Cogentes Named as Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

ATLANTA, GA – April 09, 2008 – Cogentes, an enterprise consulting services firm, announced today the attainment of Gold Certification in the Microsoft Partner Program. This certification distinguishes Cogentes as a Microsoft partner with the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. To achieve the Gold level, Cogentes demonstrated proven success meeting client needs as well as achieving Microsoft competencies and certifications.

“I am very pleased that Cogentes has achieved their Microsoft Partner Gold Certification. Cogentes has shown outstanding leadership in supporting the Architecture community in New York, Atlanta, Boston and elsewhere around the country,” states Bill Zack, Microsoft Architect Evangelist, Microsoft.

Given the market adoption of Microsoft technologies, Cogentes’ alignment with the program showcases specific skills in the areas of Infrastructure Optimization, Virtualization, Enterprise Architecture and Solutions Development. With Microsoft’s recent launch of Windows Server 2008 and also Visual Studio 2008 in the development space, Cogentes’ infrastructure and solutions services align well with Microsoft’s initiatives.

“Becoming a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner is a great achievement for a small, services only startup. We started working through the certification process six months ago, and reached the requisite number of certified personnel, technical competencies and customer references in this short span of time,” said Bradley Rhine, CEO, Cogentes. “The Microsoft partner program is one of the strongest industry partner and channel programs in the solutions and technology space and it is great to be part of it.”

The program offers Cogentes access to Microsoft training, sales and marketing support and various readiness programs. Cogentes intends to leverage this partner standing to further penetrate new channels and enhance its brand recognition throughout the marketplace. With this level of credibility validated by Microsoft, Cogentes is well positioned to approach enterprise organizations with a strong investment in Microsoft technology that need assistance to attain their business goals.

Cogentes
1201 Peachtree Street
400 Colony Square, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30361

Ashley May
770-313-1829
www.cogentes.com

About Cogentes
Cogentes provides enterprise consulting services that integrate business strategy and technology efforts to bridge the gap between current capabilities and strategic vision. The company emphasizes appropriate use of technology as a foundation for transformational change, along with unwavering attention to delivering business value for its clients. The Cogentes team brings unique, proven, business-focused expertise in Business Strategy RealizationTM, with customized strategic consulting, executive advisory and project execution services. Cogentes has specific horizontal domain expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Business & CIO Services and Infrastructure Services, and vertically in the HR, Payroll and Benefits services space, as well as the Financial Services area. For more information visit www.cogentes.com or call 866.493.2870.

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