Eagan, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/14/2011 -- Intertech has been awarded the General Services Administrator ( GSA ) Schedule Contract. This includes general purpose commercial information technology equipment, software, and services.

The GSA award allows government agencies to easily work with groups of pre-approved vendors, because they know vendors have already had to adhere to the regulations stipulated by GSA.

In short, this award makes it easier for government agencies to access Intertech's expertise in training and consulting services.

"Intertech is pleased to be selected for the GSA schedule. Intertech is very familiar with working on the needs of government agencies. We have delivered training throughout North America to government agencies and look forward to building on our success." said Dan McCabe of Intertech.

Courses that Intertech has approved on the GSA contract include: Complete Java Training, Complete Spring Framework Training, Complete JSF Training, Complete Hibernate Training, -Complete Agile Training, Complete C# Training, Complete VB.NET Training, Complete WPF Training, Complete Silverlight Training, Complete WCF Training, Complete WF Training, and Complete LINQ Training.

In addition to training, Intertech has also been approved for consulting services.

The following Intertech Consulting services have been approved by GSA schedule contract: Windows Azure / Cloud Computing, .NET Technologies: ASP.NET, WPF, WCF, WF, LINQ, Silverlight, C#, VB.NET, SQL Server Technologies: SSAS, SSRS, SSIS, SQL Server Querying, SQL Server Maintenance, SQL Server Implementation, Implementing SSAS, Implementing SSRS, Implementing SSIS SharePoint Technologies: Core SharePoint Technologies, Implementing SharePoint, SharePoint Services, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint Administration, Customizing SharePoint , Java Technologies: Java, Java Web Development, Spring Framework Core, Spring Framework Web, Struts, Hibernate, JSF, AJAX and XML Technologies: AJAX, AJAX for ASP.NET, Java Web Services.

Ryan McCabe of Intertech stated, "Intertech's ability to provide both complete training and consulting services is very important to our customers. It makes it easy for customers to see our skill-set first-hand in the classroom, and then feel confident in our abilities as we consult with them on larger projects. The GSA schedule contract award will only aid in helping government agencies find the right fit for their training and consulting services needs."

The GSA model is based on two primary ideas. 1 ) Basis of Award and 2 ) Price Reduction Clause. These stipulations increase price competition between vendors and eliminates the opportunity for unregulated or unfair awarding of government contracts.

The GSA Program was started in 1947 by Herbert Hoover and Harry Truman, and became an independent agency in 1949. The program now offers over 11 million commercial services and products, including information technology and best pricing. The program is split into 11 different agencies or regions across the United States. The benefits of using this program for the customer: include lower overhead costs, shorter lead times, and just-in-time delivery models.

Intertech also offers training on Spring Framework Training, iPhone training, and Agile Training.

About Intertech 
Founded in 1991 by local entrepreneur Tom Salonek, Intertech, Inc. has grown from a one-person shop to the largest combined software developer training company and research-supported consulting firm in Minnesota. Intertech designs and develops software solutions that power Fortune 500 businesses along with teaching these and other organizations including mid-sized companies and state government. Intertech works with NASA, Wells Fargo, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Intel, and other major companies around the United States helping them learn and use technology.

Contact:
Brianna Harrington
Intertech
Eagan, MN
651-994-8558
bharrington@intertech.com
http://www.intertech.com

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Intertech will deliver a free Java performance monitoring and tuning webinar. On December 2nd, Intertech will deliver a free Java performance monitoring and tuning webinar. Targeted to software development professionals, this webinar will cover how to improve application performance.

Eagan, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/02/2010 -- On December 2nd, Intertech (http://www.Intertech.com) will deliver a free Java performance monitoring and tuning webinar. Targeted to software development professionals, this webinar will cover how to improve application performance.

Intertech will deliver an OxygenBlast -- two hour free webinar -- on Thursday, December 2nd from 12:00 to 2:00 PM CST. This webinar is free and attendees will receive login information after registering for the webinar.

In this webinar, Intertech will be examining the different ways performance can be affected by object creation, garbage collection, method invocation, and more. Intertech will examine tools, such as the free/open-source VisualVM, and discuss strategies for monitoring and tuning Java applications and their containers. Attendees of this seminar will leave with an understanding of how to profile their own projects for the purpose of improving application performance.

