Microsoft

DSM offers exceptional Microsoft integration and support.  As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, we deliver market-leading services as well as effective, efficient and innovative Microsoft-based solutions.  This alliance with the world’s top software company allows us to provide our customers with unmatched expertise and inside knowledge of the latest Microsoft technologies.  Our ability to deliver this high level of service and a remarkable overall value was confirmed by a 2008 client survey from which DSM received a 100% customer satisfaction rating.

We have achieved several Microsoft Competencies and Specializations which demonstrate DSM’s extensive capabilities as well as the company’s proven Microsoft experience and skills.

Security Solutions Competency

The Security Solutions Competency validates DSM’s ability to securely manage user identities and control access to privileged information is essential.  Attaining the Identity and Secure Access Specialization reinforces DSM’s qualifications to develop and deploy identity and access (IDA) solutions based on Microsoft technologies.  With a wealth of tools and resources at hand, DSM will deliver a solution that improves your operational efficiency, reduces risks and protects your environment. 

DSM’s expertise in IDA solutions centers on the following Microsoft products:

• Windows Rights Management Services (RMS)
• Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
• Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS)
• Certificate Lifecycle Manger (CLM)
• Active Directory (AD)

Network Infrastructure Solutions Competency

The Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency is validation of DSM’s proven expertise in design, deployment and customization of network infrastructure solutions using Windows Server and Windows Essential Server Solutions technologies.   These implementations include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations, and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a Windows Small Business Server stand-alone solution that includes file/print capabilities.

Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency

The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Competency has multiple designations - DSM has obtained several.  This allows us to empower our clients to gain a competitive advantage.  It’s essential to have a technology partner who has the skills and expertise to designing and implement innovative yet cost-effective server solutions that support such an objective.  DSM specializes in the creation and deployment of complex infrastructure solutions, such as storage and systems management, based on the Microsoft server platform.

We have proven skills in the design and implementation of these complex infrastructure solutions:

• Active Directory Specialization

DSM can deploy the Microsoft identity and access management solution, including integrated directory and security services; single sign-on to multiple applications, websites, and services; automated account provisioning and de-provisioning; and interoperability with other platforms and applications. By delivering these capabilities, DSM can help customers reduce the costs associated with managing the identity life cycle.

In the past the IT department had no choice but to walk from station to station with CD’s in order to install software.  Not anymore.  As your technology partner, DSM will use Microsoft technologies to automate application deployment to end users, minimizing the need to touch every desktop.  This reduces the time to deploy and provides a very cost effective solution.  We will look at all manual processes and offer potential technology solutions to enhance or shorten the time required for routine business functions.

• Systems Management Specialization

We have the expertise to implement Microsoft System Center solutions.  This family of products helps DSM customers improve operational efficiency in areas of service monitoring, backup and file recovery, OS deployment, security updating, and asset management.  The functionality and economics of System Center solutions provide the fastest time to value while building a more agile IT infrastructure.

• Storage Solutions Specialization

DSM can recommend, design, and deploy world-class Microsoft storage solutions with high-performance, easy-to-manage, cost-effective file serving, storage, and data protection capabilities.  These storage-management solutions include storage consolidation, disaster recovery, replication, and file serving.

• Windows Desktop Deployment Specialization

With a deep expertise in Windows desktop deployment, DSM is positioned to deliver improved productivity around information management, mobility for business users, and enhanced security and lower total cost of ownership for IT professionals.

Information Worker Solutions Competency

The Information Worker Solutions competency confirms that DSM has is highly equipped to address key customer challenges by providing solutions and deploying services based on the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

• Office Deployment Specialization

DSM helps our customers understand the impact that IT infrastructure optimization can have on their infrastructure, specifically by deploying productivity suites and managing email and content collaboration environments.

• Portals and Collaboration Specialization

In today’s corporate environments, organizational growth and complexity contribute directly to the increasing volume of business information—and to the difficulty of managing data and resources efficiently.  By integrating business processes and information through intranet and extranet portals our customers gain visibility and control across the enterprise.  DSM is a proven solution provider who helps simplify infrastructure, and provide a more unified environment to collaborate, communicate, and make better business decisions.

Small Business Specialist Designation

The growing small-business market segment represents a large portion of Microsoft deployments. DSM provides our customers with critical infrastructures that offer desktop products and business applications based on Microsoft technology.  In addition, DSM develops solutions that build and expand upon system foundations.