Achieves competencies in advanced infrastructure solutions, networking infrastructure solutions and information worker solutions.

PlanetMagpie, an IT and network solutions provider for small, mid-size and enterprise businesses, yesterday announced that it has attained Gold status in the Microsoft Partner Program.

As a Gold Certified partner, PlanetMagpie has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs. PlanetMagpie achieved competencies in advanced infrastructure solutions, networking infrastructure solutions, and information worker solutions.

"This is no walk in the park," said Chris Bacich, Microsoft Partner Development Manager. "Each competency not only requires proven skill and expertise in complicated specializations, but also requires specific customer references. To achieve all three as quickly as PlanetMagpie did is truly impressive."

"We're proud to be a Microsoft partner," said Robert Douglas, President, PlanetMagpie. "This is a huge milestone for us and reinforces our dedication to providing the best expertise in tailored network architecture, design, maintenance, security, and web solutions that meet our clients' unique IT business needs."