TAZ Networks Receives Microsoft Small Business Specialist Designation

 Brighton, Michigan, July 18, 2005 – TAZ Networks today announced that Microsoft Corporation has officially given the company the designation of “Small Business Specialist”.

 Microsoft Small Business Specialists have proven competency in marketing, selling, planning, and building technology solutions for small businesses.  Microsoft Partners are awarded the designation after passing a certification exam and sales and marketing skills assessment.

 “We’re extremely excited to be a part of this new Microsoft designation,” states TAZ Networks’ President, Tavis Patterson.  “Our only market for technology solutions is small business and we feel that Microsoft is really helping our overall growth plans with this designation.  Microsoft’s small business focus has really picked up pace as of late and their Small Business Server is one example of a tremendous offering that brings so much value to small businesses.  To continue to serve our small business customers effectively we feel it is vital to continue to further our relationship with Microsoft.”  Patterson also serves as President of the Michigan Small Business Server Users Group.

 Small Business Specialists will have the opportunity to access premium content and resources from Microsoft including special training.  In addition Small Business Specialists will be labeled in Microsoft’s Resource Directory as well.

 For more information regarding TAZ Networks or Small Business Server visit www.taznetworks.com or call 517.579.0578 today.

 For more information regarding the Michigan Small Business Server Users Group visit www.misbs.com.

 TAZ Networks, based in Brighton, MI, is a full service IT provider that caters to small businesses.  TAZ Networks is a Certified Microsoft Partner and specializes in Microsoft’s Small Business Server 2003.