A LEADING technology firm has achieved the IT industry’s top accreditation for the fifth year in a row.

NCS Support Services Ltd, based in Rawtenstall, has received Microsoft’s Gold Certified Partner status.

It is the highest level of accreditation and emphasises NCS’ commitment to ensuring all technical support staff meet tough standards.

NCS technical director Andrew Charlesworth said: “Microsoft has increased the requirements for Gold Status this year and all of our technical team have worked hard to pass the required examinations.”