Technology Services Group (TSG) Achieves Multiple Microsoft Gold Competencies in the Microsoft Partner Network

TSG Earns Distinction through Demonstrated Technology Success and Customer Commitment

PRESS RELEASE
20 FEBRUARY 2012

TSG today announced it has achieved Three Gold in Server Platforms, Enterprise Resource Planning and Portals & Collaboration competencies in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Gold Competency, organisations must complete a rigorous set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, have the right number of Microsoft Certified Professionals, submit customer references and demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction by participating in an annual survey.

David Stonehouse TSG CEO said : “As the highest level of accreditation Microsoft offers its partners we are extremely proud of these achievements, especially as it’s a reflection of the hugely talented team here at TSG and I can’t praise them enough, our people really are our strength.

This was a very challenging process, with significant investment, Microsoft raised the bar last year by introducing their new competencies strategy, allowing for some differentiation of core capabilities within the Partner Network.

So to achieve recognition as one of the Microsoft Partners considered to be worthy of Gold Competency really is the icing on the cake and our customers can now have even greater confidence that their Gold Accredited Partner can deliver sound IT solutions.

At TSG we are trusted to take care of IT systems for thousands of customers, small and large, and as you’d expect we make it our business to stay ahead of the game and we pride ourselves on having genuinely in-depth, inside-out knowledge on all products that will make a difference to our valued customers. And with less than 1% of the 650,000 Microsoft Partners worldwide good enough to achieve Gold and only 5% Silver, we feel perfectly justified to shout from the rooftops about it.

We’ve got a team of dedicated experts in specialist areas far bigger than many of our competitors, which means that we are exceptionally well placed to invest our time and resources to ensure that can deliver reliability, security, availability and performance that our customers deserve."

“The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to empower solution providers to succeed in today’s business environment. By achieving the prestigious Gold competency, participating companies are provided with a rich set of benefits, including increased customer visibility through branding and accessibility, training and support," said Clare Barclay, Partner Strategy and Programmes Director, Microsoft UK. “We are proud to put forth a program that provides the right resources to help a company develop the expertise customers demand in today’s competitive market and also provides the community and infrastructure that can connect them to one another, lowering costs for all parties."