GRAND RAPIDS – Voice Data Systems announced it has attained the status of Microsoft Gold Competency in Communications, completing a rigorous set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction by participating in an annual survey.

?We are extremely proud to have achieved Gold Competency in Communications through the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly differentiate ourselves from the competition and establishes us as a market leader in Unified Communications! VDS continues to provide cutting-edge solutions that help our customers realize their full potential,? said James Kress, President of VDS.

?The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to empower solution providers to succeed in today?s business environment. By achieving the prestigious gold competency, participating companies are provided with a rich set of benefits, including increased customer visibility and accessibility, training and support,? said Jon Roskill, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. ?We are proud to put forth a program that provides the resources to help a company develop the expertise customers demand in today?s competitive market and also provides the community and infrastructure that can connect them to one another, lowering costs for all parties.?

The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organizations that deliver products and services through the Microsoft platform with training, resources and support they need to provide their customers superior experience and outcomes.