ScanSafe achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status

ScanSafe has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners have demonstrated the highest degree of competence in working with Microsoft technologies. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, ScanSafe has proved its competency in developing and marketing ISV/software and networking infrastructure solutions based on Microsoft technologies.

ScanSafe’s portfolio of fully managed services includes Web Virus Scanning, Web Filtering, Spyware Screening and IM Control. These services protect businesses from the evolving threat of Web-borne viruses, adware and spyware by filtering inbound and outbound Web traffic “in the cloud”—before threats can harm corporate networks and compromise proprietary data. In addition, ScanSafe provides businesses with easy-to-use tools to create enforce and monitor Web and IM use policy and protect their networks from unwanted content.

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. Microsoft Gold Partner Certification provides a way for customers to identify companies that have proven their commitment and expertise in one or more specialised areas when delivering Microsoft technologies. Gold Certified Partners need to meet a higher set of criteria for each category, including enhanced certification and a portfolio of real-world customer references, and are thus identified as the most skilled partners in specific solution areas.