DediPower Awarded Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
DediPower Managed Hosting Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency In Hosting Solutions
READING, UK - 5th September 2006 - DediPower Managed Hosting today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Hosting Solutions, recognising DediPower Managed Hosting's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, DediPower Managed Hosting 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.
DediPower Managed Hosting is a leading provider of business and enterprise level managed hosting solutions in the United Kingdom. DediPower hosts thousands or servers for customers at its purpose built Berkshire 'Cadogan House' data centre. Customers and sites include some of the largest and well known brands and companies in the world.
"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 customers," said Craig Martin, Managing Director. "As one of only a handful of hosting providers worldwide achieving the rigorous requirements for Gold certification, the benefits provided will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."
Karl Noakes, Director of the Partner Development Group at Microsoft, 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, DediPower Managed Hosting can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources."
The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing complex infrastructure solutions such as Active Directory®- and Microsoft Host Integration Server-based design and deployment solutions, and 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, improve operational efficiency and reduce security risks.
