Earned Microsoft competency in networking infrastructure solutions and advanced infrastructure solutions.

DiscountASP.NET, a provider of ASP.NET and SQL Hosting, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in networking infrastructure solutions and advanced infrastructure solutions.

The company says that, as an innovator in .NET hosting, DiscountASP.NET was one of the first hosts to launch ASP.NET 2.0 hosting and SQL 2005 hosting. DiscountASP.NET custom-built their hosting automation system and control panel using ASP.NET technology, including a real-time .NET Framework chooser tool.

"As a hosting provider that focuses 100% on Windows-based shared web hosting, we are extremely proud to join the expert group of hosts that have recently attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program." said Takeshi Eto VP Marketing for DiscountASP.NET. "The Gold Certified status provides benefits that will allow us to continue to enhance our product and demonstrates our commitment to Microsoft ASP.NET technology and innovation."

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. 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," said Allison Watson, Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp.