Computer Software Incorporated (CSI) today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program for the third consecutive year. With competencies in both Networking Infrastructure Solutions and Information Worker Solutions, CSI demonstrates expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Gold Certified Partner, CSI 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 channel.

"We are very pleased to have achieved Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program once again this year. This clearly demonstrates our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Daniel Ingling, Chief Technology Officer of CSI. "The Gold Partner Program offers an extensive array of premier support and partner benefits, allowing CSI to continuously enhance the services we provide to 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 CSI as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, CSI had to declare a Microsoft Competency. CSI has a Dual Competency in Information Worker Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. 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.

Read more at the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Page: https://partner.microsoft.com/40013031