New Zealand-owned company Information Leadership has gained Microsoft Gold Partnership status in the content and collaboration competency.

Sitting in the top 1% of Microsoft Partners worldwide, the information and knowledge management firm says the certification reflects its best-in-class expertise, highlighting their proficiency, based on an extensive certification process.

“We’re thrilled by this recognition of our commitment to excellence and the passion we have for delivering customised, pragmatic, and effective information management solutions that add real value to our clients’ businesses,” says Sarah Heal, Information Leadership director.

Information Leadership is one of only five providers in New Zealand to be awarded Gold Partnership status in the content and collaboration competency, alongside multinational IT providers servicing the Kiwi market.

The company, with consultants in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch says the recognition comes at a time when the business is expanding to meet growing demand.

Found in 2004 and headquartered in Christchurch, the company will have 20 staff nationwide by January 2013, with its Wellington office expanding from seven to ten.

“We believe the growth we’re experiencing reflects a growing awareness of our unique approach, which involves working closely with our clients to develop solutions that are highly tailored to their specific business needs,” Heal says.

The company is also one of two Kiwi organisations to achieve Microsoft SharePoint Elite Certification.