NASA.L Regulatory News (NASA)

13 Mar 2006 07:02

Nasstar PLC13 March 2006 Nasstar plc becomes Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Nasstar plc ("Nasstar" or "the Company"), which supplies business software overthe internet, today announces that is has obtained Microsoft Gold CertifiedPartner status from Microsoft Limited ("Microsoft"). In addition to obtaining aspecialisation in hosting solutions Nasstar has achieved Microsoft competenciesin Advanced Infrastructure Solutions and Mobility Solutions. Charles Black, Chief Executive of Nasstar, said"The Microsoft applications we host such as Exchange for email and Office areessential applications for most businesses and obtaining Gold Certified Partnerstatus reflects our expertise and experience in hosting this software. As aMicrosoft Gold Certified Partner we receive additional benefits from Microsoftthat will assist our growth in this rapidly developing market." Karl Noakes, Director of the Partner Development Group at Microsoft, said:"Customers are looking for partners that can help them bridge the gap betweentheir business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust insomeone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategictechnology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certifiedexpertise as well as direct training and support from Microsoft, fit the bill.They can ensure that the customers have a great experience with ourtechnologies. As a Microsoft Gold partner, Nasstar can offer its customers thereassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft'sresources." Further Information Nasstar plcNasstar is an Application Service Provider which supplies software over theInternet. Nasstar was admitted to AIM in December 2005. Nasstar's serviceinvolves hosting applications such as email, Microsoft Office, accounts softwareand CRM systems from a purpose-built data centre, providing a centralised supplyof software applications accessible over the Internet. Customers pay for usageon a monthly basis, making delivery of core IT services a utility. For further information on Nasstar visit www.nasstar.com Contact information Nasstar plcCharles Black, Chief Executivecb@nasstar.com0870 240 1634 - Telephone W.H. Ireland LimitedRuth Gifford or Tim Cofman0121 616 2101 - Telephone This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange