TULSA, Okla., Nov. 15, 2011 – Stonebridge, a leading information technology consulting firm, today announced that it has earned the Microsoft Gold Competency in Software Development. With this achievement, Stonebridge now owns Microsoft Gold Competencies in four defined solution areas: Business Intelligence, Content Management, Portals and Collaboration, and Software Development. The company also has achieved Microsoft Silver Competencies in three solution areas: Data Platform, Search and Web Development.
“This is a major accomplishment for Stonebridge,” said Doug Benshoof, Vice President of Application Development Services. “The lion’s share of our consulting work is tied directly to our custom application development competency, and tied in particular to custom applications built on the Microsoft platform. Being a multi-competency Microsoft partner puts Stonebridge in distinctly advantageous competitive position.”
Per Microsoft, Gold Competencies demonstrate best-in-class expertise within the Microsoft marketplace. “Earning a Gold Competency is evidence of the deepest, most consistent commitment to a specific, in-demand business solution area, along with the distinction of being among only 1 percent of Microsoft partners worldwide that have attained this outstanding degree of proficiency.”
“As a multi-competency Microsoft partner, Stonebridge is truly part of an elite group of experts specializing in the development and delivery of Microsoft business solutions,” Benshoof added.
About Stonebridge
Stonebridge is an information technology consulting firm focused on helping organizations harness the power of their people, processes and technology. Our clients look to us as a strategic partner with a shared commitment to achieving their business objectives and maximizing their business performance. Founded in 1995 on a commitment to establishing high-value strategic alliances with our clients, Stonebridge has provided business solutions to organizations in all major industries, representing private, public, government, and non-profit entities. More info at www.sbconsulting.com.