Microsoft names The Project Group, Inc. a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Business Intelligence

(PRWEB) June 23, 2003

Houston, Texas June 20, 2003. The Project Group, Inc. (PJTG: OTCBB), Leaders in Project Management, today announced Microsoft (MSFT: NASDAQ) has appointed the Company a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Business Intelligence. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program provides a way for customers to identify companies that have proven their commitment and expertise in one or more specialized areas when delivering Microsoft technologies. The Project Group has reached the status of Gold Certified Partner for Business Intelligence by demonstrating increased levels of developer certification, deep real-world experience, and by providing completed customer reference projects including Aspen Technology, Inc. (AZPN) and Texas Industries, Inc. (TXI) that were independently verified by Microsoft.

Allison Watson, Vice President of the Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp said "Microsoft recognizes that companies need a high-caliber technology partner who speaks the language of both business and IT and can deliver the most meaningful solutions through technology. Today, Microsoft recognizes The Project Group, Inc. for demonstrated customer satisfaction with previous business intelligence deployments. This distinction brings value to the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program and makes it clear that The Project Group, Inc. has the skills and experience to provide high-quality Business Intelligence solutions utilizing Microsoft technology."

“The Project Group is extremely pleased with the recognition conferred by Microsoft in establishing us as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Business Intelligence,” said Craig Crawford, President, The Project Group, Inc. “Being a Gold member of the program allows us to clearly promote ourselves to customers as having proven expertise in providing high quality project management solutions. The incremental benefits provided through our Gold Certification will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.” The Project Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, provides project management solutions worldwide and is currently working with clients in Russia, Europe and across the United States.

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