Aquent IT Solutions has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2005 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.

John Deere is the world's leading producer of agricultural equipment and a leader in the production of equipment for construction, forestry and lawn and turf care.

John Deere defines Partner-level Supplier status as a company that has exceeded Deere's performance standards, reached world-class levels and has a high impact on the satisfaction levels of its customers. Of the 64 John Deere suppliers who qualified for the Achieving Excellence award, only seven performed at the level required to achieve the Partner-level Supplier classification recognition.

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness.

Aquent IT Solutions was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.

"John Deere builds its construction equipment to the highest degree of performance, reliability, comfort and environmental standards, and these awards acknowledge that Aquent IT Solution’s services meet the exacting quality standards that John Deere customers expect," said Dan Neff, President of Aquent IT Solutions.

The Aquent IT Solutions Account Team accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held at the Deere Corporate Data Center in Moline, Illinois.

Aquent IT Solutions is a supplier of custom application development services as well as support and consulting services to John Deere’s operations worldwide.

John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

The award of Partner Status in 2005 represents Aquent IT Solutions seventh consecutive achievement of this prestigious honor from Deere.