Certero announced Microsoft Gold Partner
07 April 2009
Certero today announces its attainment of Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with a competency in Licensing Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognising Certero's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Certero has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a 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.
Certero specialises in software asset management, licensing solutions and power management for both public and private sector organisations. Certero delivers best practices for asset management and actively uses ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), eliminating wasted spend on IT business assets.
John Lunt, managing director of Certero, comments, "We are delighted to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme in such a short time frame, just 14 months. This affirms our commitment to delivering comprehensive IT asset management as well as exceptional customer service. We now have access to a unique level of resources, training, support and networking opportunities that will help drive business innovation and aid strategic decision-making, as well as increase our agility, and long-term competitive advantage."
Clare Barclay, Director, Partner Strategy and Programmes, Microsoft UK, says, "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, Certero 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.