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Alliant Technologies Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a
Microsoft Competency In Advanced Infrastructure Solutions
Morristown, New Jersey - August 24, 2006 - Alliant
Technologies, an IT Infrastructure consulting and engineering firm,
today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the
Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Advanced
Infrastructure Solutions and Information Worker Solutions,
recognizing Alliant Technologies' expertise and total impact in the
technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Alliant
Technologies 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.
"Having attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner
Program has enabled us to promote our expertise on a whole new
level," said Scott McKinney, Vice President of Business Development.
"The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow
us to continue to enhance the high-availability infrastructure
offerings that we provide for our 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 Alliant Technologies 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,
Alliant Technologies 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.
The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency is designed for
partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing
complex infrastructure solutions such as Active DirectoryŽ-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."
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 Alliant Technologies
As a proven leader in IT engineering and convergence,
Alliant Technologies offers a full range of IT
infrastructure services including strategic consulting,
enterprise networking, IP telephony, IT systems and security
engineering, data center migrations, managed services, VAR
solutions and infrastructure cabling.
Press Contact:
Lynn C. Cohrs
Alliant Technologies
973-775-4114
lcohrs@allianttech.com
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