The ISV category recognises software developers that create stand-alone applications using Microsoft technologies. The judges take into consideration the innovation of the software programs, how these programs have grown both the developer's and Microsoft's businesses through winning new customers and also the after sales customer experience and overall product satisfaction.
The Pastel submission incorporated a range of programs including the SME-focused My Business online and desktop offerings and its ERP offering - Evolution - with its municipal billing module and retail point of sale solution.
"Pastel has been using Microsoft products as part of its solution stack for over 20 years but this is the first time we've participated in the Microsoft Partner Network Awards," says Daryl Blundell, sales director at Softline Pastel. "We were not expecting to win against such tough competition in our first year but this award is testament to the strong, cohesive relationship we have with Microsoft."
