Sonoma Partners' Customer Jones Lang LaSalle Earns Microsoft Dynamics Award for Excellence in Multinational Implementation

Chicago, IL USA – March 16, 2009 –Sonoma Partners, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the United States, is pleased to announce that their customer, Jones Lang LaSalle, was recognized by Microsoft with a 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Customer Excellence Award for Excellence in Multinational Implementation. Jones Lang LaSalle was honored by Microsoft executives at an awards luncheon on Tuesday, March 10th, at Convergence 2009 New Orleans, the premier Microsoft Dynamics user conference.

The 2009 Customer Excellence Awards, which are presented in 11 categories, recognize and celebrate Microsoft Dynamics customers that have achieved notable accomplishments using Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

Jones Lang LaSalle was recognized for its strong commitment to implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM throughout its global offices. Working with Microsoft Dynamics Gold Certified partner, Sonoma Partners, Jones Lang LaSalle deployed Microsoft Dynamics CRM to span the globe and reach thousands of users.

“JLL’s multinational implementation is a great example of what Microsoft Dynamics CRM can do,” said Mike Snyder, Principal at Sonoma Partners. “Running a CRM deployment with 5,000+ users throughout the world is an impressive accomplishment. We are pleased they have been awarded for this achievement.”

Established in 1997, the Customer Excellence Awards are awarded each year at the Convergence user conferences in the US and Europe. Microsoft Dynamics customers, partners and team members submit nominations. Judging teams for each of the 10 categories rated nominees on creativity, vision, and business benefits. Proposed winners for each category were then presented and reviewed by a panel of Microsoft executive judges for final approval. As part of that final review winning customers were chosen including the Overall Excellence Award winning customer.

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that help businesses work more effectively.

About Sonoma Partners Chicago-based Sonoma Partners LLC sells, customizes and implements Microsoft Dynamics CRM for enterprise and mid-size companies throughout the United States. Founded in 2001, it has worked exclusively with Microsoft Dynamics CRM since the Beta release of version 1.0. Microsoft twice awarded Sonoma Partners as the Global Microsoft CRM Partner of the Year. In addition, Sonoma Partners has written multiple books about Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Press. The company’s unmatched expertise in Microsoft Dynamics CRM offer a rapid path to value and return on investment. In addition, Sonoma Partners has extensive experience in several vertical industries, including franchises, real estate, healthcare, professional services, and finance.

For additional information:
Jennifer Gordon
Sonoma Partners LLC
(773) 983-1995
jgordon@sonomapartners.com