Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Thu, January 29, 2009
ePlus inc.: ePlus Technology Awarded Microsoft Online Services Partner Status
HERNDON, VA--(Marketwire - January 29, 2009) - ePlus inc. (
Based on the proven, business-class software available in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Microsoft Online Services enable businesses to access e-mail, calendaring, contacts, shared workspaces, and web/video conferencing over the Internet. The new services are managed through a single web-based interface, designed to meet the needs of IT professionals.
"We're pleased to earn Microsoft Online Services Partner status, which allows customers to streamline communications and simplify IT management," said Mark Marron, senior vice president of ePlus Technology. "This opportunity further broadens our Microsoft practice, and we look forward to utilizing the software-plus-services approach to enable our customers to quickly implement new capabilities and gain greater flexibility in deciding how best to develop, deploy, and manage infrastructure and applications."
"Partners who are embracing Microsoft Online Services, like ePlus, are finding they have opportunities to increase revenue and customize services to the specific needs of their customers," said Eron Kelly, senior director, Business Online Services Group, Microsoft Corp. "Ultimately, customers value partners that can provide services tailored to their independent needs, and in turn, partners enjoy greater customer loyalty and satisfaction."
ePlus has extensive experience designing and delivering Microsoft solutions for customers across the United States. As a Microsoft National Systems Integrator, ePlus has the highest level of authorization and privileged access to Microsoft subject matter experts. ePlus' Microsoft certified engineers (who hold 60+ certifications including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified IT Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists) have attained a level of expertise to provide a variety of services, from assessment to design, planning, deployment, and support. ePlus holds Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status with competencies in Unified Communications, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Infrastructure Solutions, Business Process and Integration Solutions, Data Management Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, OEM Hardware Solutions, and Custom Development Solutions.
More information can be found at [ www.eplus.com/microsoft ].
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a leading provider of technology solutions. ePlus enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and supply chain processes by delivering world-class IT products from top manufacturers, professional services, flexible lease financing, proprietary software, and patented business methods. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 650 associates in 20+ locations serving more than 2,500 customers. The Company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. For more information, visit [ http://www.eplus.com ], call 888-482-1122, or email [ info@eplus.com ].
ePlus® and ePlus products referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ePlus inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements." Actual and anticipated future results may vary due to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, possible adverse effects resulting from the recent financial crisis in the credit markets and general slowdown of the U.S. economy such as our current and potential customers delaying or reducing technology purchases, increasing credit risk associated with our customers and vendors, reduction of vendor incentive programs, and restrictions on our access to capital necessary to fund our operations; the existence of demand for, and acceptance of, our services; our ability to adapt our services to meet changes in market developments; the impact of competition in our markets; the possibility of defects in our products or catalog content data; our ability to hire and retain sufficient personnel; our ability to protect our intellectual property; our ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions; our ability to raise capital and obtain non-recourse financing for our transactions; our ability to reserve adequately for credit losses; and other risks or uncertainties detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information set forth in this release is as of the date of this release. ePlus undertakes no duty to update this information.
