Centroid Achieves Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialization for Oracle Database 11g

DALLAS, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Centroid, a Gold-level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) and provider of technology consulting and outsourcing services offering Centroid's FutureProof solution and technology expertise, announced today that Centroid has achieved OPN Specialization in Oracle Database 11g.

To achieve a Specialized status, Oracle partners are required to meet a stringent set of requirements that are based on the needs and priorities of the customer and partner community. By achieving a Specialized distinction, Centroid has been recognized by Oracle for its expertise in delivering services specifically around Oracle Database 11g through competency development, business results and proven success.

As a Gold-level member of OPN, Centroid is committed to helping clients realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI.

Supporting Quotes

"Centroid is extremely honored to have attained the OPN Database 11g Specialization. This accomplishment will enrich and strengthen the already thriving relationship we have with Oracle," said Jim Brull, Partner at Centroid. "Our successful completion of this certification further solidifies our commitment to our customers to provide them with expert FutureProofing solutions designed to ensure that dollars they spend on Oracle technology are kept from losing their value over time."

"Oracle is delighted Centroid has achieved Specialization in Oracle Database 11g," said Jim Standard, Group Vice President, Worldwide Alliances and Channels, Oracle. "This further demonstrates Centroid has proven expertise in delivering and supporting customers who have invested or are considering investing in Oracle Database 11g."

Supporting Resources

Oracle PartnerNetwork

http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/opn-program/index.html

Oracle Database 11g Knowledge Zone

http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/database/database-021468.htm

Oracle's Specialization Program

http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/opn-program/specialize/index.html

About Oracle PartnerNetwork

Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunities. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more, visit http://www.oracle.com/partners.

About Centroid

CENTROID is the leader in extending the value of systems, information, and processes by protecting your business from future risk, uncertainty and increased costs. We do this through our unique FutureProof solution and methodology that enables us to assess, identify and implement ways to extend the value of your Oracle technology investments.

Our FUTUREPROOF services include

• Consulting Services that target the core challenges businesses have with technology.
• Managed Services that provide cost-effective solutions to support Oracle database and applications.
• Business Intelligence (BI) Applications that turn data into real information.
• Infrastructure Solutions that ensure your data is completely manageable and secure.

Centroid is the leader in FutureProofing technology and business and no one does it better.

FutureProofed technology. FutureProofed businesses. That's Centroid.

Visit us at http://www.centroid.com.

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