ISC retained its status as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for 2009. To reach gold status companies must win a defined level of points based on certification and training, verified client references on new installations using Microsoft technologies, product sales, and additional commitments such as attending seminars, training, and performance surveys. "Wearing the best badge that Microsoft gives partners reflects our commitment to quality service and continuing education" says Steve Heimberger - Partner. "Our high accreditation level means we have access to additional lines of support from Microsoft. This is important for our small-to-medium sized clients, as they typically outsource their entire IT service to us and want the assurance that we will provide only the highest level of support" says Kent Ivey - Partner. ISC has earned the Microsoft Small Business Specialist competency. To qualify, companies are required to have proven competency in marketing, selling, planning, and building solutions for small businesses. Engineers must also attend training on designing, deploying and managing a network solution for small businesses and take the corresponding Microsoft exams. The MCSE credential is the industry's premier certification for professionals who analyze business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Windows platform and Microsoft server software. The MCSE certification goes beyond providing a benchmark for basic skills to demonstrate a professional's real-world abilities. Businesses are looking for consultants and solution providers who can demonstrate real-world product knowledge with Microsoft networks. "The MCSE credential sets serious consultants apart from geeks with insufficient experience, naive incompetence and minimal product knowledge." Anyone can label himself a computer consultant. Only an MCSE can present Microsoft's most rigid server certifications as proof of real-world experience, through competence and elevated product knowledge. I would like to personally thank you for taking the time to learn more about I S Consulting, Inc. Whether you are an existing client, potential new client, or potential employee, I hope you find that I S Consulting, Inc. is constantly striving to meet the needs of everyone through education, technology, innovative practices, and most importantly, passion for what we do. Your opinion is the most vital ingredient to ensuring that we always grow according to your needs. Please do not hesitate to notify us of any requests. We hope to speak with you soon. I S Consulting, Inc. provides business computer consulting and service to companies in the North Georgia area. Our two senior network engineers, who are also the owners of the company, have been supporting computer systems in North Georgia since 1996. We currently employ over 15 people with the majority of the technical team certified as Microsoft Certified System Engineers ( MCSE ) We specialize in providing complete IT Support for small businesses with no IT staff or project assistance for larger organizations with IT staff. We are a small business and we understand small business. Let us design a technology solution that not only meets your needs but also fits your budget.