KNARESBOROUGH-based IT services provider Vital Network Solutions has seen four of its engineers pass industry relevant examinations.

Senior systems engineer Adam Willford and systems engineer Alex Taylor have been awarded the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) qualification after passing exams in the technology giant’s flagship credential.

The qualification is a globally recognised standard for IT professionals, and proves the individual’s ability to build innovative solutions across multiple technologies.

It demonstrates the holder’s competence in server and desktop infrastructure, the cloud, messaging, communication, data platform and business intelligence.

Senior helpdesk engineer Ben Coltman has become a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) after passing the first of two exams, which shows his IT professionalism and technical expertise.

This first level covers a wide range of Microsoft products, technologies and solutions and the exam involves multiple choice questions, drag and drop questions and hotspot questions along with scenario-based ones.

Meanwhile, helpdesk apprentice Sam Wood has passed the first part of two CompTIA A+ examinations which are seen as the starting point for a career in IT.

The tests cover maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers.

CompTIA, also known as the Computing Technology Industry Association, is a non-profit trade association, and looks to advance the global interests of IT professionals and IT channel organisations.

A few days before passing his CompTIA exam he also passed his test to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Associate (MTA).

Lee Evans, Vital Network Solutions’ managing director said: “Adam, Ben, Alex and Sam have worked really hard to gain these qualifications so well done to all of them, and we’re really pleased to be able to continue supporting them as their careers develop.

“Having highly-qualified employees is a major asset to us as we continue to grow year-on-year, and adds strength to our already highly competent IT management department.”

Founded in 1996, Vital has an annual turnover in excess of £1 million, and specialises in providing small and medium-sized businesses across Yorkshire with outsourced IT support and management services, advising, deploying and supporting Microsoft’s cloud and Office 365 solutions.

In 2013 Vital joined a group of only one per cent of Microsoft partners, including just 300 in the UK, when it was awarded Microsoft’s Cloud Accelerate partnership status, which has now been replaced by SMCS.