Marathon Consulting Attains Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Marathon Consulting, LLC announced today that it has attained Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, recognizing Marathon's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Marathon Consulting has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training, and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

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"We are extremely pleased to have attained Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Al Moore, Marathon Consulting's President. "The benefits provided through our Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

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

About the Microsoft Partner Program

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.