SyTec Business Solutions, Inc. Achieves Gold Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program

Monday, 27 February 2006

RALEIGH – January 9th, 2006 -- SyTec Business Solutions, Inc., a Raleigh based IT support provider, announced today that it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Networking Infrastructure, Advanced Infrastructure, and Information Worker Solutions. This certification recognizes SyTec’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, SyTec Business Solutions 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.
Mark Cavaliero, President of SyTec stated that, “This achievement represents the dedication of the entire SyTec team to providing our clients with an on demand networking support staff that is professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. We look forward to continuing to be a trusted, dependable support resource for our clients who depend on Microsoft networking software.”

“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 SyTec Business Solutions, Inc. 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, SyTec 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. SyTec declared Microsoft Competencies in Networking Infrastructure, Advanced Infrastructure, and Information Worker Solutions

Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proven their expertise in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 or Windows® 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 various Windows Server configurations.

The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing complex infrastructure solutions such as Active Directory®-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

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.
Established in 1996, SyTec Business Solutions, Inc. is a Raleigh based information technology firm specializing in the design, implementation, support, and staffing of business information networks.

For more information concerning SyTec Business Solutions, visit their web site at www.sytec1.com or call (919) 856-2300.