Planet Technologies Becomes a Microsoft Cloud Deployment Partner

Germantown, MD, October 30, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Planet Technologies, the leading Microsoft consulting and services company, announced today it has qualified as a member of Microsoft’s Cloud Deployment Program. This program is designed to assist select Microsoft partners who have been successful in building a capable cloud deployment practice by offering them specialized advanced training, and providing access to dedicated support and advanced deployment planning tools.

Planet Technologies, with well over one million mailboxes moved to the cloud, is a proven leader in the deployment of Office 365 and has served as part of Microsoft’s O365 Early Adopter program and Cloud Accelerate program. In addition, Planet was recently selected by Microsoft as the first Agreement for Online Services for Government clients (AOS-G) partner which allows the company to sell Office 365 licenses directly to government clients.

“Our invitation and participation in the Microsoft Partner Network Cloud Deployment Program demonstrates our commitment to administering Microsoft cloud solutions and will further provide us with resources to assist our customers with their transition to the cloud,” said Scott Tucker, president of Planet Technologies.

“Microsoft continues its commitment to helping partners succeed in the cloud through the Cloud Deployment Program. As a member of this program, Planet Technologies will gain access to the tools and training necessary to provide cloud solutions that solve current business challenges,” said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “Through induction into the Cloud Deployment Program, Planet has proven its dedication to moving forward in the cloud era through attaining the necessary technical and deployment training and sales experience.”

As part the Microsoft Cloud Deployment Partner program, Planet Technologies is a featured solutions partner on Microsoft’s O365 Marketplace. Visit Planet’s listing to see their O365 solutions here.