January 18, 2008 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Managed services provider Attenda Limited (http://www.attenda.net/) has been re-certified as a SAP(r) Advanced level hosting partner, it was announced yesterday. To attain recertification, the company had to demonstrate proven SAP operational management expertise and fulfill technical audit requirements. It also had to prove its business model meets SAP's stringent quality parameters.
"As the trend towards outsourcing continues, SAP users are increasingly looking for trusted partners to host and support their business critical SAP systems," explained SAP UK’s MD, Mr. Steve Rogers. "The SAP Adaptive IT Provider certification demonstrates Attenda's proven capability and track record of managing such systems and delivering Software as a Service (SaaS)."
According to the company, their re-accreditation “affirms Attenda's continued investment in delivering highly available and secure SAP managed services”. In addition, the SAP accreditation process “reinforces Attenda's expertise with SAP solutions, helping ensure that Attenda meets the demanding SAP standards for qualifying as a certified SAP hosting partner and provider of managed services, delivering the highest levels of service to its clients”.
Attenda manages business critical applications allowing its customers to outsource IT operations and “re-focus on using IT to add strategic value to their business”. The company’s customers include 134 of the UK's leading companies. It is ISO9001 and ISO27001 accredited, an HP SP Signature Partner, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a SAP Adaptive IT Hosting Provider, a SunTone accredited managed service provider and an Accredited Catalist Supplier. The company was voted 2007 Best Managed Services Provider by Data Center Europe Awards 2007.
