Al-Futtaim Technologies ranked region's top Microsoft Business Solutions partner

Al-Futtaim Technologies was presented with the MBS President's award 2008 at the Annual Microsoft Worldwide Partners Conference in Houston, Texas, recently and which was attended by over 12,000 partners from 144 countries. This is the fourth time Al-Futtaim Technologies has won the award after 1999, 2000 and 2003.

The award is presented to the top five percent MBS partners worldwide and recognises partners that deliver market-leading solutions to customers built on Microsoft technology. The award also recognises Al-Futtaim Technologies' efforts in adding new customers and customer retention, competency in sales, pre-sales and implementation. Al-Futtaim Technologies showed a 25% increase in its MBS customers and posted a 100% year-on-year revenue growth last year.

Venkat Raghavan, General Manager of Al-Futtaim Technologies said:

"We are extremely honoured to receive the MBS Presidents award in recognition of Al-Futtaim Technologies' efforts to provide a comprehensive solution and after sales service to our customers. As we continue to grow, we feel this speaks volume of our continued dedication and ability to add value to our clients. This award also demonstrates our commitment to our partner in delivering best-in-class products and services to customers in the region."

Tamer Elhamy, Business Solutions Manager, Microsoft Gulf said: "We are proud to present the MBS President's award to Al-Futtaim Technologies. Al-Futtaim Technologies has consistently performed beyond our expectations and have helped raise the bar in delivering value to our customers in the region."