Sitecore Named Enterprise ISV of the Year by Microsoft

San Francisco – Sept 5th 2013 – Sitecore, a global leader in customer experience management software, today announced that it has won the 2013 Microsoft Sales Achievement for Enterprise Independent Software Vendor (ISV) of the Year Award. This inaugural award is part of Microsoft’s Sales Achievers program, which recognises global partners for achieving exceptional sales results during fiscal year 2013. The award was presented to Sitecore during this year’s Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference held in Houston.

Sitecore was recognised by Microsoft for its clear vision, its position as a leader in the customer experience management market and its ability to sustain high levels of sales growth. Sitecore enjoys a strong, mutual partnership with Microsoft, and since Sitecore’s inception, all of its products are built on Microsoft’s respected .NET development platform.

The award recognises Sitecore as a leading customer experience platform that puts the customer at the heart of every interaction and engagement. This enables a consistent, personalised experience across all channels and eliminates complexity for the user. Every day, more than 3,000 of the world’s leading brands rely on Sitecore to bring all components of their digital marketing together across areas such as content management, marketing automation, analytics and wider business processes, and deliver measureable results that move their businesses forward.

“We are honoured to receive this award and for the continuing recognition by Microsoft as a key partner,” said Michael Seifert, CEO, Sitecore. “Microsoft knows that Sitecore is committed to setting the agenda for the future of marketing as our partners and customers demand smart and innovative solutions that enable them to own and shape the entire customer experience.”

"Sitecore has demonstrated extraordinary commitment in transforming their business to support customers worldwide with Microsoft technology," said Chris Atkinson, vice president, Partner Growth & Enablement, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft. "As our customers' needs evolved, Sitecore made the right investments to grow their businesses with Microsoft and are now well-positioned to take advantage of new opportunities in fiscal year 2014 and beyond."

About Sitecore

Sitecore is the global leader in customer experience management software. We deliver highly relevant content and personalised digital experiences that delight audiences, increase loyalty and drive revenue. With Sitecore, marketers can own the experience of every customer that engages with their brand across every channel. More than 3,000 of the world’s leading brands –including American Express, Carnival Cruise Lines, easyJet, Heineken, LEGO, and Microsoft – trust Sitecore to help them deliver the meaningful interactions that win customers for life.

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