PureApps today announced it has achieved a silver server competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment.

To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. And to ensure the highest quality of services, Microsoft requires customer references for successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

The Microsoft Server Platform competency demonstrates partner expertise in architecting, deploying and supporting the Windows Server operating system, infrastructure and applications. From Active Directory and Terminal Services to Hyper-V and High-Availability Clustering, partners that invest in this competency are ready to meet the demands of customers looking to get the most value and efficiency out of their datacentres.

The Microsoft Partner Network helps partners strengthen their capabilities to showcase leadership in the marketplace on the latest technology, to better serve customers and, with 640,000 Microsoft partners in their ecosystem, to easily connect with one of the most active, diverse networks in the world.

By achieving a silver competency, organisations have proven their expertise in specific technology areas, placing them among the top 5 percent of Microsoft partners worldwide. When customers look for an IT partner to meet their business challenges, choosing a company that has attained Microsoft competencies is a smart move. These are highly qualified professionals with access to Microsoft technical support and product teams.

Jon Roskill, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp.

This Microsoft Silver Server competency showcases our expertise in today's technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and its products. Our plan is to accelerate our customers' success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands.

Nick Wyatt, Managing Director, PureApps