The IT Advisory division of Midlands accountants, Smith Cooper is celebrating a long standing relationship with Microsoft, the achievement of attaining Silver Competency from the computer software producer, rounding off a series of accreditations that the team has been awarded throughout the 10 years the firm has been a member of the Microsoft Partnership Network.
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 numbers of Microsoft Certified Professionals who are skilled on current technology relevant for the competency.
Paul Howard, Smith Cooper’s Director of IT Advisory said “Our Silver Competencies showcase our expertise in today’s technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft products which further differentiates Smith Cooper within the Microsoft Partnership Network. When determining which partners to do business with, 80% of customers place more trust in a partner’s advice if they hold relevant technical certifications.”
He added “Having just one Microsoft Silver competency puts partners like Smith Cooper in the top 5% of all Microsoft’s 640,000 worldwide partners – we currently have two silver competencies in Desktop and Mid-Market Solution Provider ”
Managing Partner Andy Delve commented “We are all very proud of the achievements of our IT Advisory team – it further demonstrates the Firm’s philosophy in training and developing our teams by ensuring our advisors consistently have the opportunity to gain relevant industry related qualifications and to hone areas of expertise, which ultimately benefits the whole of our client base.”
