Planet Technologies Attains National Systems Integrator Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
[Germantown, MD, November 1, 2007] Planet Technologies, an International IT services and consulting company, today announced it has attained National Systems Integrator (NSI) status in Microsoft Corporation's U.S. Partner Group, recognizing Planet's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As an NSI partner, Planet has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. The Microsoft NSI designation was established for elite Microsoft partners to elevate their marketing and delivery strategies across multiple geographic and product segments. Microsoft NSI partners receive greater alignment and engagement of Microsoft field resources, collaborative marketing efforts, deeper product team engagement and executive sponsorship, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
This is the latest in a series of Microsoft accomplishments for Planet Technologies, a company with 100% focus on the Microsoft platform. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Planet has received a Microsoft Federal Partner of the Year award for the past three consecutive years.
"We are extremely pleased to have attained NSI status. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Scott Tucker, CEO for Planet Technologies. "The benefits provided through our NSI Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."
"The NSI designation requires a substantial commitment by the partner to both revenue and technical competencies, as well as providing an excellent customer experience" said Jennifer Bogdalek, Director, National Systems Integrator, Microsoft Corp. "Planet's dedication to the Microsoft Partner Program and their proven ability to deliver solutions to large corporations across a wide array of practice areas and geographies makes them an ideal NSI partner."
