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For Immediate Release
DirectPointe Partners With Certiport to Extend Certification Programs
LINDON, UTAH (November 5, 2003) - DirectPointe Inc, a subscription
based computing provider for small and mid-size businesses, recently announced its partnership with Certiport Inc, a
leading provider of global, performance-based certification programs and services designed to enable individual success
and advancement through certification.
“Our partnership with Certiport is congruent with our comprehensive business model,” said Michael Proper, president
and CEO of DirectPointe. “Our goal is to provide everything a company needs to be technology savvy. By coupling certification
opportunities with our existing training program, we will be able to do just that.”
DirectPointe is an Authorized Training Center (ATC) for Certiport’s Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) and
Microsoft Office Specialist certification programs.
“DirectPointe's adoption of the IC³ certification program is a testament to the true value of having computer-skilled
employees beyond the immediate IT support staff,” said David Saedi, president and CEO of Certiport, Inc. “Certifying staff
of client corporations on IC³ and Microsoft Office Specialist will make significant contributions to serving DirectPointe's
objectives of lowering computing costs, minimizing productivity losses, and providing corporate clients of all sizes with a
full and effective technology solution.”
DirectPointe will be using the IC³ certification as a minimum requirement for its own employees. “IC³ certification will
enhance our training program by adding tangible proof of our employee and customer capabilities,” said Jeanne Frank, director
of training at DirectPointe. “This element of training will only further our goal of making employees more productive and
effective with technology.”
DirectPointe also plans on extending the IC³ certification program to some of its notable clients, such as Northface
University and the Utah League of Cities.
About Certiport
Certiport is the leading provider of global, performance-based certification programs and services designed to enable
individual success and lifetime advancement. Certiport is a pioneer in performance-based testing, data management systems,
and developing certification programs, including IC³, through intensive research and professional validation processes.
For more information about Certiport, visit www.certiport.com.
About DirectPointe
DirectPointe Inc, based in Lindon, Utah, provides a simple yet comprehensive computing solution for small and midsize
businesses. The company takes ownership of the entire computing lifecycle, including evaluating, acquiring, deploying,
testing, fulfilling and supporting technology, so customers have one company to handle all their computing needs. DirectPointe
provides standards-based PCs and servers, industry leading productivity software, wireless computing options, friendly and
professional support with remote update and repair ability, on-site warranty service, secure remote data backup, and managed
security solutions.
The complete solution is delivered for one monthly payment to ease budgeting and upfront costs. Businesses can have a
complete solution that is simple, manageable, and affordable so they are free to focus on their business. For more information
about DirectPointe, visit the company's Web site at www.directpointe.com or call at (801) 805-9700.
For further information, please contact:
DirectPointe
Dan Atkinson
Executive Vice President
(801) 805-3890
datkinson@directpointe.com
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