Rural Outsourcing Firm Onshore Technology Services Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Rural outsourcing firm Onshore Technology Services attains Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, expands its workforce of software development professionals and IT support professionals in Macon, Missouri.

Macon, MO (PRWEB) January 7, 2007 -- Onshore Technology Services http://www.onshoretechnology.com today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program in three competencies - Custom Development Solutions, Business Process & Integration and Mobility Solutions--recognizing Onshore's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Onshore Technology Services has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven its 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 channel.

Founded in March, 2005, Onshore Technology Services is a rural outsourcing company providing web development, application integration, IT support services and IT education services as a cost-effective, yet risk-adverse alternative to offshore outsourcing. In 2006, the Company nearly doubled the size of its technology workforce (Onshore now employs almost 20 Microsoft-Certified Application Developers).

"We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers, " said Shane Mayes, President/CEO of Onshore Technology Services. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings we provide our customers."

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company 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. Today, Microsoft recognizes Onshore Technology Services as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

About Onshore Technology Services, Inc.
Onshore Technology Services is a counter-revolutionary measure aimed squarely at the trend to send information technology services and jobs to foreign nations. The company provides web development, application integration, and network support services using a rural delivery model as an alternative to offshore outsourcing. For more information about Onshore Technology Services, visit http://www.onshoretechnology.com.

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