"Intertech has a long history of offering free, content rich, practical events for our user community. We feel that a strong and vibrant technology community is good for all of us," shared Intertech Partner and Director of Training, Dan McCabe.

This OxygenBlast event will be the final OxygenBlast for 2010.

Intertech delivers a full line-up of Java, .NET, Open Source, and Microsoft-related consulting including
http://www.intertech.com/Courses/Course.aspx?CourseID=99098 [Java Training],
http://www.intertech.com/Consulting/Prism-Consulting.aspx [Prism Consulting], and
http://www.intertech.com/Consulting/Technologies.aspx [Silverlight Consulting].

Intertech is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Microsoft Inner Circle member, a six time winner of the Best Placesto Work in Minnesota, a winner of The Business Journal and Optum Health's Minnesota's Healthiest Small Business Employer, a finalist in the Wall Street Journal's Winning Workplaces award, a multi-year winner of the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000 awards for company growth, a winner of the Forbes ASAP growth award, and a winner of the Minnesota Fast 50 growth award. Intertech has been in Inc., Forbes, Upsize magazine, the Star Tribune, the Business Journal, the Pioneer Press, the Hudson Star-Observer, Minnesota Business, and Twin Cities Business Monthly.

Contact:
Thomas Salonek
Intertech
Eagan, MN
651-994-8558
tsalonek@intertech.com
http://www.Intertech.com

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Intertech (Intertech.com) has announced the launching of a reseller program targeted at IT training firms throughout North America. This program gives all IT training firms the ability to immediately offer training on .NET, Java, XML, Cloud Computing, and SQL Server.

Eagan, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/22/2010 -- Intertech (Intertech.com) has announced the launching of a reseller program targeted at IT training firms throughout North America. This program gives all IT training firms the ability to immediately offer training on .NET, Java, XML, Cloud Computing, and SQL Server.

Courses offered include:

Java Courses: Java Training, Java Web Development Training, Java Web Services Training, Java Server, Faces (JSF) Training, Hibernate Training, Spring Framework Core Training, Spring Framework Web, Training, Struts Training.

.NET Courses: .NET 4.0 Training, ASP.NET with Ajax Training, Ajax Training, ASP.NET Training, C# Training, LINQ Training, Silverlight Training, VB.NET Training, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Training, Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) Training, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Training.

SQL Server Courses: SQL Server 2008 Integration Services ( SSIS Training ), SQL Server 2008 Analysis, Services ( SSAS Training ), SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services ( SSRS Training )

Introduction to Programming Courses: Programming Basics Training, Object Oriented Programming in .NET Training

With Intertech's virtual training option, partners take the enrollment, own the customer relationship, and have the student attend Intertech's live training virtually. Intertech has invested $100,000 to create a world-class virtual training experience for remote students.

At the announcement of the Partner Program, Intertech's Director of Training Sales and Partner Dan McCabe, shared reasons for choosing Intertech's program include:

1) Expert content and customization. Intertech invests significantly in research and development to author world-class training materials. These materials earn high marks during class and serve as a future reference after class. And, for private client engagements, content can be customized to the client's specific needs and private labeled with your name and logo.

2) Profit potential. Instead of a flat rate, you're able to increase your profitability as you increase your business with Intertech.

3) Satisfied clients. Our instructors are experts and our content is world-class. When we ask our students if they're happy, if they'd use us again, and if they'd refer us to others, our satisfaction rating is over 99.5%. This and our 100% money back guarantee ensure an extremely satisfied client base.

4) Simplicity. From the initial partner agreement to registration of students our focus is simplicity.

5) World-class infrastructure. Intertech has invested significantly in building out a state-of-the-art virtual infrastructure. This allows remote students to listen, ask questions, and participate as though they were sitting in the room.

Intertech is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Microsoft Inner Circle member, a six time winner of the Best Places to Work in Minnesota, a winner of The Business Journal and Optum Health's Minnesota's Healthiest Small Business Employer, a finalist in the Wall Street Journal's Winning Workplaces award, a multi-year winner of the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000 awards for company growth, a winner of the Forbes ASAP growth award, and a winner of the Minnesota Fast 50 growth award. Intertech has been in Inc., Forbes, Upsize magazine, the Star Tribune, the Business Journal, the Pioneer Press, the Hudson Star-Observer, Minnesota Business, and Twin Cities Business Monthly.

