Partners

Benchmark Development and Services Partners

Networking Infrastructure Solutions

Partners enrolled in the Network Infrastructure Solutions Competency have proven competency in crafting infrastructure solutions for small to mid-size businesses that include Windows Server Solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server operating system, or Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations, and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a Windows Small Business Server stand-alone solution that includes file/print capabilities.

Advanced Infrastructure Solutions

Enrolling in the Active Directory and Identity Management specialization identifies you as a professional fully qualified to deploy a Microsoft identity management solution. This solution features: fully integrated directory and security services; single sign-on to multiple applications, Web sites, and services; automated account provisioning and de-provisioning; and interoperability with other platforms and applications. By delivering these capabilities, you can help customers reduce the costs associated with managing the identity life cycle. The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner 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.

Cisco Select Certification

Cisco Select Certification recognizes and rewards partners that have achieved the SMB Specialization. The SMB Specialization focuses on small and medium-sized business customers that have fewer than 250 employees. Select Certification reflects a partner’s technology and business expertise specific to the SMB market and can help partners build customer satisfaction and loyalty, while increasing their exposure to new customers.