"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise, direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes Dorset Software as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

"We guide clients through our tried and tested software development methodology, which ensures we develop applications in harmony with clients needs, on time and to budget", said Sam Story, Head of Production at Dorset Software. "Major private and public sector clients have relied on Dorset Software since 1987 to develop progressive software solutions which place usability and productivity at their core."

Cal Morgan, Head of Sales and Marketing added: "Delivering to enterprises of all sizes, Dorset Software offers reliable, scalable and affordable solutions that simply work.  Our belief is that tailored software solutions should be flexible, intuitive to use and, above all, offer a return on investment.  Achieving Microsoft Gold Partner status confirms our commitment to our customers."