Industry Partnerships

Comcity's partnerships with industry leading vendors and distributors enable direct access to specialist resources for product information, configuration requirements and technical support. This enables Comcity to provide a quicker response to your purchasing needs and to provide the most competitive pricing.

	Microsoft Small Business Specialist Recognised by Microsoft as partners who have proven ability in providing solutions for small businesses using Microsoft technologies. Small Business Specialists understand the dynamics and demands of the small business market, as well as the benefits of specific software solutions. These Partners are also experienced the Microsoft Genuine Windows Advantage program, and in the appropriate software licensing programs for the small business market. To become a Small Business Specialist, Partners must take several exams that test their ability to provide Microsoft solutions to the small business market.
	Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Microsoft Gold Certified Partners are Microsoft's elite business partners. Gold Certified Partners have undergone extensive testing and examination – and qualify as true experts in a range of Microsoft technology. These organisations are fully certified one or more Microsoft competency, and are able to provide customers with particularly advanced knowledge and skills in line with their area of solution expertise. Gold Certified Partners have the closest working relationship with Microsoft, and receive the highest levels of Microsoft support and consultation. Comcity has been a very long-standing Microsoft Partner. In 2006 we achieved the pinnacle of MS partnership status – Gold Partner. This partnership continues to grow as Comcity achieves additional Competencies & Specialisations. Following are Microsoft’s definition of each of the MS certifications Comcity currently holds; Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency Can implement technology solutions based on Microsoft Windows Server and Windows Small Business Server operating system technology. Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency Have demonstrated a high ability in developing robust infrastructure solutions including data management migration and systems management, design and deployment. Security Solutions Competency Have demonstrated expertise in security management and operations, secure wireless VPN and perimeter, identity and access management, platform and application security. Information Worker Solutions Competency Can deliver collaboration and group productivity solutions, including messaging, portals and content management, project and process management and business productivity tools. Mobility Solutions Competency Have a proven competency in developing and deploying Microsoft Windows Mobile-based solutions and applications using Microsoft tools and software. This includes Mobility Independent Software Vendors, Systems Integrators, Mobility Custom Application Developers, Consultants, and Mobile Solutions Resellers. Unified Communications Solutions Competency Have demonstrated expertise in planning, deploying, and managing solutions for email and calendaring, presence and instant messaging (IM), unified messaging, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call management, and audio-video-Web conferencing. All using Microsoft Unified Communications technologies, including Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Office Communications Server. OEM Hardware Solutions Competency Have demonstrated superior knowledge in building PC and server systems based on Microsoft technologies to deliver comprehensive solutions, pre-installing Microsoft software on PC and server systems to meet the customer's business requirements and original device manufacturing and/or hardware development. SOA and Business Process Proven skills and experience in deploying Internet-based business solutions and infrastructures using Microsoft tools and software.
	Symantec Silver Partner After 4 successful years as a Symantec Business Partner, working with both their Security & Data Protection product sets, our expertise was recognised by promotion to a Symantec Silver Partner.
	SonicWALL Solution Partner Founded 1991, Sonicwall has grown to be a dominant player in the Security space. Their ongoing commitment to providing solutions applicable to our client's requirements makes them the perfect choice as a partner in this area.
	IBM Platinum Business Partner Following recognition as "Associate Partner of the Year" in 2003, Comcity's relationship with IBM was elevated to that of Platinum Business Partner. This partnership recognises our strength, capabilities & depth of experience when it comes to the IBM Server product suite.
	VMWare Professional VIP Partner As a pioneer in the Virtualisation space, VMWare is revolutionising the way in which Servers are deployed. Our status as a Professional VIP Partner ensures Comcity is perfectly positioned to help our clients take advantage of the benefits this technology brings to them.
	HP Business Partner Comcity has a philosophy of partnering with the key players in a given market space. HP's long standing reputation & breadth of products made it a natural choice for us to establish a partnership.
	Watchguard Professional Partner Watchguard has long been recognised as a leader in the SMB security arena. Following our philosophy of engaging with class-leaders, Comcity established a partnership with Watchguard & has built an extensive capability around this product family.
	Lenovo Premium Reseller Comcity's long-standing & very successful partnership with IBM meant that it was a natural progression to Lenovo Premium Reseller following Lenovo's purchase of the IBM PC business.
	Nextep Principal Partner Comcity is delighted to be recognised as a Principal Partner of NEC's wholly-owned broadband subsidiary, Nextep. As a provider of premium business communication services, our Nextep partnership allows Comcity to provide an end-to-end data communications solution to our clients.
	McAfee Premier Partner With years of success in the marketplace with McAfee's security solutions, Comcity is very pleased to announce our appointment as a Premier Partner.
	Citrix Silver Solution Adviser As a key innovator in their market space, Citrix have solutions across the spectrum of business types & sizes. Comcity recognises the advantages Citrix technology can bring to our clients & established a formal partnership.