Hong Kong – Feb 16, 2011 – Active today announced it has achieved a Gold OEM Hardware Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s business environment.

The Microsoft Gold Competency signifies to the market that a company has demonstrated the highest level of skill and achievement within a given technology specialization. All 29 Microsoft competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find solution providers quickly and easily. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry.

With the Microsoft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Hardware competency, Active can demonstrate its ability to design and deliver quality hardware solutions optimized for the Microsoft platform.