OptimaData is certified Microsoft Gold partner Dataplatform
PRESS RELEASE
Earlier this month, OptimaData was certified as a Microsoft Gold Partner Data Platform. With this partnership, Microsoft confirms OptimaData’s high level of knowledge in the field of SQL Server databases. In cooperation with Microsoft, the Naarden-based company provides optimal SQL Server database designs, implementations and support for the optimal use and management of data.
Gerard Zuidweg, co-founder and managing partner of OptimaData, is pleased with the recognition: “We provide specialist knowledge to solve and prevent database problems. Because of our personal and proven successful approach, we can provide targeted advice and, in addition to building and setting up innovative environments, also support in the management of SQL Server databases.”
Open Source and Cloud
Isn’t a Microsoft Gold Partnership Data Platform strange for a database consulting company with a strong focus on open source products and projects?
“That’s a good question,” says Gerard Zuidweg, “yet it’s actually a strengthening of our positioning as a multi-platform (open source) database service provider. Among other things, Microsoft has made considerable inroads into open source projects such as PostgreSQL with its acquisition of CitusData. For example, it was recently a Platinum sponsor of the largest European PostgreSQL conference PGConfEU in Milan. In addition, with Azure, Microsoft offers good opportunities to host MySQL or Postgres databases in Azure Cloud or even take MySQL or Postgres serverless in Azure.”
“And,” adds Martijn Wallet, co-founder and technical director of OptimaData, “We are the only party in the Benelux that can offer content expertise on multiple open source databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB. With thirteen in-house multi-platform DBAs and twelve experts in our flexible shell, we see a strong increase in the use of open source projects, yet many of our customers still rely on licensed database systems such as Microsoft SQL Server for their mission-critical systems, partly because of support guarantees.”
Gerard Zuidweg: “The Microsoft Gold Partner designation is recognition of our multi-platform strategy with broad knowledge and expertise and we are proud of that!”
Solution-oriented partner
Microsoft: “By awarding Gold Partner status, Microsoft not only emphasizes OptimaData’s high level of knowledge, but also provides access to exclusive knowledge and updates. OptimaData is a professional and solution-oriented partner that looks beyond purely technical solutions. Thus, a Gold or Silver status also offers you as a customer benefits in terms of efficiency and cost control. This assures OptimaData customers of the most up-to-date and efficient solutions.”
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