January 2009 kicks off Micro Strategies’ 26th year in business! Our longevity is undoubtedly the result of satisfied clients, enduring partner relationships, and a dedicated staff. Some of our proudest moments are mentioned below. Thank you again for considering Micro Strategies for your technology needs.
Micro Strategies Earns a Spot on the VAR 500 List 
Recognized as a leading North American technology solution provider.
Innovative technology solution provider Micro Strategies ranked 352 on the 2009 VAR 500 list. Published by Everything Channel, a division of United Business Media, VAR 500 is the definitive listing of the biggest and best IT solution providers, system integrators, IT consultants and services companies with headquarters in North America, as measured by gross worldwide revenue.
The VAR 500 list ranks the leading solution provider organizations in North America and plays a critical role in providing corporations and institution with IT strategies that help drive business forward.
IBM Specialty Elite Partner – IBM’s Dynamic Infrastructure Program
Embracing IBM’s initiative to help clients build a smarter infrastructure, Micro Strategies became one of the first IBM Business Partners to achieve Specialty Elite Status for Business Resiliency in the Dynamic Infrastructure program. Eleven employees have completed extensive training and testing in data storage, disaster recovery and IBM Tivoli software. The goal is to help clients create infrastructures that drive down cost, are intelligent and secure, and just as dynamic as today’s business climate is challenging.
IBM Specialty Elite certifications enable Micro Strategies to offer enterprise solutions to companies of all sizes. Our effective tools and guidance help clients transform data centers within key areas such as virtualization and consolidation, energy efficiency and business resiliency.
“The Dynamic Infrastructure program will help us to help our customers utilize IT to drive business value, as opposed to IT being driven by business need,” says Micro Strategies CEO, Anthony Bongiovanni, recently interviewed by IBM. “This allows us to continue on the path of becoming more solutions-focused on the infrastructure side. It gives us the ability to be much more consultative with our customers.”
Denville Chamber of Commerce - President’s Award
The Denville Chamber of Commerce conducted its annual awards dinner on Saturday, April 25 at Birchwood Manor. Micro Strategies was honored with the 2009 President’s Award.
Micro Strategies was founded in 1983 by Anthony Bongiovanni when he recognized a need for custom software among clients who were implementing PC technology but had few options in accounting and operational software. As with most high-tech startups, the company was first headquartered in Anthony's apartment in Madison, NJ. Jim Veraldi worked part-time with Bongiovanni writing database programs.
During the 1980s the firm served clients in the small and mid-market with creative software solutions tailored to their business requirements. As technology advanced, Micro Strategies broadened its offerings to include industry standard hardware and software packages, while remaining committed to providing the highest level of service to their clients.
"Micro Strategies' proven track record of client retention and satisfaction is attributable to our unwavering mission … to position the client first in everything we do," said Bongiovanni, president of the firm.
Micro Strategies became a Denville business in 1985 when the company shared space with law firm Bongiovanni, Collins and Warden (founded by Bongiovanni’s father) at 104 Broadway. The firm’s Denville presence expanded in 1988 with the purchase of 85 Bloomfield Avenue.
The company has grown and adapted to the ever-changing market and technology advancements. Today, Micro Strategies has a dedicated staff of over 80 professionals whose primary work locations are at the two Denville offices.
"We are committed to the Denville community, and feel our location offers a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining staff, and easy access for client visits. Denville is convenient, offers unique retail/service establishments, and wonderful places to eat," said Veraldi, vice president.
Micro Strategies continues to serve the small and mid-size business markets within the NY/NJ metro area, and provides services to large enterprise data centers. The firm remains committed to providing the highest level of business and technology services to its clients, and forecasts at least another 25 years of doing business in Denville.
Announcing the 2009 Orloff and Bill Heyboer Awards to Micro Strategies Employees
Each year Micro Strategies presents two staff awards for outstanding commitment and service. Micro Strategies’ mission statement focuses on the talents of our staff (“our business is built on our people”) and we honor members who consistently go “above and beyond” working with our clients, our business partners and co-workers.
The Orloff Award is presented to the employee “who best exhibited perseverance, creativity and tenacity in reaching a goal. This individual refuses to let go, and endures despite encountering many obstacles and oppositions along the way.” The recipient of the 2009 Orloff Award is Dara Orsini, Client Solutions Executive. Congratulations, Dara!
The Bill Heyboer Award remembers Bill “as a kind and generous person who could brighten your day just by being at the office. He was always helpful, courteous, considerate, and upbeat, and, thus, a real team player.” It is awarded by peers (employees of Micro Strategies) to the staff member who best exhibits these qualities. Linda Guerriero, Business Solutions Administrator, is the 2009 recipient. Congratulations, Linda!
Micro Strategies Wins IBM’s 2008 Business Leadership Award
Micro Strategies Wins IBM’s Leadership Award for the 3rd Consecutive Year!
The Leadership Award recognizes IBM Business Partners who experience exceptional business growth, provide innovative solutions, and display consistent business management leadership.
“We are very proud to receive such an esteemed award, for the third consecutive year, validating our successful partnership with IBM and the value we provide to client organizations,” said Anthony Bongiovanni, President, Micro Strategies. “We continue to strengthen our capabilities and our commitment, most recently by attaining Specialty Elite Status in IBM’s Dynamic Infrastructure initiative - a program dedicated to helping our mutual clients reduce cost, manage risk, and improve service.”
