Brulant, Inc. Attains Gold Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program

Brulant, Inc. Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning three Microsoft Competencies In Custom Application Development, Information Worker Productivity Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 26, 2006 -- Brulant, Inc., the nation’s preeminent online solutions guru, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Custom Development Solutions, Information Worker Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Brulant’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Brulant 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.

Brulant is a full-service technology consulting firm offering industry-specific solutions, including web design and development, interactive and search engine marketing, strategy, outsourcing and business intelligence solutions, to help companies gain competitive advantage, maximize their online channel, generate revenue and achieve lower costs.

“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 Len Pagon, Chief Executive Officer of Brulant. “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 Brulant 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, Brulant had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to 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.

Brulant earned three competencies: Information Worker Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. The Information Worker Solutions Competency is utilized by Gold Certified Partners that provide their customers with solutions built on familiar programs that enable them to better manage, prioritize and collaborate on increasing volumes of information.

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™ 2003 or Windows® 2000 Server operating system, with a particular focus on Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The 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.

About Brulant, Inc.

Brulant is the nation’s preeminent online solutions guru fusing leading-edge technology with break-through interactive and creative strategy. We are a true multi-channel integration partner focused on ensuring one compelling customer experience across all channels, from web initiatives to call centers, stores, kiosks, etc. We celebrate a proven track record throughout our core competencies, including interactive marketing and strategy, creative design and usability, technology services, web site and portal development, and business intelligence. Ultimately, we are focused on delivering multi-channel solutions that increase our client’s marketshare by improving customer service, brand loyalty and market reach while reducing customer acquisition, retention and conversion costs.

Our clients are middle-market to Fortune 2000 companies within the consumer products, financial services, healthcare and retail sectors. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we work with clients on a national basis including: Carhartt, Charter One Bank, Citizens Bank, The Cleveland Clinic, Hallmark, ICI Paints, JoAnn Stores, Key Bank, Linens-n-Things, Luxottica, MTD Products, National City Bank, Pearle Vision, RentWay, Sears Portrait Studios, Steris, Things Remembered and University Hospitals. With nearly 140 employees to date, we are growing at a compound growth rate of 60%.

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