Partners at the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner level have the highest degree of expertise in working with Microsoft technologies, have the opportunity to build the closest possible working relationship with Microsoft, and receive the program’s top resources.

VMware is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the data center. The Enterprise Partner level of the VMware VIP Program is intended for organizations with the ability to help customers design, plan and deploy both traditional computing infrastructures and virtual infrastructures.

IBM values dedication to every client’s success, innovation that matters – for our company and for the world – and trust and personal responsibility in all relationships. At Member, Advanced and Premier levels, IBM Business Partners receive tiered benefits of information and enablement tools.

Fortinet is a worldwide provider of network security appliances and the market leader in unified threat management (UTM). Our products and subscription services provide broad, integrated and high-performance protection against dynamic security threats while simplifying the IT security infrastructure.

US-CERT's mission is to improve the nation's cybersecurity posture, coordinate cyber information sharing and proactively manage cyber risks to the nation while protecting the constitutional rights of Americans. US-CERT vision is to be a trusted global leader in cybersecurity - collaborative, agile, and responsive in a complex environment.

The Charlotte Regional Technology Executives Council (CRTEC) is an organization dedicated to the continuous education for its members and the economic development of technology companies in the Charlotte region. The council resources are primarily volunteers comprised of executive level technology leaders in this region. CRTEC is recognized as a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.