MSPAlliance Announces First Group of Certified Managed Services Professionals

15 individuals pass CMSP exam and join the managed services elite

CHICO, CA, (May 11, 2009) – The International Association of Managed Service Providers (MSPAlliance - www.mspalliance.com) today announced the first group of individuals to pass the Certified Managed Services Professional (CMSP) exam. 15 individuals who sat for the CMSP exam on April 30, 2009 have passed the written exam and have met the educational and work experience criteria required to become a Certified Managed Services Professional.

•Sam Ruggeri, Advanced Vision Technology Group
•Chris Locke and Bill Ramsey, The Bill Guy Technology Solutions
•Stephen LaPha, Dytech Group
•Jeff Harnack, EnTelegent Solutions
•Brian Miller, Fusiontek
•Trevor Henke, High Touch
•Ted Charron, Infinity Business Systems
•Quincy Minor, Information Transport Solutions Inc
•Mike Backers, Ordovician
•Scott West, TAD Accounting
•Richard Cook, Tele-Dynamics Systems
•David Vernon, Vernon Systems
•Dan Wilson, Waypoint Solutions Group

“These 15 individuals are the first in a long line of individuals who will become true leaders of a campaign to make the managed services into a true profession,” said Charles Weaver, president of MSPAlliance. “The Certified Managed Services Professional exam is a high standard and one that will ultimately help to differentiate those who are serious about managed services.”

The CMSP exam includes a written test as well as a minimum IT education or relevant work experience requirement. Individuals must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of a wide variety of managed services business and technical information, including the Managed Service Provider’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

“As the owner of a managed services firm the CMSP designation will help differentiate me from both competitors and colleagues,” said Dan Wilson, president of Waypoint Solutions Group. “The CMSP exam, along with the Managed Services Accreditation Program, is a very comprehensive set of standards that is the first and best attempt to self regulate our industry.”

Additional details about the CMSP exam can be found at http://www.mspalliance.com/CMSP or by sending an email to info@mspalliance.com

About MSPAlliance
The MSPAlliance is the world’s largest professional association and accrediting body for the Managed Services Industry.  Comprised of more than 8,000 managed service providers (MSPs) and service enabling technology vendors, the MSPAlliance works in a collaborative effort to define, promote and educate the Managed Services Industry and the end-user consumer on the adoption and successful use of technology through Managed Services. The MSPAlliance is committed to increasing reliability and dependability in the industry surrounding the value and benefit of using Managed Service Providers to provide a wide range of mission-critical services. In addition, the MSPAlliance collects data on the practice of managed services on behalf of its members, to help them increase the value delivery of IT to the organizations they serve. For more information about the MSPAlliance please visit www.mspalliance.com