Beyond20 announced today it has achieved Microsoft Gold Partner Competency, the highest tier in Microsoft’s esteemed Partner Network, in the area of Project and Portfolio Management (PPM). This coveted distinction solidifies the IT consulting firm’s commitment to Microsoft Project, Project Server, and SharePoint, and places it among the best of the best in the increasingly competitive field of Enterprise-level Project and Portfolio Management solutions consulting.

Microsoft Gold Competency designation is achieved through the completion of a series of exams designed to test Partners’ expertise and adeptness in navigating these technologies. Additionally, Partners must submit customer references, proving a successful track record of implementations and projects utilizing these solutions. “Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategy plans. Microsoft Gold Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies.”

“We are excited to have achieved Gold Partner Competency,” said Erika Flora, Beyond20 Principal. “It showcases our technical expertise and reinforces the hard work we have put into implementing project and portfolio solutions over the past decade. We’re looking forward to leveraging Microsoft’s enhanced access to resources and new technologies, allowing us to provide even better products and services to our clients.”