced that it has been tested and meets the criteria for Microsoft®s's Independent Software Vendor (ISV)/Software Solution Competency Program. The competency program is part of Microsoft's "Empower for ISVs" offering, which is designed to help ISVs succeed when developing software on the Microsoft platform. The initiative helps ISVs reduce development costs and get to market faster by placing valuable tools at their disposal. By successfully completing the competency program, Workpoint is now included as a certified Microsoft resource for ISVs.

Workpoint qualified for the competency program by providing customer references and individual certifications, and by meeting minimum sales bars. Software testing based on Microsoft technologies was also performed; testing was conducted independently by VeriTest, a testing service of Lionbridge Technologies. Workpoint .NET passed several platform tests, including those for Windows® Server 2003, managed code, Web Services, the .NET framework, and Microsoft SQL Server® 2005.

"This certification underscores Workpoint's powerful capabilities and sophisticated .NET technology," said Ruth Nimrod, chief technology officer at Workpoint. "Workpoint remains one of the most highly scalable and embeddable BPM solutions for organizations running on the Microsoft platform."

Some of the largest ISVs in the world have chosen Workpoint to embed within their own products and services, including those that offer identity management, risk management, retail management, content management and financial services. Workpoint offers a flexible component architecture and high throughput capabilities, allowing ISVs to seamlessly implement it to offer their own customers sophisticated workflow. Platform and database independent, Workpoint can be embedded into virtually any existing application.

"Workpoint understands that ISVs present a unique set of standards. They must be able to adapt and customize their IT environment to meet various customer demands. They must also be able to build interoperability between applications and platforms, while leveraging legacy applications when needed,"said Nimrod. "Workpoint has repeatedly delivered on these fronts. It has also demonstrated its proven Microsoft experience and skills—so ISVs seeking sophisticated Microsoft compatible technology can save significant time and resources by leveraging this program."

Workpoint is now listed in the new Windows Server Catalog of Tested Products. This is Microsoft's online source for customers and partners to find hardware and software that is compatible with the Windows Server 2003 family.

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Carie Maguire

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Dec 08, 2008 - 10:35 AM