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WINTELLECT ATTAINS GOLD CERTIFIED PARTNER STATUS
IN MICROSOFT PARTNER PROGRAM
Wintellect Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Competencies
In Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions
Knoxville, TN — May 31, 2006— Wintellect, a consulting, debugging and training firm specializing in Microsoft .NET and Windows technologies, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competencies in Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions, recognizing Wintellect’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Wintellect 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.
Founded by industry experts Jeffrey Richter, Jeff Prosise and John Robbins and former Regal Cinemas CFO Lewis Frazer, Wintellect is a developer resource and business solution provider offering a variety of products and services including full lifecycle application development, on-site instructor led training, content creation and more.
“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,” says Wintellect president, CEO and co-founder Lewis Frazer III. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”
“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 Wintellect 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, Wintellect 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.
Wintellect declared two competencies – Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions. The Custom Development Solutions competency is designed for partners that are providing custom-developed solutions to customers who require value-added capabilities to optimize business opportunities. The Data Management Solutions competency is for partners specializing in business intelligence and database applications.
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.
About Wintellect
Wintellect is a consulting, debugging, and training firm dedicated to helping companies build better software, faster through a concentration on .NET and Windows development. Its services include in-depth, multi-day .NET on-site and open enrollment training as well as development and consulting services including emergency debugging. For more information about Wintellect, visit www.wintellect.com.
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