Press Contact:
Thomas Salonek
Intertech
Eagan, MN
651-994-855
tsalonek@intertech.com
http://www.Intertech.com

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The latest version includes PLINQ, named and optional arguments, dynamic lookups, variance for generics,and COM interop.

Eagan, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/20/2010 -- Intertech (http://www.Intertech.com) Partner and Instructor, Andrew Troelsen, has published the fifth Edition of Pro C# 2010 and the .NET 4 Platform.

The book covers:
--.NET 4 platform and Visual C# 2010.
--Effective ways to use this leading.NET technology.
--Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, and Workflow Foundation

Andrew Troelsen wrote the first edition of the book in 2001. It was released at the Tech-Ed conference in Georgia to rave reviews.

The latest version includes PLINQ, named and optional arguments, dynamic lookups, variance for generics,and COM interop.

"Andrew is clearly a leader in the world of .NET. His authority is noted worldwide. With Intertech, he teaches some of America's leading institutions. It's an honor to have him as a partner," stated Tom Salonek, Intertech Founder and CEO.

At Intertech, Andrew delivers C# Training(http://www.intertech.com/Courses/Course.aspx?CourseID=99303)as part of Intertech's .NET Training(http://www.intertech.com/Courses/Course.aspx?CourseID=99304)line-up. The C# course covers:

Intertech's Complete C# course is designed to expose experienced software developers to the C# programming language and the core APIs of the .NET platform. The course will begin by exposing attendees to the syntax and semantics of the C# programming language and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts. Students will gain an understanding of the .NET type system (classes, structures, enums, interfaces and delegates), assembly configuration, file IO operations and the role of type metadata. Once the foundational topics have been addressed, the remainder of the class will introduce the role of Windows Forms, ADO.NET and ASP.NET.

This course makes use of Visual Studio 2010, however, if you are interested in .NET 3.5 / 4.0 topics, you may be interested in Intertech's .NET 4.0 Delta, Complete LINQ, Complete WPF, Complete WCF and Complete WF courses. Intertech is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Microsoft Inner Circle member, a six time winner of the Best Places to Work in Minnesota, a finalist in the Wall Street Journal's Winning Workplaces award, a multi-year winner of the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000 awards for company growth, a winner of the Forbes ASAP growth award, and a winner of the Minnesota Fast 50 growth award. Intertech has been in Inc., Forbes, Upsize magazine, the Star Tribune, the Business Journal, the Pioneer Press, the Hudson Star-Observer, Minnesota Business, and Twin Cities Business Monthly.

Contact:
Thomas Salonek
Intertech
1020 Discovery Road
Suite 145
Eagan, MN 55121
651-994-8558
tsalonek@intertech.com
http://www.Intertech.com

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Intertech was named the 8th Best Place to Work in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal. This is Intertech's sixth year as a winner.

Eagan, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/30/2010 -- For a sixth year, the Saint Paul-based Intertech (http://www.Intertech.com) has been named one of Minnesota's "Best Places to Work" by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

"It's an honor to be chosen for this award. It's a testament to the commitment of our employees and our clients. I thank them both," shared Tom Salonek, Intertech Founder and CEO. "Further, I thank the Business Journal for their ongoing commitment to recognize workplaces in Minnesota who are committed to creating a positive, impactful working environment."

Companies earn the "Best Places to Work" award based on how employees respond to the Business Journal's online survey, which addresses issues such as work environment, opportunities for personal growth, embracing new ideas, and day-to-day operations. To be considered, companies must have an office with 10 or more employees in the 11-county Twin Cities metro area, or be a Minnesota-based company with at least 1,000 employees anywhere in the state. Companies also must meet a participation requirement—with at least 85 percent of employees completing the online survey.

Just 30 companies across the state were named "Best Places to Work" by the Business Journal this year in the small business category. The companies were honored at an awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Hilton on August 26, 2010 and were featured in a special supplement to the Business Journal's August 27 issue.

Intertech delivers .NET Training along with training on Java, Silverlight training, Cloud Computing, XML and Ajax. In addition, Intertech offers full application outsourcing and software development consulting.

