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Walker Systems Support Attains Gold Certified Partner Status
in Microsoft Partner Program
Walker Systems Support Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Competencies In Network Infrastructure Solutions and Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.
Farmington, CT, August 14, 2006 - Walker Systems Support today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with
competencies in Network Infrastructure Solutions and Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Walker Systems Support's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Walker Systems Support 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.
Walker Systems Support provides network management and support services including routine remote and on-site maintenance, security, connectivity, web design & development, strategic IT planning, disaster recovery planning, and more, to businesses throughout the Northeast since 1982. Attaining Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status underscores Walker Systems Support's reputation for flexible, cost-efficient, expert network solutions. The company’s focus is on developing partnerships with their clients, making sure that support, security and help are always only a phone call away.
"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 clients." said Katherine Emery, President of Walker Systems Support. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the services we provide our clients."
"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." said Allison Watson, Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "Today, Microsoft recognizes Walker Systems Support 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, Walker Systems Support 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.
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proved their competency in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 or Windows® 2000 Server operating system, with a particular focus on 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 small-business Windows Server stand-alone solution that includes file and print capabilities.
"We place tremendous value on our partners, who help us deliver solutions and applications to customers," said Allison Watson, Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft. "Solutions Competencies provide an integrated partnering framework that recognizes an enterprise's expertise and rewards it for the effect it has in the technology marketplace. It also allows companies to demonstrate for customers their knowledge of building solutions based on Microsoft technologies, such as setting up networks using Windows Server 2003 and Windows Small Business Server 2003."
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.
"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," said Paul Flessner, Senior Vice President of the Server Platform Division at Microsoft. "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."
About Walker Systems Support
Walker Systems Support has been providing comprehensive information technology network management and support services to businesses throughout the Northeast since 1982. With offices in Farmington and Stamford Connecticut, Walker Systems Support offers a number of services to help companies get more from their technology investment. For more information, please visit www.WalkerSystemsSupport.com.
Contact Information:
Chris Puzio, Marketing Manager
Tel. (860) 678 3530 Fax (860) 678 3531
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