ERGOS Distinguishes Itself From The Rest
ERGOS Technology Partners Earns Microsoft Competency in Information Worker Productivity Solutions
Houston, TX - August 15, 2006- ERGOS Technology Partners, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is proud to announce that they have attained another Microsoft competency, this time in Information Worker Productivity Solutions, recognizing ERGOS expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, ERGOS has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs.
ERGOS continually seeks out and cultivates partnerships and memberships with organizations, such as Microsoft, that are influential in their areas of expertise. These relationships allow ERGOS to supply their clients with the right technology solutions while reducing costs and delivery time.
“We were extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program almost two years ago. This has allowed us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Steve Winters, ERGOS President and CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status allows us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, ERGOS 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.
“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 ERGOS again as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
Designed to provide additional benefit and support to partners specializing in collaboration, portals and other productivity solutions, the Information Worker Productivity Solutions Competency is utilized by Gold Certified Partners that provide their customers with solutions built on familiar programs that enable them to better manage, prioritize and collaborate on increasing volumes of information. Partners that have obtained the Information Worker Competency can help their customers realize increased service revenues and new market opportunities.
“Partners play a critical role in delivering solutions and applications to customers with the Microsoft Office System,” said Jeff Raikes, group vice president of Productivity and Business Services at Microsoft. “The value of Solutions Competencies is that they enable Microsoft to deliver resources and training to partners that are meeting their customer needs. And for partners, the opportunity to highlight their expertise to customers is tremendous in the growing IW solution market.”
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.
ERGOS provides IT infrastructure solutions for companies ranging from 5 to 500 desktops. Formed in 1997, ERGOS' Managed Services and Business Solutions utilize Microsoft products for small to medium size business. ERGOS also offers Staffing Solutions in the areas of information technology, telecommunications and engineering services. With a team of 20+ consultant engineers, ERGOS can serve as a complete outsourcing option or extend a client's existing IT department. ERGOS is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Microsoft Small Business Specialist.