Intertech is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Microsoft Inner Circle member, a six time winner of the Best Places to Work in Minnesota, a finalist in the Wall Street Journal's Winning Workplaces award, a multi-year winner of the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000 awards for company growth, a winner of the Forbes ASAP growth award, and a winner of the Minnesota Fast 50 growth award. Intertech has been in Inc., Forbes, Upsize magazine, the Star Tribune, the Business Journal, the Pioneer Press, the Hudson Star-Observer, Minnesota Business, and Twin Cities Business Monthly.

Contact :
Thomas Salonek
Intertech
1020 Discovery Road
Suite 145
Eagan, MN 55121
651-994-8558
tsalonek@intertech.com
http://www.Intertech.com

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Intertech (Intertech.com) will deliver a free presentation on Azure at Microsoft. This presentation will also be simulcast via webinar. The presentation date and time is September 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM CST.

Saint Paul, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/13/2010 -- According to the Gartner Group, cloud computing is the #1 strategic technology for 2010. This seminar will help answer questions including are you ready for cloud computing as well as do you know what cloud computing is? In this two hour Oxygen Blast presentation, learn the basics of cloud computing and see Microsoft's public cloud platform called Windows Azure. This seminar will show you how to get started in Windows Azure, introduce you to the Azure SDK & API, and tell you why writing applications for the Azure cloud might be in your future. "Azure is a strategic initiative for Microsoft and our firm. From delivering the largest Azure Boot Camp in the country to delivering early release Azure-related consulting, Intertech is committed to helping Microsoft on this important technology," shared Intertech Partner Ryan McCabe.

Intertech delivers Azure training http://www.intertech.com/Courses/Course.aspx?CourseID=99512 along with a full line-up of .NET training http://www.intertech.com/Courses/Course.aspx?CourseID=99304 and consulting services. Intertech is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Microsoft Inner Circle member, a five time winner of the Best Places to Work in Minnesota, a finalist in the Wall Street Journal's Winning Workplaces award, a multi-year winner of the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000 awards for company growth, a winner of the Forbes ASAP growth award, and a winner of the Minnesota Fast 50 growth award. Intertech has been in Inc., Forbes, Upsize magazine, the Star Tribune, the Business Journal, the Pioneer Press, the Hudson Star-Observer, Minnesota Business, and Twin Cities Business Monthly.

Contact :
Tom Salonek
Intertech
1020 Discovery Road
Suite 145
Eagan, MN 55121
651-994-8558
tsalonek@intertech.com
http://www.intertech.com

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Program by Intertech Offers $3,000 in Support per Year to Qualifying User Groups.

St. Paul, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/26/2010 -- Intertech has announced the 55th group to join it's program since launching a program to support .NET, Java, XML, and related technologies user groups.The program gives members a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, a certificate for an enrollment ($2,495 value) for training in Intertech's courses, and a quarterly "care package"with raffle items for user group meetings.To qualify, a group needs to be based in the US or Canada, hold a minimum of four scheduled meetings per year, and be focused on .NET, Java, XML or related technologies. In exchange for sponsorship, Intertech requires that user groups include Intertech in their sponsor list on their website and newsletter. "We continue to believe that a strong technical community is good for all of us in the software development industry," stated Intertech CEO, Tom Salonek.

The major technologies that qualify include:
• Cloud: Azure, Amazon Elastic Cloud, Google Apps
• Java Technologies: Java, Java Web Development, Spring Framework, Struts, Hibernate, JSF
• .NET Technologies: .NET, ASP.NET (http://www.intertech.com/Courses/Course.aspx?CourseID=99304), WPF, WCF, WF, LINQ, Silverlight, C#, VB.NET
• AJAX and XML Technologies: XML, AJAX, Web Services
• SQL Server Technologies: SQL Server, SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
• SharePoint Technologies: SharePoint, SharePoint Services,

SharePoint Designer Intertech is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Microsoft TFS/VSTS Inner Circle member, a five time winner of the Best Places to Work in Minnesota, a finalist in the Wall Street Journal's Winning Workplaces award, a multi-year winner of the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000, awards for company growth.

Intertech has been featured in Inc., Forbes, and Upsize magazine. Along with training, Intertech offers a full line-up of consulting services including .NET and Java Consulting (http://www.intertech.com/Consulting/Consulting.aspx)

Contact :
Tom Salonek
Intertech
1020 Discovery Road
Suite 145
Eagan, MN 55121
651-994-8558
tsalonek@intertech.com
http://www.intertech.com

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