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Shift F7 Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

Dorking, UK, 14^th September 2009 – Shift F7 Ltd today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Network Infrastructure Solutions and Identity and Secure Access Security Solutions, recognising Shift F7’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Shift F7 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.

With over 14 years experience, our IT procurement, implementation and software services are focused on delivering “efficient IT” – enabling companies to get the most out of their IT budgets and deliver effective services to their business users. “Efficient IT” can mean many things to many people, but, at its heart, it is a guiding principle that delivers IT solutions and services focused on three key areas: financial efficiency - delivering more from customers’ IT infrastructures whilst reducing operational expenditure; environmentally sustainable - reducing organisations’ carbon footprints through server based computing, power management and tele-presence solutions and technical efficiency - optimising our customers’ IT infrastructures and taking advantage of technology enhancements.

“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 Peter Mustoe Technical Director. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for our customers.”

Clare Barclay, Director, Partner Strategy and Programmes, Microsoft UK said: “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.  As a Microsoft Gold partner, Shift F7 Ltd can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources.”

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 recognises partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.