NEW YORK, July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Kraft & Kennedy, Inc. (Kraft Kennedy), one of the world's leading technology consulting firms, today announced that Practice Leader and Solution Architect, Joe Hoegler, has earned the Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) in Messaging certification. Joe is among the first of less than twenty consultants in the world with the elite MCSM: Messaging certification.
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"Microsoft now requires recertification every three years for their most advanced certifications," says Hoegler. "This is my second time completing the training and passing the exams associated with the Master program. The certification process has become significantly more difficult, and I am honored to be part of the first group worldwide to achieve this certification."
The pinnacle of professional distinction is how Microsoft defines their MCSM certification. MCSM: Messaging validates a consultant's ability to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot an enterprise-class Microsoft messaging infrastructure, with a current focus on Exchange 2013. The certification requires passing five prerequisite exams and one written knowledge exam, along with successfully completing a rigorous lab exam.
"Professional workers are highly dependent on technology, and collaboration and messaging tools like Exchange and Lync are essential for high productivity," commented Marcus Bluestein, Kraft Kennedy's Chief Technology Officer. "Joe's certification is invaluable to Kraft Kennedy and its clients, as it enables us to provide the deepest possible expertise to assist with any client need, no matter how complex. Additionally, the unique benefits provided by the Joe's participation in the MCSM program ensures that our clients have access to a wealth of information and expertise that is not possible through any other means."
According to Microsoft, a Microsoft Certified Solutions Master can help an organization assess its current messaging optimization level, map major initiatives and projects, rate the impact of identified gaps, and prioritize IT assets for maximum impact and return on investment. The MCSM program continues Kraft Kennedy's unique access to an exclusive community of other MCSMs and team members in Microsoft's Exchange Server product group.
About Joe Hoegler
Joe has worked for Kraft Kennedy since 2004 and leads the firm's Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems practice group. He is responsible for several technical areas, including messaging, unified communications, virtualization, directory services, and data center design and consolidation. Hoegler has led or advised Exchange 2010/2013 projects for over 65 clients, covering more than 60,000 users, in firms ranging in size from small to Am Law 100. He has spoken at numerous industry conferences, including Microsoft TechEd North America 2011, Microsoft Exchange Conference 2012, ILTA Conference 2011, and ILTA Conference 2012, along with many ILTA regional events and roadshows since 2006. Joe already holds the Microsoft Certified Master certification for Exchange Server 2010, which he achieved in February 2011.
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