Kearney, NE — Intellicom today announced it has achieved a Silver Desktop and a Volume Licensing Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Silver Competency, partners must complete a set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and employ or contract required number of Microsoft Certified Professionals who are skilled on current technology relevant for the competency.

"This Silver Competency showcases our expertise in today's technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and their products," said Bryan Kuntz, VP of Operations. "We hope to accelerate our customers' success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands."

"By achieving a Silver Competency, partners have proven themselves as specialized technology experts with the skills needed to best serve customers," said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "The Silver Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network is designed to help customers identify services and solution providers that have demonstrated proof of their capability to deliver quality outcomes and customer satisfaction."

The Microsoft Silver Competency defines partners' success as technology market leaders within a specific technology competency, with each competency having a unique set of requirements and benefits formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry.  Requirements for the Silver Competency are comparable to the formerly recognized Microsoft Certified Partner criteria. All 29 Microsoft technology competencies differentiate a partner's specific technology capabilities, helping customers find qualified solution providers with expertise in discrete areas quickly and easily.

Desktop Competency:
Through earning a Desktop Competency, Intellicom demonstrates that they are a services delivery leader for the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suites. With the Desktop competency, Intellicom gains credentials and expertise that will help them to sell, deploy, and support Windows, Office, the Windows Internet Explorer browser, and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP).

Volume Licensing Competency:
Through earning a Volume Licensing Competency Intellicom demonstrate that they can assist their customers in acquiring and managing software licenses which can be complex and daunting. Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing solutions and services to businesses will open opportunities for Intellicom to attract customers and expand their services business.

The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to equip organizations that deliver products and services through the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers superior experience and outcomes.