News
22/11/2005
2e2's Networking specialists awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status
Prime achieves highest level of accreditation
Prime Business Solutions, the network services division of the 2e2 Group, are proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold Partner status with Microsoft.
Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft. In view of the demanding criteria required to attain this status, this is an excellent achievement. Prime needed to provide suitable references and meet customer satisfaction targets, as well as having the required amount of Microsoft qualified engineers.
Karl Noakes, Head of the Partner Development Group at Microsoft, said: “Customers are looking for partners that can help them bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise as well as direct training and support from Microsoft fit the bill. They can ensure that the customers have a great experience with our technologies. As a Microsoft Gold partner, Prime Business Solutions can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources.”
As well as becoming a Gold Certified Partner, Prime has qualified for three competencies within the Microsoft program; a Microsoft Competency is a proven area of expertise. Each Competency has a unique set of requirements, formulated to represent the specific skills and services that we bring to the technology industry. The competencies Prime has qualified in are:
• Networking Infrastructure Solutions - The Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency is for technology partners who have proven their proficiency in implementing Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 server solutions and directory services.
• Advanced Infrastructure Solutions - The Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency is for technology partners that have proven their skill and expertise in designing or implementing complex infrastructure solutions based on the Microsoft server platform. Prime have specialized in the area of Active Directory and Identity Management.
• Information Worker Solutions - The Information Worker Solutions Competency is for Microsoft partners with proven expertise in creating solutions based on the Microsoft Office System including Microsoft LCS products and SharePoint.
Michael Hockey, Prime's Line of Business Director responsible for Microsoft solutions commented "Microsoft is a key vendor partner of Prime's and provides the underlying technologies that make up many of our innovative solutions. Our Gold Partner Status demonstrates the depth of our expertise, knowledge and resources for the delivery of Microsoft infrastructure solutions such as Active Directory, Exchange and Server platform migrations".
