AST Distributed Technology Services (DTS), a division of the AST Group, has been awarded Microsoft Gold Certification status for enterprise systems, as a result of its proven track record and holistic offering for enterprise deployments utilising Microsoft solutions.
AST DTS has delivered large-scale enterprise deployments of Active Directory and Exchange 2000 to corporate clients in the manufacturing, financial services and government sectors, which was one of the largest Active Directory Microsoft deployment in a government department.
"As one of only a few organisations in SA to be awarded this certification, AST DTS is pleased with our new status as a Microsoft Gold Certification Partner for Enterprise Systems," says Willie Stegmann, MD of AST DTS. "Being a member of the programme provides us with early access to product information. This is of vital importance to us in drawing up deployment plans for our clients and upgrading their infrastructure systems to the latest Microsoft technology.
"We have clearly demonstrated that we not only have the capacity, but also the commitment, to develop the intimate knowledge of Microsoft technology solutions necessary to drive the functionality and reliability essential to our clients," adds Stegmann.
"With its commitment and excellent track record, AST DTS has ensured compliance with our criteria. Microsoft is extremely proud to award AST DTS the accreditation - the company has proved its expertise in providing high quality enterprise deployments using our solutions," says Amory Gordon, partner group manager of Microsoft South Africa.
"The additional benefits of the Gold Certified Programme will further enhance AST DTS`s abilities to offer leading-edge solutions," adds Gordon.
Recently, AST Microsoft Solutions, one of the country`s largest providers of development and integration services for the Microsoft platform, was also awarded Gold Certification status for e-commerce solutions, thanks to its focus, proven commitment and expertise in building and delivering solutions based on Microsoft technologies.
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