QLogitek Invited to Participate in Microsoft’s Technology Adoption Program (TAP) for BizTalk 2010

TORONTO (March 3, 2010) – QLogitek announced today its participation in Microsoft’s Technology Adoption Program (TAP) for BizTalk Server 2010.  “QLogitek is excited to have been invited by our partner, Microsoft, to participate in the TAP program,” said John Magalhaes, QLogitek’s Vice President of Technology Solutions. “QLogitek’s technology experts are keen to contribute our experiences in running a B2B platform that supports a global cloud computing operation for the supply chain industry”.  In 2006, QLogitek was designated as a ‘Microsoft Gold Certified Partner’.

TAP is a program designed for Microsoft customers who have specific business needs to get early access to new technology and to drive their requirements into the current and future versions of the product.  In return, TAP participants help Microsoft reach its quality bar across product, documentation and support services and help validate features and use cases in real world environments.  Entry into the TAP program requires nomination by Microsoft and a limited number of seats are made available.

The TAP program is expected to be complete by the end of this summer, leading to the launch of BizTalk 2010. BizTalk 2010 will include enhanced features to its existing version (BizTalk 2009), culminating from the assessment provided by TAP participants.  BizTalk is a leading B2B-EDI product and boasts a global install base of 9,000 organizations, spanning a number of industries including retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, government and healthcare.

About Microsoft:
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. 

About QLogitek:
QLogitek is a leading supply chain integration solutions provider to the retail and consumer packaged goods industries.  Business-to-business complexities faced within supply chains are conveniently managed through the company’s award winning "Software-as-a-Service" (SaaS) and “Integration-as-a-Service” (IaaS) cloud computing models, as well as through a traditional "on-premise" model.  The company has won an enviable reputation for delivering technology-driven business results to an impressive line-up of blue chip clients including the Hudson's Bay Company, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), Rogers Communication Inc., The Bargain! Shop, Videotron, Virgin Mobile, Sears Canada, Harlequin Enterprises and HMV.  

For more information:
Sadia Qureshi
Communications Officer
QLogitek
416.741.1595 x.231