Auxis Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program; Auxis Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Networking Infrastucture Solutions, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, and Microsoft Business Solutions

Business Wire, Nov 18, 2005

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Auxis, a management and technology solutions firm dedicated to helping companies prosper, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Networking Infrastructure Solutions, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, and Microsoft Business Solutions, recognizing Auxis' expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Auxis 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 marketplace.

"We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Ed Marciniak, Vice President of Enterprise Applications and Solutions. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers," said Alvaro Prieto, Vice President of Infrastructure Technology Services.

"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. "Today, Microsoft recognizes Auxis as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Auxis had to declare a Microsoft Competency. 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.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

About Auxis

Auxis, http://www.auxis.com, is a management and technology solutions firm dedicated to helping companies prosper. Auxis was founded in 1997 with the core belief that success is measured by the ability to create value for their clients. Auxis provides management consulting, business technology and managed services to clients worldwide. Auxis is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida with offices in Plantation, Florida and Houston, Texas.