HOLLAND – ISG has once again obtained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program – with competencies in Advanced Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, as well as Small Business Specialization.

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Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in

the channel.

�??We are extremely pleased to have once again attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our

customers,�?� said Dan Horne, CEO.

�??Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,�?� said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at

Microsoft Corp. �??They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert, trusted adviser for their longterm 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.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 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.

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