NIS further distinguishes itself by earning Microsoft's Gold Partner Status

NIS, today announced it has attained Microsoft's Gold Certified Partner status, this follows it's achievement as an IBM accredited business partner. The company continues to endorse it's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, NIS has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partner recieve a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

Steven Ball, Senior Technical Consultant at NIS comments "We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers".

Martin Spencer, a company director said "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to reassure and enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technological capabilities," Alison Watson, corporate vice president of the worldwide partner group at Microsoft Corp. "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 recognises Network Integrity Services Limited as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating it's expertise in provideing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, NIS 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. Within select competencies, there are specialisations that focus on specific solution areas that recognise deeper expertise within that competency. Serving as a specialised path to earning those competencies, specialisations give direct access to the tools and resources that support that specific area of focus

The Microsoft Partner Program was launches in October 2003 and represents Microsoft's 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 being successful.

NIS is a market leading IT technical solutions provider. The company continues to buck the econimic trend by the manner in which engages with customers to drive their businesses forward.

To see how NIS can help with your IT projects please email sales@nis-it.co.uk or simply call 0845 698 7750