KineticD Achieves Microsoft Silver Independent Software Vendor Competency

TORONTO, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --KineticD™, known for its cloud backup and data recovery services designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced it has achieved a Silver Independent Software Vendor (ISV) competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. And to ensure the highest quality of services, Microsoft requires customer references for successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

"By achieving ISV competency, KineticD provides its customers with the confidence they need to address the details of Microsoft technology, now widely deployed and used in the SMB space," said Mike Chase aka Dr. Cloud, CTO of tamCloud. "We have always looked to KineticD as a leading cloud provider, not only for its cutting edge solutions, but for its continued strategy to build on its partnerships and technological alliances."

KineticD provides SMBs, channel partners and VARs with the latest data backup and recovery technology that is specifically designed to ensure optimized data protection for PCs, Macs and servers. Its comprehensive hybrid cloud solution, automated task management, de-duplication and patented continuous data backup provides SMBs with the same level of protection that large enterprises have come to expect.

"We look forward to accelerating our customers' success as they look to us as valuable technology advisors," said Jamie Brenzel, CEO of KineticD. "The Microsoft Silver Independent Software Vendor competency and Open File Driver certification underscores our expertise in today's technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and its products."

The Microsoft Partner Network helps partners strengthen their capabilities to showcase leadership in the marketplace on the latest technology, to better serve customers and, with 640,000 Microsoft partners in their ecosystem, to easily connect with one of the most active, diverse networks in the world.

"By achieving a silver competency, organizations have proven their expertise in specific technology areas, placing them among the top 5 percent of Microsoft partners worldwide," said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "When customers look for an IT partner to meet their business challenges, choosing a company that has attained Microsoft competencies is a smart move. These are highly qualified professionals with access to Microsoft technical support and product teams."

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About KineticD

KineticD™, an early pioneer of cloud backup technology, has set a new industry standard by providing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the same level of security and protection that is available to large enterprises. KineticD's patented KineticCloud™ Backup technology, known for its scalability, advanced data reduction capabilities and ease-of-use, has won prestigious industry awards and has been featured in many key industry publications. Founded in 2002, KineticD technologies and solutions are currently used daily by over 60,000 customers, 1,000 resellers, 100 MSPs and private label partners for online backup and recovery, archiving, disaster readiness, secure file sharing and remote access.  For a free trial or to request more information, visit www.kineticd.com.

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