Rightpoint, a Microsoft solutions provider, announced today that it has earned a Microsoft custom application development competency in the specialized area of web development.

To earn the custom application development competency, Rightpoint completed a comprehensive certification process, which included passing several Microsoft developer certification exams as well as successfully completing four projects and receiving customer references for projects that feature the implementation, management or deployment of custom applications and infrastructure. Each reference demonstrates the knowledge and hands on experience of Rightpoint's team of consultants in using Microsoft technologies to bring cutting edge web-based solutions to its clients.

"Earning the custom application development competency from Microsoft is a great testament not only to the stringent Microsoft standards that we continually uphold as a certified partner, but also to the strength of our team and the level of commitment that we uphold with our clients every day," said Ross Freedman, Director at Rightpoint. "This competency recognizes our deep understanding and experience in the area of web development as well as the work we are doing in application infrastructure development."

The web development specialization focuses on delivering Web-enabled deployment solutions required in organizations that wish to operate and transact through the Internet using Visual Studio, ASP.NET, IIS, Windows Server 2003, and SQL Server. With this competency, Rightpoint will have access to additional Microsoft resources as well as an opportunity to become an early adopter of initiatives across Microsoft developer technologies, with an emphasis on Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

For more information, please contact Rightpoint at (312) 920-8383 / media@rightpoint.com.

About Rightpoint

Rightpoint creates world class digital solutions that drive profitable growth and sustainable competitive advantage. Driven by the firm’s passion for pragmatic thinking, Rightpoint’s business philosophy is to rethink the "typical" consulting model, combining attributes of management consulting, IT consulting, and creative agency services to help clients drive business results by solving strategic problems. Rightpoint’s pervasive “intrapreneurial” spirit, which ensures that clients "get it right" the first time, is the foundation by which Rightpoint has built a strong, national reputation for excellence.

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