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Sailing into Software Plus Services
August 01, 2008

By Scott Bekker, Redmond Channel Partner magazine

Mitchell Cannady, president and CEO of Spinnaker Network Solutions, knew that selling Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online would change his company's course. He just had no idea how fast that would happen.

A lot of partners view Microsoft's Software plus Services (S+S) framework for Software as a Service (SaaS) the way children look at eating spinach. They know they'll probably be in trouble if they don't swallow what's being served -- but they're going to put it off as long as they can. Many early adopters are companies that already have a foot halfway in the door of the S+S business model: hosters, for example, or ISVs whose products make sense to deliver through the cloud and to license by subscription, Mitchell Cannady's Spinnaker Network Solutions Inc., a Gold Certified Partner based in Irvine, Calif., doesn't fit that mold.

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SPINNAKER NAMED TO 2008 MICROSOFT DYNAMICS PRESIDENT'S CLUB
July 07, 2008

Microsoft Honors Spinnaker for Outstanding Customer Commitment and Sales Achievement

Irvine, CAJuly 3, 2008 Spinnaker has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club for the 2nd consecutive year, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects Spinnaker’s success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies worldwide.

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VARs: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online A Pleasant Surprise
July 03, 2008

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9:43 AM EDT Thu. Jul. 03, 2008 

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With Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT)'s software-as-a-service strategy likely to be Topic No. 1 at next week's Worldwide Partner Conference, the experiences of solution providers who have been working with Dynamics CRM Online since it became available in April offer some insight.  

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Spinnaker receives Microsoft Dynamics Team Award with VL Systems
April 17, 2008

At the Quarterly Partner Briefing in Long Beach on April 17, 2008, Spinnaker, VL Systems and Software One were awarded the U.S. Region Southern California Partner Excellence - Team Award for their collective work with the  Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball franchise.

 
Spinnaker is extremely proud about the Award and the Angels project and looks forward to continuing to work with all partners to leverage the Microsoft Dynamics product line.

 
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WebCPA: CDC Fills Dynamics Holes
March 01, 2008

When software lacks some type of functionality prospective customers need to run their businesses, resellers have a choice: develop a module themselves or resell a product someone else already built.

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SaaS Smarts -- Savvy VARs stay focused on solutions that pay the bills
December 07, 2007

VARBUSINESS:
2008 State of the Market

By: Steven Burke 

 

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Software As A Service Means Big Changes
August 10, 2007

By , CMP Channel
12:00 AM EDT Mon. Aug. 06, 2007
From the August 06, 2007 issue of VARBusiness

To read online, visit: http://www.crn.com/software/201201611;jsessionid=ZNRSXM1YXGPQEQSNDLPSKH0CJUNN2JVN
 

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Microsoft Announces Product Offerings and Customer Early Access Program for Microsoft Dynamics Live
August 10, 2007

Live CRM service defines new level of affordability for customers, expands software plus services opportunities for partners.

To read online, visit:  http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jul07/07-10CRMWPCPR.mspx

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Spinnaker Receives President's Club Distinction
July 17, 2007

Spinnaker Receives Outstanding Sales Recognition from Microsoft Dynamics  

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Spinnaker Reinforces its Presence in Los Angeles Region
June 20, 2007

Irvine, CA. - June 20, 2007 - Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. reinforces its Sales Effectiveness and Customer Relationship Management practice in Los Angeles County.

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Spinnaker Expands Expertise into Desert Mountain Region
June 01, 2007

I rvine, CA. — June 1, 2007 — Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. expands its Sales Effectiveness and Customer Relationship Management practice into the Desert Mountain region

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Vendor Exclusivity Doesn't Pay, VARs Say
January 02, 2007
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Spinnaker Earns Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
October 30, 2006

Irvine, Calif. - October 30, 2006 - Microsoft congratulated Spinnaker on meeting the Gold Certified Partner requirements and upgraded it to Gold Certified Partner level.

 

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Spinnaker Helps LEGOLAND® Triple its Customer Base
September 29, 2006

Customized account management helps sales team prioritize activities by projected customer value.

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Spinnaker Receives Million Dollar Achiever Award
December 08, 2005

Sage Software announced today the 2005 Million Dollar Achievers for its mid-market channel partners. Million dollar achievers are business partners who have exceeded one million dollars in business with Sage mid-market products.