Micro Strategies Wins Microsoft Award: “Excellence in Core Infrastructure Optimization – Data Protection and Recovery”
Microsoft announced the award winners as part of Microsoft’s U.S. Field Partner Awards Program in the New York Metro Area, consisting of metropolitan New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut. This program recognizes the extraordinary contributions of partners serving small, mid-market and enterprise commercial customers throughout the year.
"The success achieved by our partners demonstrates that they deliver effective applications and solutions to local customers," said Craig Kampel, New York Metro Area general manager for Microsoft’s Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partners (SMS&P) group. "Microsoft recognizes these tremendous organizations by honoring their considerable successes and contributions."
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, partners received recognition across the Dynamics and Platform product groups in numerous individual categories. Micro Strategies was awarded the following:
Excellence in Core Infrastructure Optimization – Data Protection and Recovery
“This partner’s advanced infrastructure practice focuses on architecting and implementing complex storage and servers, providing structured or disciplined backup, storage, and restore management for their customers.”
Announcing the 2008 Orloff and Bill Heyboer Awards to Micro Strategies Employees
Each year Micro Strategies presents two staff awards for outstanding commitment and service. Micro Strategies’ mission statement focuses on the talents of our staff (“our business is built on our people”) and we honor members who consistently go “above and beyond” working with our clients, our business partners and co-workers.
The Orloff Award is presented to the employee “who best exhibited perseverance, creativity and tenacity in reaching a goal. This individual refuses to let go, and endures despite encountering many obstacles and oppositions along the way.” The recipient of the 2008 Orloff Award is Kathy Wyman, Solutions Services Administrator. Congratulations, Kathy!
The Bill Heyboer Award remembers Bill “as a kind and generous person who could brighten your day just by being at the office. He was always helpful, courteous, considerate, and upbeat, and, thus, a real team player.” It is awarded by peers (the employees of Micro Strategies) to the staff member who best exhibits these qualities. Hector Suarez, Jr., Internal Technician is the 2008 recipient. Congratulations, Hector!
Micro Strategies Wins Microsoft’s 2008 Partner Award: “Winning on Value”
Microsoft recently announced Micro Strategies as the winner of Microsoft’s “Winning on Value” partner award. Micro Strategies, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, received the award for successfully migrating two new “Dynamics NAV” clients within their first six months as a Microsoft Dynamics Partner. Micro Strategies has 25 years of experience providing and customizing accounting and finance solutions to meet their clients’ particular needs.
The nomination for the award cited Micro Strategies’ success at providing a “solution for their wins which included a true Microsoft technology Solution Set. Winning on value to this partner means becoming a trusted advisor and having direct involvement in their customer’s evaluation process. Because of their enduring business relationship with these companies, this partner was the go-to partner when these two companies were ready to seize market opportunities in their respective industries.”
Micro Strategies accepted the award at Microsoft’s Quarterly Partner Briefing in New York City in February.
Micro Strategies Wins Microsoft’s 2007 Partner Award: “Winning on Value”
Anthony,
Congratulations to you and the entire Micro Strategies team on being awarded the 2007 IBM Business Leadership Award for the second year in a row!
This prestigious regional award is sought by many of our elite business partners. IBM s executive panel reviewed every nomination in great detail and it was our combined pleasure to recognize Micro Strategies with a Business Leadership Award.
Micro Strategies' continued year- to-year growth, ongoing commitment to IBM certifications and technical expertise, insistent customer satisfaction focus, and unrelenting investment in IBM s port folio and programs are just a few of the factors that enabled this recognition. We appreciate the partnership and your continued commitment to leadership in our marketplace.
Tim Kelly
IBM Channels Unit Executive
Announcing the 2007 Orloff and Bill Heyboer Awards to Micro Strategies Employees
Each year Micro Strategies presents two staff awards for outstanding commitment and service. Micro Strategies’ mission statement focuses on the talents of our staff (“our business is built on our people”) and we honor members who consistently go “above and beyond” working with our clients, our business partners and co-workers.
The Orloff Award is presented to the employee “who best exhibited perseverance, creativity and tenacity in reaching a goal. This individual refuses to let go, and endures despite encountering many obstacles and oppositions along the way.” The recipient of the 2007 Orloff Award is Chris Aveta, Manager, Advanced Infrastructure Platform Services. Congratulations, Chris!
The Bill Heyboer Award remembers Bill “as a kind and generous person who could brighten your day just by being at the office. He was always helpful, courteous, considerate, and upbeat, and, thus, a real team player.” It is awarded by peers (employees of Micro Strategies) to the staff member who best exhibits these qualities. Matt Hoffman, Internal Solutions Services Technician, is the 2007 recipient. Congratulations, Matt!
Micro Strategies Wins IBM’s 2006 Business Leadership Award
Certain IBM Premier Business Partner firms distinguish themselves among their peers. Firms identified for special recognition of their successes are nominated by the IBM team. Among the more than 3,000 firms selling IBM servers in the Americas, Micro Strategies was one of only 17 companies to receive the IBM Business Leadership Award in 2006. Micro Strategies was recognized for our commitment to IBM through competence, customer satisfaction, and contribution to business results.