The Planet Receives Microsoft Gold Recognition and Hosts Event for Resellers with Microsoft

May 24, 2006 — (TopHosts News Brief) — Web hosting provider, The Planet(SM), announced that it has been recognized as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. The certification is only given to application services companies who consistently deliver first-rate solutions built on Microsoft technology.

“We’ve consistently proven our competency on the Microsoft platform and look forward to continuing that legacy of performance,” Yul Shelton, vice president of information systems at The Planet, said in a Yahoo Finance Press Release.

To further maximize its association with Microsoft to the advantage of its customers, The Planet held a joint seminar with Microsoft for its hosting resellers. The event took place at The Planet’s main headquarters and data center in May 2006, where experts from Microsoft and The Planet provided resellers with information on how to properly launch and manage a Windows-based hosting business.

For more information visit www.theplanet.com.