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Spinnaker Joins Leadership Academy Alumni Association
October 25, 2005

Acting on their commitment to sustain long-term growth and superior leadership, Spinnaker joins the Sage Leadership Academy Alumni Association.

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Spinnaker Earns 2005 Partner of the Year Award
October 25, 2005

Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. is again awarded the Sage Software West Coast Partner of the Year Award for 2005. For the third consecutive year, Spinnaker is acknowledged by Sage Software for its impressive growth.

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Interactive Facilities chooses Spinnaker for CRM implementation
September 22, 2005

Sage CRM was the CRM solution of choice for Interactive Facilities, a customer of Business Partner Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. Mike Weiss of Spinnaker explained, "When we told Interactive Facilities (IFC) about the Sage CRM out of the box... 

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KnowledgeSync News: August 2005
August 02, 2005

KnowledgeSync News August 2, 2005 Partner Spotlight: Spinnaker Attains Training Center Status As the KnowledgeSync Partner and Client communities continue to grow, so too grows the need to have professional,... 

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Piecing It Together
May 16, 2005

Piecing It Together From the May 16, 2005 CRN by Rochelle Garner, CRN Jeremy DeSpain and Steve Jones have watched their systems integration business quadruple over the past six months. In fact, business for Explore Consulting, which the pair... 

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NetSuite Puts Best's Face Forward
April 18, 2005

From the April 18, 2005 CRN by Rochelle Garner CRN Mitch Cannady is diversifying. A longtime solution provider of Best Software’s CRM software, he’s recently branched out to offer Microsoft’s MS-CRM software. This month, he’s poised to enter his... 

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Avnet Applied Computing Solutions Selects StreetSmarts™
January 31, 2005

StreetSmarts Provides Immediate Access to Critical Sales Knowledge Information and Resources Phoenix – January 31, 2005 - Involve Technology™, Inc., the market makers in Sales Knowledge Automation technology, today announced that Avnet Applied...

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Bright Spots
December 03, 2004

The coming year could be dubbed the season of the niche for solution providers in the small-business market. While the 2005 technology spending outlook for the small-business sector IS somewhat clouded, solution providers that focus on bright spots in technology spending have an opportunity to achieve steady growth...

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Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. Earns Partner of the Year Award for 2004
October 06, 2004

Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. is again awarded the Best Software West Coast Partner of the Year Award for 2004. For the second consecutive year, Spinnaker was again acknowledged by Best Software for  its impressive growth throughout 2004.

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Spinnaker Network Solutions Named to President’s Circle for fifth-consecutive year
October 06, 2004

Spinnaker Network Solutions received distinctive designation from Best Software for fifth-consecutive year. 

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Beyond The C
July 14, 2004

Mitch Cannady envisions a time when CRM will disappear from the small-business market. Not the functionality, mind you, just the category known as customer relationship management.

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Spinnaker Network Solutions Named to President’s Circle for fifth-consecutive year
June 10, 2004

Spinnaker Network Solutions received distinctive designation from Best Software for fifth-consecutive year. Spinnaker Network Solutions has been named to Best Software’s distinguished President’s Circle, a disctinction given annually to business partners...

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Best Updates Integration Software For SalesLogix, Back-Office Apps
December 15, 2003

By Rochelle Garner CRN Best Software on Monday released an updated version of its software to connect Best's CRM software with the company's back-office applications. The new version could help Best's channel partners craft easier and faster... 

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Spinnaker Network Solutions Named to President's Circle for 2003
October 30, 2003

Spinnaker Network Solutions received distinctive designation for the fourth consecutive year. Spinnaker Network Solutions has been named to Best Software's distinguished President's Circle for 2003, a distinction... 

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Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. Earns Partner of the Year Award for 2003
October 09, 2003

Irvine, CA – October 9, 2003 – Spinnaker Network Solutions, Inc. is awarded the SalesLogix West Coast Partner of the Year Award for 2003. Posting impressive consecutive quarters to round off a difficult economic year, Spinnaker was acknowledged... 

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SalesLogix: Defending the Front Office
August 15, 2003

If 20 percent of small and medium-sized businesses have CRM software, but only 5 percent of those have purchased accounting packages from Best Software, what’s the possibility that Best can make inroads with a combination of its CRM and accounting... 

