Avantis.PRO achieves Windows Vista certification

The Avantis unit of Invensys Process Systems has announced that its Avantis.PRO enterprise asset management (EAM) software solution has been Windows Vista certified

To achieve certification, the Avantis.PRO software passed the Certified for Windows Vista test conducted by Veritest to ensure compliance with deployment and operating requirements defined by Microsoft.

"With this achievement, our customers can be confident that Avantis.PRO has met the standards required for the Windows Vista certification".

"This helps customers reduce the complexity and risk of deploying and managing solutions that support their evolving corporate PC infrastructures," said Brendan Young, Director of Development for Avantis.

"Furthermore, Windows Vista provides increased data security to help comply with the changing corporate security requirements of our customers, and the interface of Windows Vista provides an opportunity for improved productivity for Avantis.PRO EAM software users".

The latest Microsoft compliance for Avantis.PRO enterprise asset management software builds on the recent Avantis achievement of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status.

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Avantis declared a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions and in Networking Infrastructure Solutions.

Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a technology partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft-based 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 technology partners bring to the technology industry.

"Accompanied by valuable training and business development resources, Microsoft certifications provide technology partners with a competitive edge in the marketplace," said Lora Gernon, Director of Partner Group, Microsoft Canada: "The certifications help differentiate technology partners' capabilities and reflects the skills necessary to bring the right services to customers in a diverse range of industries.

We are pleased that Avantis has obtained the "Certified for Windows Vista" certification, showing their dedication and expertise in providing industry specific solutions for the EAM software industry".

The Avantis.PRO EAM software solution provides a key component within the Invensys overall asset performance management strategy, which is designed to help global manufacturers balance asset availability and utilisation to achieve business objectives.

The software offers the industry's most comprehensive solution for total enterprise asset performance management.

It brings management easy-to-access tools that help view asset performance at all levels.

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