HOUSTON, March 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:CITP), a leading information technology services company, announced today that it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Custom Development Solutions, Data Management Solutions and Network Infrastructure Solutions. As a Gold Certified partner, COMSYS 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.
"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 technologies to our broad customer base," said COMSYS Vice President of Application Services William Price. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we currently provide to 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 COMSYS 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, COMSYS had to declare specific Microsoft Competencies. 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 Custom Development Solutions competency is designed for Microsoft partners with expertise in designing and deploying custom-developed solutions.
The Microsoft Data Management Solutions Competency is designed to provide additional benefits and support to Microsoft Certified and Gold Certified Partners with proven competency in implementing solutions specializing in data warehousing and other business intelligence solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Business Intelligence Solutions Competency have proven their competency in deploying solutions that feature data warehousing, business intelligence, online analytical processing, data mining, decision support and in-depth reporting solutions.
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proven their competency in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows(r) 2000 Server operating system, with a particular focus on Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a small-business Windows Server stand-alone solution that includes file and print capabilities.
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 COMSYS IT Partners
COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:CITP) is a leading information technology services company with 42 offices across the U.S. and an office in the U.K. Leveraging more than 30 years of experience, COMSYS has enhanced its core competency of IT staffing services by creating client-centric, cost-effective information system solutions. COMSYS' service offerings include contingent staff augmentation of IT professionals, permanent recruiting and placement, vendor management and project solutions, including network design and management, offshore development, customized software development and maintenance, software globalization/localization translation services and implementation and upgrade services for SAS, business intelligence and various ERP packages. COMSYS primarily serves clients in the financial services/insurance, telecommunications, energy, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and government agencies. For more information, visit www.comsys.com.
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