Essent Corporation Becomes a Microsoft “Front Runner” With its latest SQL Server 2008 certification: Essent Compass 7.0 Enterprise Edition

Essent Corporation announced it has certified another for use with Microsoft SQL Server 2008, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. Essent Compass 7.0 Enterprise Edition in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 helps enable distributors to manage their entire business operations with a single, fully-integrated business management system that automates critical, labor-intensive business processes. SQL Server 2008 provides the trusted, productive and intelligent Data Platform for business-critical applications.

“Microsoft remains committed to the success of our broad ISV partner community who drive innovative solutions to market,” said Mark Jewett, marketing director, SQL Server at Microsoft Corp. “The Front Runner program was designed to provide our partners with the best development environment possible and give them the technical and marketing tools they need to be successful over the long term.”

“Essent Corporation is excited to support SQL Server 2008 because it's a great platform and a great leap forward,” said Stephen A. Luisser, Vice President of Research for Essent. “Achieving Front Runner status enables us to deliver applications to customers within the same timeframe as the launch of SQL Server 2008. As a result of the solution we have developed, we are uniquely positioned to help our customers get the most from their technology investment.”

Essent Compass 7.0 automates critical processes including marketing, customer relationship management, sales, procurement, inventory control, fulfillment, accounting, and ecommerce — all unified within a single system from Essent.