First Tech Direct named to elite Microsoft groups: Royal Oak-based First Tech Direct LLC has been named one of the top three finalists for Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year in the United States. The recognition, which also includes being named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and President's Club, recognizes exceptional sales and service performance. The elite group recognizes outstanding partners whose sales achievement ranks them at the top echelon of the Microsoft Dynamics global network of value-added reselling partners. This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston, Texas. The President's Club recognizes the top 5 percent of Microsoft Business Solutions partners worldwide and their constant dedication to delivering solutions that meet their customers’ unique needs, active pursuit of product and technological advancement, and impressive sales performance.
Asterand Voted one of the 'Best Places to Work': Asterand plc, the Detroit-based provider of human tissue and services to pharmaceutical companies, has been voted one of the top ten best places to work in the 6th Global annual Best Places to Work in Industry survey carried out by life sciences magazine "The Scientist." The survey asked respondents to assess their working environment according to 44 criteria in 11 different categories, including the efficacy of internal communications, quality of research environment, and opportunities for training and development. In 2008, Asterand ranked No. 3 among 10 small companies and in the top 30 overall. More than 200 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies from the United States an dEurope participated in the survey. This is the fifth year in succession that Asterand has been voted as a best place to work. Asterand currently employs over 90 employees between its locations in Detroit, Michigan and Royston, England. More at www.asterand.com.
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