Northwest Area Partner Excellence
"Teamwork" Award
En Pointe Technologies Recognized at Microsoft's Quarterly Partner Briefing for
the Northwest Area Partner Excellence "Teamwork" Award
En Pointe Technologies, Inc. a national technology solutions provider that supplies IT products and services,
was recognized as the winner for the "Teamwork" award in Bellevue, WA (May 20) and Portland, OR (May 21) at
Microsoft's Northwest Quarterly Partner briefings.
En Pointe Technologies was recognized for its innovative ways in partnering with Microsoft and its dedication to growing
the Microsoft business in the Northwest. To solve complex business problems for our customers it often takes a great
teamwork approach with Microsoft and often other partners to solidify a resolution. We take pride in our partnership
with Microsoft and local partners within our community to continue to provide value to our customers as well as our
overall performance in the marketplace.
In fiscal year 2008, En Pointe Technologies has increased its Microsoft revenue by 112% and continues to be a
leader in identifying and implementing business solutions. In addition, En Pointe was the first LAR to be
recognized as a Security Software Advisor which allows them to sell and deploy Forefront to their customers.
En Pointe's Microsoft competencies also include:
Advanced Infrastructure Solutions
Networking Infrastructure Solutions
Information Worker Solutions
Licensing Solutions
Security Solutions
"En Pointe received the Microsoft "TEAMWORK" award because they demonstrated the ability to provide
customers value by providing both licensing and services expertise while partnering with Microsoft local teams.
"We are pleased to recognize En Pointe for its innovation and depth of expertise as a Microsoft Gold
partner and look forward to their continued success in FY09." Said Jim Kamikawa, Microsoft Partner
Account Manager"
Bob Bogle, Director of Sales for En Pointe Technologies and the local En Pointe team, received the award
from Jane Dickson; Microsoft General Manager and Julie Leers; Microsoft Area Manager "We are proud of
this prestigious award, as En Pointe has made investments in time, personnel, and technical certifications
to grow with Microsoft. Combining our investments with Microsoft's programs has resulted in En Pointe's
acceleration of revenues and technical services with customers looking for a value -added and competent
partner. We applaud Microsoft for their tremendous channel focus, and appreciate this industry leader for
supporting and working together with En Pointe Technologies to assist customers with their technology
solutions."
FY07 En Pointe in the PacWest grew its Microsoft business by 326%
"Thank you! This is a great example of how Microsoft's business model was designed to work through
the partner community. A customer comes to Microsoft with their IT needs and working with
my valued partners like Amber from En Pointe they align these to the right Microsoft licensing
vehicle. I have no questions about these alignments when my customers are with En Pointe and
specifically Amber as my local resource. She is a Rock Star!
Dan VanderWal, Microsoft SEM"
