FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 26, 2008
SYNERGY CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS WITH FAST
WESTPORT, CT – August 26, 2008 – Synergy Corporate Technologies, a premier field-managed Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and celebrated provider of SharePoint, .NET Web Development and managed network infrastructure support services announced today that it had become certified and authorized to provide high-end search solutions using technologies from Microsoft subsidiary FAST. Adding this to the 16 out of 17 possible Microsoft competencies that Synergy has earned, the firm continues to enjoy the distinction of being the #1 partner listed on the Microsoft Solution Finder Directory which is based, in part, on the number of Microsoft Competencies & Specializations earned and the number of positive client evaluations received by Microsoft.
“When you combine our extensive experience with Microsoft SharePoint and enterprise search with the technologies and insights we’re gaining in our relationship with FAST it’s an extraordinary combination,” explained Synergy co-founder and principal James Beck. “FAST gives us unprecedent flexibility in accessing multiple and vastly divergent data sources to enable incredibly enhanced search experiences for clients whether for their corporate intranet, public websites, or other SharePoint implementations.”
Asked about the Microsoft acquisition of FAST, Beck replied, “It’s not at all surprising to see Microsoft invest in best-of-breed enterprise search. Their commitment to constantly improve the SharePoint platform is obvious. That’s why we’ve invested so much of our resource into the platform and now to FAST. The value proposition for our clients is fantastic.”
About FAST
FAST is the leading developer of enterprise search technologies and solutions that are behind the scenes at the world’s best known companies with the most demanding search problems. FAST’s flexible and scalable enterprise search platform (FAST ESP) elevates the search capabilities of enterprise customers and connects people to the relevant information they seek regardless of medium. This drives revenues and reduces total cost of ownership by effectively leveraging IT infrastructure. FAST’s solutions are used by more than 2,600 global customers and partners, including America Online (AOL), Cardinal Health, CareerBuilder.com, CIGNA, CNET, Dell, Factiva, Fidelity Investments, Findexa, IBM, Knight Ridder, LexisNexis, Overture, Rakuten, Reed Elsevier, Reuters, Sensis, Stellent, Tenet Healthcare, Thomas Industrial Networks, T-Online, US Army, Virgilio (Telecom Italia), Vodafone, and Wanadoo
FAST is headquartered in Norway and is publicly traded under the ticker symbol 'FAST' on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The FAST Group operates globally with presence in Europe, the United States, Asia Pacific, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. For further information about FAST, please visit www.fastsearch.com.
About Synergy
With offices around the globe in Westport, CT, London, England, Honolulu, HI, Sydney, Australia and Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, Synergy provides top quality services surrounding Microsoft and related technologies. These include Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, with globally recognized SharePoint Training services; web applications based on .NET and related application development platforms; and fundamental managed network design, implementation and support services. With the distinction of being one of the few partners to have earned 15 Microsoft Competencies, Synergy is a field-managed Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Learn more at http://www.synergyonline.com.
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For More Information click here or contact:
Howard M. Cohen
Business Development
(203) 222.5261
hmc@synergyonline.com