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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VNS Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner StatusFresno VAR Achieves Microsoft’s Most Exclusive Level of CertificationFresno, California - December 30, 2005 -- Valley Network Solutions, Inc. (VNS) announced today that it has been awarded Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status, the highest level within the Microsoft Certified Partners Program, with multiple competencies in Information Worker Solutions, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing VNS's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a triple-competency Gold Certified partner, VNS has demonstrated expertise with several key Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs. Gold Certified Partner status is granted by Microsoft only to those partners that have demonstrated excellence and operational functionality in conjunction with Microsoft solutions.
With its Gold Certified status, Valley Network Solutions has access to exclusive Microsoft resources and product information—benefits that the company can pass along to its customers. Those resources include priority access to a dedicated support team of Microsoft certified systems engineers, non-disclosure evaluations of new products and technologies, as well as planning tools and events to stay informed on the latest Microsoft product developments and future directions. “As a market leader, VNS is continuously looking to develop new solutions and best practices that will help keep our customers well ahead of the technology curve. Microsoft Gold Partner status is yet another important differentiator of our proven solutions and a testament to the value that VNS solutions provide our customers, the hard work that our team of professionals invests in their craft, and the loyalty of our valued customers” said Duffy. "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 VNS 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, VNS had to declare a single Microsoft Competency, but selected, and was certified in three. 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 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. Company BackgroundValley Network Solutions (VNS), is a privately held Fresno, California based computer network consulting, design and integration services company, providing a local resource for professional services to the Central Valley of California. VNS’ real-world experience with enterprise clients, coupled with practical network expertise and practical business skills, allow the company to create corporate infrastructures that are secure, reliable, manageable, and capable of sustaining the most demanding e-business environments. Founded in 1996, VNS is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Top VAR, Cisco Premier Partner, HP Gold Partner, APC Gold Certified Partner, as well as authorized reseller for several of the computer industry’s most respected tier-one brands. The company can be reached at (559) 650-2600, or via our website: www.vns.net/microsoft. ###
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