Our Quality Memberships
At ABC Service, we are proud to be a part of various memberships and certifications that reflect our commitment to excellence. As a Microsoft Partner, we have access to the latest technology and resources to better serve our clients. Our membership with Trading Standards Approved demonstrates our dedication to fair and honest business practices. And with our Cyber Essentials certification, our clients can trust that we have the necessary security measures in place to protect their data. These memberships and certifications are just a few of the ways in which we strive to provide the best possible service to our clients.
Microsoft Certified Partner (MCP)
A Microsoft Certified Partner (MCP) is a firm that provides Microsoft-related products or services, or support for such. It is part of the Microsoft Partner Network.
They are confirmed by Microsoft to be official, and that they work effectively, and help customers with a range of information technology (IT) projects and specific products and services. While not accredited to provide support to the same level as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Support Services, many MCPs offer support as part of their services
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Demonstrates our proven expertise in delivering quality solutions in a specialised area of business.
Microsoft competencies are designed to meet our current customers' needs and be recognizable to prospective ones.
The Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) gives us the widest range of products in the industry and program options to differentiate our business, go to market, and sell our solutions.
Joining the Microsoft partner program, we have become part of a global community that connects us to the relationships, insights, tools, resources, and programs we need.
MPN: 4520071 / 4520072
Effective, Government backed minimum standard scheme that protects against the most common cyber attacks.
Our engineers here at ABC Service have to go through continuous training as part of their commitment to ABC and you as our customers.
With this said, our engineers maintain a Comptia A+ standard with the aim to progress onto higher Comptia standards in the near future.
Comptia A+ is an internationally recognised qualification for quality IT Support and IT Repair standards.
Devon Memberships
The Buy With Confidence Standard
Before admission, businesses are fully audited to ensure they follow the law.
This includes:
An on-site visit by a Trading Standards Professional.
The business’ previous history is checked for CCJs and customer complaints.
Background checks are also run for solvency and more.
Criminal records certificates are checked for anyone who works in or around someone’s home.
Customer feedback/references are monitored before and after approval to ensure ongoing good service.
The rigorous standards mean anyone using the Buy With Confidence logo has proven they are among the best.
How do Made in Devon members earn their mark?
As someone who wants to ‘support local’, we know you want assurance that you’re buying from bona fide Devon businesses – who in turn do their utmost to support local.
All Made in Devon businesses have undergone a thorough audit process by Trading Standards professionals. This proves they operate in a legal, honest and fair manner – protecting their customers and making their businesses run better.
Checks are made to ensure that members are based in Devon and contribute to the Devon economy. If they make products, they must use characteristic materials or ingredients that are produced or grown in Devon whenever possible. If they’re a service, they must try to use local suppliers and employ local staff.
Sustainability and Other Memberships
We offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
As experts in business, we offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. Our mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. We are a not-for-profit organisation, led by a team of our members, which exists to serve the small business community across the UK.
Environmental issues are becoming more and more important to organisations of all sizes and a carbon reduction strategy often provides a commercial advantage, the Carbon Capture programme goes one step further.