Parallels Announces Certification Program

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Certification program for service providers offering software as a service.

Parallels, a provider of virtualization and automation software, today announced that it is offering service providers an Application Packaging Standard Certification Service, which is administered by the independent firm Tier 1 Research. The certification recognizes SaaS application providers with either an APS Gold or APS Silver Certification, which designate that service providers offering APS-compliant applications have the highest quality service.

The company states that it is collaborating with Tier 1 Research to offer this program, which includes start-up services for certification, audits, as well as a support structure to make the initial certification as smooth as possible. Part of the certification involves running a test suite of software applications with the entire process estimated to take approximately 30 days. In addition, the program has an annual re-certification -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --