CANYON LAKE, Texas, May 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COPsync, Inc. (OTCBB:COYN), a software technology provider to law enforcement and emergency service professionals, today announced it has earned Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, which recognizes COPsync, Inc.'s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, COPsync, Inc. has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
For the past five years, COPsync, Inc. has been utilizing industry leading Microsoft technologies to create and enhance their best-in-industry law enforcement information sharing product, COPsync™.
"Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner," said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes COPsync, Inc. for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."
As one of the requirements for earning Certified Partner status, COPsync, Inc. has declared a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.
The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft 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 earned Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Karl Werner, Director of Technology at COPsync, Inc. "The benefits provided through our Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The 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.
About COPsync, Inc.
COPsync Inc. (OTCBB:COYN) is positioned to become one of the fastest growing software technology providers to law enforcement and emergency service professionals worldwide. COPsync, Inc. is the only law enforcement software provider to provide full in-car information sharing capabilities to all subscribing agencies in real time at the point of incident directly to the patrol officer. For more information please visit www.COPsync.com.
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