Applied Tech: becomes Microsoft Gold-Certified Partner

The firm is the only Gold-Certified Network Infrastructure Solutions provider in south-central Wisconsin that focuses exclusively on small to medium-sized companies.

As a Gold-Certified partner, Applied Tech 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.

About Applied Tech: Voted one of the top 3 technology consultants in the 2005 In Business Magazine’s Executive Consumer Choice Awards, Applied Tech is a full service I.T. solutions provider serving small to medium-sized clients since 1999. Network infrastructure solutions include network and security assessments, remote backup services, business process and systems integration, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, hardware/software services, and “Applied TechCare” – a flat-fee arrangement that enables you to completely outsource your I.T. department.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold-Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program,” said Kurt Sippel, president and founder of Applied Tech. “We are the first I.T. solutions provider in south-central Wisconsin focusing solely on small to medium-sized companies to attain this level of Microsoft certification. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers. The benefits provided through our Gold-Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for our customers.”

Applied Tech also offers solutions including:

· Professional I.T. Consulting Services

· Business Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solutions

· Voice Over Internet Protocol

· Website hosting and server co-location services

For more information, contact Bob Curtis at (608) 257-6051 ext. 31, or curtis@appliedtech.us.