MaximumASP, Windows Web Host, Earns Microsoft Gold Certification

February 14, 2006; 12:30 PM
Windows web hosting company, MaximumASP, has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with multiple competencies in Advanced Infrastructure Hosting Solutions and Security Solutions, recognizing MaximumASP's expertise and total impact in the advanced hosting marketplace.

As a Gold Certified partner, MaximumASP 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, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

According to Chris Page, CTO of MaximumASP, ''We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers. The independent verification by Microsoft of multiple core competencies that are key to mission critical hosting, including advanced infrastructure hosting solutions and advanced security solutions, further enhance our market position as one of the leading providers of complex, managed Microsoft hosting solutions.''

Allison Watson, Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. added, ''Customers are looking for partner companies that can 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 and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes MaximumASP as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.''

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, MaximumASP had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's 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. MaximumASP has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in multiple competencies, including Advanced Infrastructure Solutions and Security Solutions.

The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing complex infrastructure solutions such as Active Directory-based and Microsoft Integration Server design and deployment solutions, or Microsoft Exchange Server migration or deployment solutions. Because customers are increasingly asking to do more with less, partners with the Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency can identify their unique skill in helping customers access management solutions, improving operational efficiency and reducing security risks.

Paul Flessner, Senior Vice President of the Server Platform Division at Microsoft said, ''Our industry partners allow us to deliver high-quality solutions and applications to our customers. And we're always looking at ways to improve our relationships. Solutions Competencies enable Microsoft to provide resources and training to partners seeking to meet, and even surpass, customer needs. The competencies also provide industry partners with a way to showcase their expertise to customers who depend on them for services, such as building their critical infrastructure needs such as storage and hosting solutions.''

MaximumASP is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and was founded in 2000 as an outsourcing firm for Microsoft Windows based hosting services.

To learn more about MaximumASP, please visit: www.maximumasp.com.