Alliance are now 2010 - 2011 Microsoft Gold Partners with multiple competencies!

Alliance further distinguishes itself by attaining Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Information Worker and Network Infrastructure Solutions.

As a Gold Certified Partner, Alliance has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support from Microsoft directly, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

Having attained the Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers, said Ian Jackson, managing Director. The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers and to continue to extend our expertise and integration capabilities with innovative solutions.

Vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corporation. Allison Watson said, 'Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities, they need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies.' Today, Microsoft recognizes Alliace as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Alliance Technical Support Services has had to achieve Microsoft Competencies. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partners capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

Competency: Information Worker Solutions
Designed to provide additional benefit and support to partners specialising in collaboration, portals and other productivity solutions, the Information Worker Solutions Competency is utilised by Gold Certified Partners that provide their customers with solutions built on familiar programs which enable them to better manage, prioritize and collaborate on increasing volumes of information. Partners that have obtained the Information Worker Solutions Competency can help their customers realize increased service revenues and new market opportunities. Specialisations within the competency are Enterprise Project Management, Messaging and Collaboration, Office System Desktop Development, and Portals and Enterprise Content Management.

Competancy: Network Infrastructure Solutions
Partners enrolled in the Network Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proven competency in crafting infrastructure solutions for small to medium-size businesses that include Windows Server Solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server operating system, or Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a Windows Small Business Server stand-alone solution that includes file/print capabilities.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsofts ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognises partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners businesses be successful.

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