New Resources Consulting Attains 4th Microsoft Competency: Information Worker Solutions

MILWAUKEE, Wis.– [February 1, 2008] – New Resources Consulting, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, today announced it has attained its fourth Microsoft Competency: Information Worker Solutions with a specialization in Portals and Collaboration.

Specifically, New Resources Consulting has demonstrated expertise in SharePoint® 2007 installation, SharePoint discovery and SharePoint 2007 site implementation, which means New Resources can help its customers connect their teams – on site or off premises – to information and expertise within the customers’ portals.

Why Collaboration Specialization

Industry trends suggest customers seek companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities.

“We’re in the business of helping organizations leverage technology to optimize their success,” says Mark Grosskopf, president of New Resources Consulting. “Earning the Information Worker Solutions competency allows us to help customers better manage, prioritize and collaborate on increasing volumes of information. In turn, they can realize increased service revenues and new market opportunities,” he says.

Numerous Benefits

In addition to the benefits of partnering with an expert in portals and collaboration software, customers also benefit from the certification because Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support.

“Partners play a critical role in delivering solutions and applications to customers with the Microsoft Office system,” said Chris Capossela, corporate vice president of the Information Worker Product Management Group at Microsoft Corp. “The value of solutions competencies is that they enable Microsoft to deliver resources and training to partners meeting their customer needs. And for partners, the opportunity to highlight their expertise to customers is tremendous in the growing information worker solutions market.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

About New Resources Consulting

New Resources Consulting provides expert management consulting, complete Microsoft solutions, leading enterprise solutions, and custom-designed systems for the manufacturing & distribution, health & life sciences, financial services, education & government and technology industries.

Since 1992, more than 250 organizations have chosen New Resources Consulting as their strategic partner. With offices in Milwaukee, Chicago, Kansas City, Detroit and St. Louis, New Resources has earned recognition such as Future 50 Award Winner, Mid-Market Growth Award Winner, and The Business Journal’s Great Places to Work.

For more information:

  • Contact:
    Mike Stone
    Vice President, New Resources Consulting
    414-203-2444
  • Visit www.nrconsults.com.