Keste Reaches Milestone Achievement with 20th Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialization

DALLAS, Aug. 8, 2013  /PRNewswire/ -- Keste, a Platinum level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced it has achieved OPN Specialized status for Oracle Cloud Application Foundation, an integrated, flexible, and proven middleware platform that provides a foundation for Cloud computing and includes the core products Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle Coherence. Following recent Specializations in Oracle Cloud Builder 2012 and Oracle Linux 6, Keste now becomes one of a select few Oracle partners to have achieved 20 Specializations.

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To achieve OPN 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, Keste has been recognized by Oracle for its expertise in delivering services specifically around Oracle Cloud Application Foundation through competency development, business results and proven success. Oracle Cloud Application Foundation Specialization is designed for partners helping organizations provide cloud services using Oracle's broad portfolio of cloud-optimized products.

"We're incredibly proud to achieve our 20^th OPN Specialization," said Howard Moore, CEO, Keste. "Keste has made a significant investment in Oracle's OPN Specialization program. This program lets our customers know that we're experienced and can deliver repeatable solutions in these areas. Our latest Specialization in Cloud Application Foundation is further proof of our commitment to be a leading Oracle partner for cloud infrastructure and integration services."

"This specialization for Cloud Application Foundation (CAF) represents a strategic investment from Keste in becoming the leading Oracle partner in end-to-end cloud-based solutions," says Sri Ayyeppen, CTO, Keste." Our CAF and Cloud Builder specializations showcase Keste's depth of knowledge and command of the cloud platform. We believe that Oracle CAF is a true platform of the future and provides highly differentiated value to our customers. We will continue to invest and drive strategic roadmaps based on CAF."

"We congratulate Keste for achieving 20 OPN Specializations. Keste has been an early and strong advocate for the OPN Specialization program. Through their multiple Specializations across the Oracle stack, Keste brings differentiated value to customers," said Lydia Smyers, Group Vice President, Worldwide Alliances & Channels Programs and Communications, Oracle. "This latest achievement is a testament to their dedication to excellence and to providing customers with innovative cloud solutions that drive real business value and results."

Oracle is one of the most comprehensive cloud providers in the world, providing a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise-grade cloud services. Keste is on the leading edge of implementing Oracle's cloud infrastructure and integration services.

Keste will participate at Oracle OpenWorld 2013 on September 22-26 in San Francisco, CA. Visit at booth #2321.

About Keste
Keste is an award-winning Oracle software solutions and development company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Keste develops solutions that help global companies automate and optimize complex business processes. A Platinum-level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork, Keste also delivers cloud platforms and cloud integration services. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the nation's fastest-growing businesses, Keste is focused on the execution, delivery and support of enterprise software for the technology, communications and industrial manufacturing industries. With solution centers in the Unites States and India, Keste has international experience developing efficient solutions that create business value for Fortune 500 and Forbes Global 2000 clients. For more information, please visit www.keste.com.

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 opportunity. 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.

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