Local Computer Support Company Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Multiple Microsoft CompetenciesMonroe, Michigan – Technology Experts Corporation (Tech Experts), Southeast Michigan’s leading computer support company, today announced its continued appointment as a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program. Gold Certified Partner status is the highest level of certification in the Microsoft Partner Program.Tech Experts has also earned specialized competencies in Networking Infrastructure Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, and the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Program, recognizing the company’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.Tech Experts provides computer support and technology services to small and medium sized companies, as well as home computer users, throughout Southeast Michigan.As a Gold Certified Partner, Tech Experts has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs.“We are extremely pleased to have maintained our Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our clients,” said Thomas Fox, company President “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for our small business clients.”“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert advisor 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 one of the requirements for maintaining Gold Certified Partner status, Tech Experts achieved certification in several Microsoft Competencies.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.Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proved their expertise in implementing technology solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system, with a particular focus on Microsoft 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 small-business Windows Server stand-alone solution that includes file and print capabilities.Designed to provide additional benefit and support to partners specializing in collaboration, portals and other productivity solutions, the Information Worker Solutions Competency is utilized 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. Specializations within the competency are Enterprise Project Management, Messaging and Collaboration, Office System Desktop Development, and Portals and Enterprise Content Management.Founded in 2003, Tech Experts is the area’s only Gold Certified Microsoft Partner that focuses exclusively on the computer repair and networking needs of small and medium sized companies and non-profit agencies in the southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio area. The firm is located at 980 South Telegraph Road in Monroe, and can be reached at (734) 457-5000, and can be reached on the web at www.TechnologySOS.com.# # #For more information, press only:Thomas Fox, President – (734) 457-5000E-mail: tfox@mytechexperts.com
