DiscountASP.NET Achieves Microsoft Gold Hosting Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network

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February 13, 2013 – DiscountASP.NET, today announced it has achieved a Gold Hosting 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 gold competency, organizations must complete a rigorous set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, submit customer references and demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction by participating in an annual survey.

DiscountASP.NET provides two types of hosting solutions for .NET developers. First, DiscountASP.NET offers cutting-edge ASP.NET web hosting on the latest Windows web stack. Second, DiscountASP.NET offers a SaaS solution for source control with Team Foundation Server (TFS) hosting. DiscountASP.NET offers their hosting solutions in datacenters located in the USA and Europe.

"A gold hosting competency differentiates us from the competition and establishes us as market leaders, and showcases our expertise in and commitment to Microsoft developers and our deep knowledge of Microsoft products," said Takeshi Eto, VP Marketing and Business Development at DiscountASP.NET. "We will continue to innovate and provide next-generation Windows hosting solutions for Microsoft developers and developer teams."

"The Microsoft Partner Network is designed to empower solution providers to succeed in today’s business environment. By achieving the prestigious gold competency, participating companies are provided with a rich set of benefits, including increased customer visibility and accessibility, training and support," said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "We are proud to put forth a program that provides the resources to help a company develop the expertise customers demand in today’s competitive market and also provides the community and infrastructure that can connect them to one another, lowering costs for all parties."

The Microsoft gold competency signifies to the market that a company has demonstrated the highest level of skill and achievement within a given technology specialization. All of the Microsoft competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find solution providers quickly and easily. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry. To achieve a competency, partners must demonstrate and maintain a significantly more rigorous set of requirements than are required for other competencies.

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.

About DiscountASP.NET:
DiscountASP.NET is a leader in hosting solutions for Microsoft developers. A Microsoft Partner with the Gold Hosting Competency and a Visual Studio Partner member, DiscountASP.NET offers both shared and managed Team Foundation Server hosting solutions. As a leader in cutting-edge ASP.NET web hosting, DiscountASP.NET supports the latest Microsoft web stack including support for SQL Server 2012. Through strong word-of-mouth and their commitment to ASP.NET developers, DiscountASP.NET has become the choice for ASP.NET hosting and hosted TFS. For more information, visit www.DiscountASP.NET

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