Slalom Consulting Recognized as 2012 Microsoft Office 365 Solution Partner of the Year

SEATTLE, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Slalom Consulting proudly announced it has won the 2012 Microsoft Office 365 Solution Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

"Being the 2012 Microsoft Office 365 Solution Partner of the Year further showcases our continued commitment to Microsoft and their innovative solutions," said Slalom National General Manager Tom Chew. "We are honored to be recognized for our work with our clients, helping elevate their businesses and achieve strategic goals in the cloud with Office 365."

Awards were presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from a set of nearly 3,000 entrants worldwide. Slalom Consulting was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in Microsoft Office 365 Solution.

The Microsoft Office 365 Solution Partner of the Year Award honors the Microsoft partner that has built a successful cloud practice and shown both innovation and results in selling and delivering solutions to Corporate Account and Enterprise customers based on Microsoft Office 365 (including Microsoft Office SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office Exchange Online, Microsoft Lync Online, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Office 2010). Key considerations are mainstream and accelerated sales motions and delivery of value-added solutions on top of the Microsoft service to customers; business model attributes, customer references, or case studies showcasing impact on our mutual Corporate Account and Enterprise customers; and whether the partner transformed their business inclusive of multiple Microsoft Office 365 offerings.

"We are pleased to recognize Slalom Consulting as the Office 365 Solution Partner of the Year. Slalom has demonstrated a clear ability to deliver valuable services and solutions to Office 365 customers," said Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president, Microsoft Office Division.

About Slalom
Slalom Consulting brings busi­ness and technology expertise together to help companies drive enterprise performance, accelerate innovation, enhance the customer experience, and increase employee productivi­ty. The firm delivers award-win­ning solutions in areas such as business intelligence, mobility, and cloud through a national network of local offices across 11 North American cities.

Founded in 2001 and based in Seattle, Wash., Slalom has rapidly grown to more than 1,500 consultants. The company has earned recognition from Microsoft as the "2010 United States Partner of the Year" and "2011 Online Services Partner of the Year," as well as seven Microsoft regional awards in 2011. The combination of these Microsoft awards confirms Slalom's extensive national capabilities and dedication to delivering exceptional solutions. For more information, visit www.slalom.com.

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