ARLINGTON, Texas — May 16, 2005 — Intura Solutions, LP, a leading supplier of point-of-sale and management software for restaurants operating delivery and quick service concepts, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes Intura’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Intura Solutions 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 that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Intura Solutions specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for restaurants operating quick service and delivery concepts. Intura’s flagship product, Intura Vision, provides a suite of operational and management software applications targeted towards the specific needs of the quick service restaurant marketplace.
“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, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Intura Solutions for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
In addition to earning certified status, Intura Solutions 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 Microsoft 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 record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.
“We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Gary W. Peek II, president at Intura Solutions. “The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.
About Intura Solutions
Intura Solutions, LP, is a leading developer of POS and business intelligence solutions for the delivery and quick-service segments of the restaurant industry. Intura continues to build on a 15-year history with Intura Vision, a restaurant POS and management system, and Intura Enterprise, a web-based portal for centralized multi-site management of data, reporting, and marketing. In addition to providing turnkey systems, Intura offers professional services including staging, deployment, installation, training, and support. Some of Intura's valued customers include Hungry Howie's Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts, Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza, Pizza Plus, Ba-Da Wings!, Jet City Pizza, Topper's Pizza, Mr. Jim's Pizza, and Pizza Inn. In 2001, Domino's Pizza selected the Vision software product as its next generation store system now known as Domino's Pulse. Intura's limited partners include The Pinnacle Corporation and NTN Communications, Inc. For more information, visit www.intura.com.
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