NetBenefit Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Programme

February 22, 2008; 06:52 AM

NetBenefit today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with competencies in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Networking infrastructure Solutions, Data Management Solutions and Security Solutions, recognising NetBenefit’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, NetBenefit 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.

As one of the UK’s most experienced hosting providers, NetBenefit offers a range of services to suit every level of enterprise.  Jonathan Robinson, COO, NetBenefit, comments: “Achieving the Gold certification again illustrates our total commitment to providing exceptional managed hosting on the Microsoft platform. We are able to collaborate and offer our clients the best solutions, tools and procedures needed to deliver the reliable, stable hosting environment with professional support that all of our customers demand.  Our relationship with Microsoft is particularly exciting this year as 2008 will see the launch of both Windows 2008 and SQL 2008.  NetBenefit is already working with Microsoft to understand how our customers can best benefit from these great new technologies.”

Clare Barclay, Director, Partner Strategy and Programmes, Microsoft UK said: “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.  As a Microsoft Gold partner, NetBenefit can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources.”

The Microsoft Partner Programme was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The programme 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.