Pyramid Consulting Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Business Wire, Sept 24, 2007

Pyramid Distinguishes Itself With Four Microsoft Competencies

ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Pyramid Consulting Inc., a global provider of IT services and products that improve productivity and predictably manage costs, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in business process and integration, custom development solutions, data management solutions and ISV/software solutions.

"We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program in four specific competencies. This position allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our valued customers," said Randall McCroskey, VP of Pyramid's Enterprise Solution Outsourcing Division. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance and enrich the quality offerings that we provide for customers."

The Microsoft competencies in which Pyramid is certified are designed to assist Pyramid in differentiating its capabilities for customers looking for a particular type of solution. Pyramid's Certified Microsoft Competencies are: 1) business process and integration with proven proficiency in implementing and deploying server-based portals for driving Internet commerce and business applications using Microsoft tools and software; 2) custom development solutions for providing custom-built solutions for clients that require value-added capabilities to optimize business opportunities in application infrastructure development, smart client development and web development; 3) data management solutions for deploying data warehousing, online analytical processing, data mining decision support and in-depth reporting solutions and 4) ISV/software solutions recognizing Pyramid's successful record of developing and delivering packaged software solutions which are based on Microsoft technologies.

"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 a company 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 Pyramid Consulting as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

As a Gold Certified Partner, Pyramid has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and has proven its ability to meet customers' needs in the technology marketplace. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Pyramid receives a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, all which provide Pyramid a competitive channel advantage.

About Pyramid Consulting

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Pyramid Consulting, Inc., provides software solutions, IT consulting, customized software development, staff augmentation and business process outsourcing services to Global 1000, government, and mid-sized corporations. The company assists IT organizations in achieving operational efficiency by providing a full range of consulting and staffing services for the banking, finance, healthcare, logistics, retail, and telecommunications industries. We measure our success through increased customer satisfaction, retention and value delivered. For more information, visit Pyramid Consulting at www.pyramidci.com