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SalesLogix BP News - Top Performers for FY 2003
April 18, 2003

Best Software, CRM Division is pleased to recognize the top ten performing North American SalesLogix Business Partners for FY2003 to date (October - March, 2003). We would like to extend our congratulations and appreciation for the past two (2)... 

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Spinnaker, for the second year in a row, is one of the Top 10 Business Partners in the US
November 13, 2002

Best Software Announces SalesLogix Business Partner Awards for 2002 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – November 13, 2002 – Best Software today announced SalesLogix Business Partner honors and distinctions for 2002. The company awarded eighteen partners... 

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Simple Steps to Increase the Security Posture of Your Wireless Network
October 21, 2002

By Bob Herrman, Lance Kurisaki and Anthony Van Damme Basic Security Measures With the growth of 802.11b wireless networks, organizations are beginning to realize the advantages of a mobile workforce. This new-found mobility is... 

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Generating Better Prospects in a Slow Economy
September 19, 2002

Nurturing Prospects with Drip Marketing By Scott Adams "When you need a friend, it’s too late to make one." - Mark Twain Remember the Good Old Days … just a couple of years ago when business was great? The biggest... 

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Best Software Reports Record Revenue and Profits for Fiscal Year 2002
March 12, 2002

Best Software, Inc., today announced that its UK-based parent company, the Sage Group plc, reported revenues of $815 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, an increase of 14 percent over the prior fiscal year.

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Spinnaker is named #1 SalesLogix Reseller by Interact Commerce Corporation
May 31, 2001

Spinnaker Network Solutions, LLC today announced that Interact Commerce Corporation honored them with the distinction of membership in the President's club at the fifth Annual Global SalesLogix Business Partner... 

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Outlook Integration w/ SalesLogix Available
January 11, 2001

If your business is like a lot of others, you'd love to take advantage of everything that your SalesLogix CRM system has to offer. But, you probably don't want to mess up things that already work. Like using Microsoft® Outlook™ for your e-mail,... 

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Spinnaker receives two awards at Interact Commerce Corporation's Enterprise Certification
May 20, 2000

Spinnaker Network Solutions, LLC received the 1999 Best Team Player award and the 1999 Outstanding Customer Satisfaction award for the Southwest Territory at Interact Commerce Corporation's Business Partner Conference 2000. These awards were... 

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SalesLogix Corporation, announced it has changed its name to Interact Commerce Corporation
April 26, 2000

The change reflects the company's expansion into a multi-brand provider of solutions for individuals, organizations, and selling communities. Effective with the opening of the market on April 27, 2000, Interact Commerce Corporation's new Nasdaq...

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Spinnaker achieves Platinum status for SalesLogix
January 01, 2000

Spinnaker achieves Platinum status for SalesLogix
Spinnaker Network Solutions, LLC achieves Platinum Business Partner status. This status represents the highest level of achievement for a SalesLogix Business Partner based on number of implementations and sales volume

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Check out SalesLogix 3.0 impressive list of new features:
November 30, 1999

With new ease of use features, SalesLogix 3.0 gives you the power to begin work immediately. Navigation bars give you fast easy access to your data and pop-up pick lists allow you to enter data quickly. You can even customize your screens to get the... 

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SalesLogix Announces CommerceLogix!
July 15, 1999

SalesLogix Corporation (NASDAQ: SLGX) today announced CommerceLogix, an advanced packaged e-commerce solution to quickly "web-power" the process of selling products through multiple sales channels. CommerceLogix... 

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SalesLogix Front Office Automation Software Wins Prestigious 1999 Arizona Software Association (ASA)
June 29, 1999

SalesLogix Corporation (Nasdaq: SLGX - news) today announced The Arizona Software Association, Arizona's premiere organization for high technology companies, awarded SalesLogix® the prestigious 1999 ASA Product of the Year award. The award was... 

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Pat Sullivan of SalesLogix Wins Prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
June 29, 1999

SalesLogix Corporation (Nasdaq: SLGX - news) today announced that Pat Sullivan, chairman, President and CEO, was awarded the 1999 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Sullivan is widely recognized as a pioneer and visionary in the sales... 

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Spinnaker Network Solutions is now an authorized SupportLogix partner!
May 11, 1999

Are you struggling to deliver the service your customers expect with your homegrown system or something that was just designed for customer support? Can't wait around weeks or even months to do something about your support problems? To help you... 

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