Aplus.Net Earns Gold Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program

Popular Web Hosting Provider Obtains Highest Level Certification through Microsoft’s Competence and Expertise Program

OVERLAND PARK, KS — June 17, 2008 — Aplus.Net, a leading web hosting and Internet solutions provider, has announced that effective June 13th, 2008, it has earned gold certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes Aplus.Net’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Aplus.Net has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, which gives them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

“Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Aplus.Net for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

In addition to earning gold certified status, Aplus.Net has declared two Microsoft Competencies. 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. Aplus.Net’s new competencies include Advanced Infrastructure Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions.

“We’re really looking forward to working with Microsoft as a Gold Certified Partner,” said David Fowler, the team lead for Windows Administration at Aplus.Net. “We went above and beyond to attain this level of achievement, and we’re proud of the skills and talents that our staff displayed during the process. We’re committed to maintaining the highest levels of technical proficiency, and this is another demonstration of that commitment.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 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 Aplus.Net
One of the industry's longest-running web hosting and Internet services provider, Aplus.Net specializes in helping small businesses build an online customer base with a comprehensive range of services that includes shared hosting, dedicated hosting, web design, online marketing, eCommerce, domain name registration, and more. Aplus.Net has received multiple awards for excellence, including the prestigious CNET Editors' Choice Award and Microsoft Gold Certified partner, and has been featured in top U.S. business publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, and PC Magazine. For more information, please contact Aplus.Net at http://www.aplus.net.
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