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(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- IT consulting and services firm Planet Technologies (www.go-planet.com) announced on Monday it has appointed John Brown as the company's director of EMEA business.
Brown, who previously held the position of Planet Technologies' senior manager of EMEA, will lead his team in all Microsoft solution and service opportunities for the company within the EMEA sector.
Planet Technologies says it expects to increase value to its existing customers and expand its customer base to additional enterprise markets in this region.
Additionally, Brown has hired Rick Flood as sales director to lead Planet's expansion into additional enterprise markets.
Flood has had significant experience in sales management for larger ERP solutions within the hosting market.
According to the press release, Brown and Flood, who both reside in Europe, will enable the company to "improve existing customer communication and project delivery, and increase its market share in the geography."
"With this new team in place, we have solidified our commitment to enhance our existing international clients' experiences and provide our expertise and solutions to additional areas within EMEA." says Scott Tucker, CEO and president of Planet Technologies.
Founded in 1997, the Washington, DC-headquarted Planet Technologies provides international IT consulting, services and solutions.
The company offers expertise in the integration and customization of advanced technologies and data center solutions for federal agencies, service providers and enterprises around the globe.
Planet Technologies was recently named Microsoft SLG Partner of the Year for 2008 award for its innovative and exemplary state and local government customer solutions.
The company also won Microsoft Federal Partner of the Year award for the fourth year in a row in August.
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