Helsinki, February 2, 2011 - Solita Oy, a member of
the Oracle® PartnerNetwork
(OPN), is
the first Finnish enterprise to achieve OPN Specialized status for customer-specific
systems integration and
software solutions.To achieve a Specialized status, Oracle partners are required to
meet a stringent set of requirements that are based on
the needs and priorities
of
the customer and partner community. By achieving a Specialized distinction, Solita
Oy has been recognized by Oracle for its expertise in customer-specific systems
integration and
software solutions, achieved through competency development and
demonstrated by
the company's business results and proven success in
implementing customer projects.
"Solita and
Oracle have cooperated for a long time, and we have been an Oracle partner for many
years. We believe that
the renewed partner program and
the new partnership
level that we have achieved will open up new opportunities for a closer collaboration
with Oracle. Our increased focus on systems integration solutions and
the
stepping up of our specialized knowledge of SOA will enable us to provide even
better solutions for our customers," said Jari Niska, Chief Executive Officer, Solita Oy.
"Solita has shown
trust and belief in Oracle's technology and in
the business opportunities
arising with it. They have contributed to building our cooperation in a
consistent and systematic way. Achieving a Specialized status in our partner
program is a natural further step in our close and committed cooperation. It
strengthens our trust in our ability to be able to increase both turnover and
profitability together," said Juha Kaskirinne, Alliances
and Channel Leader, Oracle Finland Oy.
About Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork
(OPN) Specialized is
the latest version of Oracle's partner program that
provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle
solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized
knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize
Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key
to
the latest enhancements to OPN is
the ability for partners to differentiate
through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency
development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more
visit http://www.oracle.com/partners
or connect with
the Oracle Partner community at OPN on Twitter, OPN on Facebook, OPN on LinkedIn, and OPN on YouTube.
About Solita Oy
Solita Oy is a Finnish company dedicated
to developing demanding information system solutions and IT professional
services. Solita's customers include prominent Finnish companies and public
organizations. Solita's turnover in 2010 was about 17 million euros.
The
company was founded in 1996 and has over 170 employees. Further information: www.solita.fiFurther information
Jari Niska, CEO, Solita Oy, tel.
+358 40 524 6400,
[email protected] Kaskirinne, A&C Leader Finland, Oracle
Finland Oy, tel. +358 40 506 3592,
[email protected]