PEI Selected Three-Time Top Microsoft Gold Partner in the U.S
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BOULDER, Colo. - ncarol.com -- PEI, a top-rated IT and Managed Service Provider, announced today that it had again been selected as a Top 350 Microsoft Partner in the United States by Redmond Channel Partner, an independent magazine covering the Microsoft partner network and channel community for 16 years. With a U.S. partner network of over 60,000, PEI has been ranked in the top 1% of Microsoft Partners.

This will mark the third time PEI has been named to the Top Microsoft Providers List from Redmond Channel Partner, which acknowledges "very deep technology expertise or…extremely strong access to internal Microsoft teams, giving [partners] an outsized ability to provide powerful solutions for customers." PEI previously appeared on the 2016 and 2017 Top 200 Microsoft Providers Lists and remains one of the only partners on the list committed to driving digital transformation for small and midsize businesses through their Microsoft consulting services.

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On this year's list, PEI achieved special recognition in the Managed Service Provider (MSP), Systems Integrator (SI), Direct CSP, Azure, Cloud, Security, and Unified Communications categories, demonstrating a unique ability to architect, deliver, and manage complex solutions across the Microsoft technology stack. PEI is also one of only 24 partners on the list to be featured in seven or more categories.

As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 15 years, PEI has developed an expansive portfolio of end-to-end Microsoft consulting services backed by their eight Microsoft Gold Competencies. These competencies reflect certified engineers and a deep technical knowledge of solutions from Microsoft Teams to Azure.

PEI was also recently named a 2021 Top 100 U.S MSP by CloudTango, appearing tenth on the list.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as a top Microsoft Partner in the United States, especially so soon after being ranked a top MSP," Tim Krueger, PEI's President and CEO, said after hearing the news, "PEI is uniquely positioned not just to implement new technology solutions, but provide ongoing management as well that increases ROI and drives value for our customers—and we've been recognized for our ability to do both. We have built an incredibly talented team of engineers to get us here, and the breadth and depth of our expertise has positioned us well beyond nearly any other Microsoft consulting partner of our size."

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About PEI (www.pei.com)

Since 1988, PEI has grown into a top Microsoft Consultancy and Managed Service Provider. With more than 30 years' experience deploying advanced engineering solutions centered on collaboration, cloud computing, networking, cyber security, and Managed Services, we assist local and national businesses use technology to solve their business problems. We have always been dedicated to maintaining long-term client relationships and have a history of going the extra mile to ensure our clients' success.