Jacksonville, FL (October 11, 2006) – Idea Integration®, the information technology solutions consulting unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced it has attained the Gold Certification in the Microsoft Partner Program to recognize its competency in Mobility Solutions – for the ninth time – making Idea the most decorated Gold Partner in the Southeast.
The Microsoft Mobility Solutions Competency is designed for Microsoft Certified and Gold Certified Partners with proven proficiency in implementing and deploying business applications on mobile devices using Microsoft tools and software. Delivering innovative, remotely available solutions supported by high levels of reliability and availability requires not only great technology but also the competency to plan, develop, deploy and support those solutions.
“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 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. Today, Microsoft recognizes Idea Integration’s continued certification as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for continuing to demonstrate its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. Idea’s nearly unmatched level of Gold Certified Competencies include Business Process and Integration Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, Learning Solutions, Network Infrastructure Solutions, Data Management Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, Security Solutions, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions and Mobility Solutions competencies.
Idea Integration is an IT consulting and systems integration firm specializing in application development, digital data management, business intelligence, infrastructure and security, and interactive marketing. Idea serves clients throughout the United States with high value application consulting services. For more information, please visit www.idea.com.