SBS Group Selected as an Indirect Cloud Solution Provider by Microsoft
SBS Group is launching the Stratos Cloud Alliance to assist technology partners in selling Microsoft Cloud Solutions with a focus on Dynamics 365.
Edison, NJ - March 9, 2017 - Microsoft, the world's leading professional cloud provider, has named SBS Group an Indirect Cloud Solution Provider (ICSP). Formerly called a Tier-2 Distribution Partner, the ICSP provides the connection between Microsoft and resellers of Microsoft's cloud solutions including Azure, Office 365, PowerBI, and the recently launched Dynamics 365 service.
The
ICSP program is built to help ease the complexity of selling Microsoft
solutions. Technology resellers can partner with an ICSP for support in with
sales, service, administration and billing. The Stratos Cloud Alliance, SBS
Group's new ICSP program, is the only ICSP specializing in Dynamics 365,
Microsoft's business solution focused service. SBS Group has vast experience in
the Dynamics landscape having operated in the Microsoft ERP and CRM spaces for
over 30 years. The Stratos Cloud Alliance will leverage that knowledge and
experience to provide superior Dynamics 365 implementation, training and support
services for technology partners to resell. Additionally, the Stratos Cloud
Alliance will offer unique partner enablement services, giving partners the
option to develop, market, and deliver their own Dynamics 365 solutions and
services.
"We serve several communities including customers, partners, independent software vendors, and Microsoft," said James Bowman, President and CEO of SBS Group. "It is our mission to deliver innovative solutions that serve the evolving needs of these communities. Seven years ago, we pioneered the Master VAR program, enabling other Dynamics partners to grow their businesses. Last year, we led the Microsoft Dynamics community into the ‘cloud' when we launched the first online Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Marketplace focused on Dynamics solutions. We are leveraging these experiences in launching the Stratos Cloud Alliance. This program will help ERP and CRM-focused partners in their digital transformation process and enable Managed Service Providers (MSP's) and IT-focused solution providers to expand their solution portfolios for their customers."
The Stratos Cloud Alliance (SCA) features a comprehensive portfolio of Microsoft Cloud Business and Productivity Solutions, ISV Products and Tools, and Partner and Customer Services. The SCA offers three flexible partner models (including a white-label option) with value-added features and benefits for ERP and CRM resellers, Managed Service Providers, Accounting and Consulting firms. All partner tiers are powered by best-in-class e-commerce capabilities and include dedicated partner teams and support services designed to simplify onboarding and streamline the partner experience.
To learn more about the Stratos Cloud Alliance, visit: www.dynamics365partner.com.
About SBS Group
SBS Group is a national Microsoft master VAR (Value Added Reseller) with Gold level competency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM). Over the past 30 years, they have been recognized as Microsoft Partner of the Year, Inner Circle Member and Microsoft President's Club member multiple times. The company is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey and operates offices across North America. For more information, please visit SBS Group's website at http://www.sbsgroupusa.com. Follow us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/sbs-group, on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/sbsgroup and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SBSGroupUSA.