As a "Gold Certified Partner," Rittal is considered a part of the top level of Microsoft's solutions partners, providing access to tools and support to ensure the closest working relationship possible. As part of this select group, we are cooperatively developing our "RiZone," management software for the physical IT infrastructure which can be linked to the Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager via a management pack. With RiZone, data center control climate control and power distribution can be adjusted as needed depending on server loads. In joint customer projects, tested management packs have been successful and we are currently utilizing the licenses and tool-kits granted to us by our Gold certification to help develop RiZone further.

Microsoft's EEC is also featured in a new Rittal ad series highlighting customer applications that depend on Rittal's infrastructure products.

Rittal is also a member of Microsoft's System Center Alliance, a collection of solution providers whose accumulated, shared knowledge is a valuable resource for integrating and optimizing IT systems for the benefit of Microsoft clients seeking dynamic, self-managed business systems.