[HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ — NOVEMBER, 2005] – Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC (PTC), today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions, Networking Infrastructure Solutions and Advanced Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing PTC’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, PTC 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.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Robert Janeczko, VP of Operations of PTC. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

“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 Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC 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, PTC had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies for 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. PTC has attained three (3) competencies which include the following:

The Microsoft Business Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities with Microsoft Business Solutions technologies. The Microsoft Business Solutions Competency allows partners to identify their unique, proven proficiency in deploying Microsoft Business Solutions applications such as Microsoft Business Solutions–Great Plains Dynamics.

The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing complex infrastructure 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

Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in the Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proved their competency in implementing technology solutions based on either the Microsoft Windows Server™ products. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a small-business Windows Server stand-alone solution that includes file and print capabilities.

About Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC:

PTC works with corporations of all sizes to help them define their business processes and assess technology requirements. PTC’s consultants combine outstanding real world experience with strong technical skills to solve even the most complex business and technology problems.  Founded in 1999, PTC has been helping companies fulfill their business management and information technology needs. PTC’s primary business service is developing, implementing and delivering quality, complete solutions, which enable companies to gain a competitive advantage in today’s demanding marketplace.  PTC is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Business Solutions, Networking Infrastructure Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.

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