Unis Lumin Achieves its Third Microsoft Competency Designation in Custom Application Development

(PRWEB) May 5, 2006

As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Unis Lumin is recognized as having the highest commitment and expertise in building and delivering IT solutions based on Microsoft technologies. The Gold Partner designation is earned through rigorous testing and review, demonstrating expertise within its own organization, its processes and its services.

As a requirement of the Gold Partner program, each company must achieve at least one Microsoft Competency which is accomplished through excellent customer references, individual certifications and/or tested, certified software based on Microsoft technology. These competencies differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, developed to represent the specific skills and services that partners are able to provide to customers.

Unis Lumin has already achieved 2 Microsoft Competencies including the ISV/Software Solutions Competency and the Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency.

The Custom Development Solutions Competency recently achieved was earned by completing the following specializations:

• Application Infrastructure Development focusing on delivering applications built using components of the Windows Server System, which includes Windows Server 2003, BizTalk Server, SQL Server, SharePoint Products and Technologies, and Visual Studio.
• Smart Client Development focusing on delivering custom-developed solutions accessed through a client, such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Tools for Office, and Microsoft Office.
• Web Development focusing on delivering Web-enabled deployment solutions required to operate and transact through the Internet using Visual Studio, ASP.NET, IIS, Windows Server 2003, and SQL Server.

“The Custom Development Solution Competency signifies the depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in the development and support of custom applications Unis Lumin builds for its customers. We are really proud of achieving our third Microsoft competency, demonstrating our commitment to delivering IT solutions that meet our clients’ business requirements.” said Steve Simmons, Vice-President, Strategic Partnerships, Unis Lumin.

About Unis Lumin

For over sixteen years Unis Lumin has helped both private and public sector companies maximize the value of their investments in existing and advanced technologies. Unis Lumin provides a complete life cycle of consulting, integration, support and managed services in application development, communications (voice, video and data), security and data management.

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