Networking reseller BT Lynx has qualified as a Microsoft Unified Communications Competency Voice specialist.

The VAR can now offer Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, including voice over IP (VoIP) and audio, video and web conferencing.

Steven Alton, professional services director at BT Lynx, said: “We provide organisations with telephony and unified communications solutions, to help them do what they do best. As a Microsoft specialist, our customers are assured they are hiring a qualified partner.”

To qualify for the Microsoft Unified Communications Competency Voice specialisation, partners must complete a testing and technical readiness programme, including staffing requirements and internal deployment of Microsoft unified communications.

Eric Swift, senior director of product management at unified communications group Microsoft, said: “Microsoft partners achieving the Voice specialisation are experts at integrating VoIP, unified messaging and conferencing with Microsoft unified communications technologies.

“The Microsoft Partner Programme and Voice specialisation provides partners with technical, marketing, networking and sales resources necessary to drive stronger, more profitable business results for customers.”