2007 > February 15, 2007
NetScope, Inc. Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
By Kyle van Hoften
Sales and Marketing
NetScope, Inc. today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Data Management Solutions and Custom Development Solutions, recognizing NetScope's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, NetScope 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 channel.
NetScope, Inc. is an interactive marketing agency, specializing in Website Development and utilization, complete with integrated email marketing, content management, database integration, creative design, tracking, reporting, and hosting solutions.
Thom Dismuke, Director of IT for NetScope and Corporate Search Optimization, is proud of this accomplishment. "The biggest part of attaining Microsoft Gold Partner status for me is the certification's dependency on client feedback," Dismuke said. “We succeed and grow with our clients. For them to give us such consistent and resounding praise to Microsoft shows we are delivering for our clients. Our team is proud of this accomplishment; that's going to continue to show in our work for our clients."
"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, vice president of the 'Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company 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. Today, Microsoft recognizes NetScope as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, NetScope 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.
The Custom Development solutions Competency is designed for technology partners providing custom-built solutions for clients that require value-added capabilities to optimize business opportunities. Specializations within the competency are Application Infrastructure Development, Smart Client Development and Web Development.
"Our developer partners enable us to deliver high-quality solutions and applications to our customers," said Nick Abbott, group manager in the .NET Developer Product Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "As the demand for applications built on the Microsoft platform continues to grow, there are more opportunities for providers of custom-developed applications than ever before. The Custom Development Solution Competency provides partners with a way to showcase their expertise delivering custom-built solutions to customers, enhancing partners' revenue opportunities, and positioning them for growth.”
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.
About NetScope, Inc.
Founded in 1995, NetScope is a full service interactive agency, providing website development, creative design, email marketing, search engine marketing, self¬-administration modules, content management, online training, hosting and maintenance, as well as other electronic media. NetScope takes a strategic approach to incorporating these services and applications into a company's existing processes, leading to measurable results and added value across the organizations.
NetScope is headquartered in Irvine, California. Clients include The Irvine Company, Orange County's United Way, The Olson Company, Shea Homes, HealthCare Partners, Donahue Schriber, Parker AeroSpace and Cal State Fullerton. NetScope partners with a number of strategic relationships with advertising and marketing agencies and other companies such as MapQuest and AT&T.
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