National network integration and infrastructure management specialist and Microsoft Certified Gold Partner, Integr8 IT, has strengthened its knowledge of Microsoft-based technology and infrastructure, having acquired Gold accreditation in four Microsoft competencies including: Advanced Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Information Worker and OEM Hardware Solutions.

Integr8 IT is one of the very few companies to achieve this feat.

Competencies define partners’ areas of specialization. It is generally demonstrated through customer reference, employee certifications, and partner-tested, certified software based on Microsoft technology.

Integr8 IT’s success in acquiring accreditation in all four Microsoft competencies is an additional feather in the cap of the company. It also reinforces the already steadfast relationship between Integr8 IT and Microsoft.

“Our success in the retention of key core skills within the company in order to deliver exceptional service to clients, is expressed with these certifications achieved. This latest development will ensure that clients are continuously guaranteed the very highest level of technological advice and consultation by experienced technical trusted advisors, certified at international level,” comments Robert Sussman, joint-MD at Integr8 IT.

“The Integr8 IT internal knowledge transfer model enables Microsoft best-of-breed global practices to be filtered throughout the group,” says Sussman. “Our policy from the outset has been to intensify efforts to establish and retain sought-after skills sets. This includes investing in global training and application of these practices to enhance our offering to the market.”

This level of certification and competency accreditation enables the company to extend its reach into premier markets. It also provides Integr8 IT with access to Microsoft global product roadmaps, insight into innovation and technology development.

“Integr8 IT is reaping the benefits of a single, integrated partnership programme with Microsoft and leveraging the value that the Microsoft Competencies have in the market place.” says Bradley Hopkinson, small, medium solutions and partner director at Microsoft South Africa.

“Their certification in four competencies clearly identifies both their specific areas of expertise as well as their depth of skill in the market. And in a market where customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities, and need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans, Integr8 IT is well positioned to build a positive customer experience with our technologies,” says Hopkinson

 “Our partnership with Microsoft plays a central role in terms of our delivery of skills. The fact that Integr8 IT has invested in local and international training has extended our ability to deliver best of breed global framework standards. There is no such thing as resting on laurels, the changing nature of this industry compels us to focus on securing higher levels of capability and transferring this value through to clients and partners,” adds Sussman.