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Tue, February 24, 2009 ePlus inc.: ePlus Awarded Two IT Contracts From the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
HERNDON, VA--(Marketwire - February 24, 2009) - ePlus inc. (
The first award includes peripherals and audio/visual products and related technical services (encompassing scanners, projectors, memory, UPS, TVs, monitors, teleconferencing gear, digital cameras, cables, and more). ePlus is one of only two vendors authorized by the Commonwealth to provide peripherals and audio/visual products through this contract, which is the primary vehicle through which all state agencies procure the covered equipment. All other public entities in the state, including local government and K-12 education, are eligible to purchase under the contract.
The second contract award covers networking hardware and related services (including routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and security infrastructure) from many manufacturers, including Cisco. For the networking portion of the RFP, ePlus is one of only five vendors to receive a contract award.
ePlus Technology has held contracts with the Commonwealth for networking, peripheral, and audio/visual products since 2004.
In addition to sourcing IT equipment through these contracts, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania utilizes ePlus' OneSource IT electronic procurement application. Through a punch-out interface with the state's ERP system, OneSource IT provides automated quoting, order processing, tracking, and many other features for a wide range of products. OneSource IT helps the Commonwealth be more productive and efficient in its procurement of the covered IT equipment to further reduce costs.
"We're pleased with the receipt of these two new awards from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the opportunity to continue to serve agencies and entities across the state with their strategic sourcing needs," said Darren Raiguel, national vice president, public sector at ePlus Technology. "The combination of our knowledgeable staff, OneSource IT for streamlined procurement, and strategic relationships with key manufacturers (including our status as a Cisco Gold Certified Partner with Cisco Master Specializations in Security and Unified Communications) will help the Commonwealth automate its processes and maximize cost savings."
ePlus is a leading systems integrator for the public sector and holds multiple educational and government contracts throughout the United States, including California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. ePlus serves the technology needs of schools and government agencies through a combination of seasoned expertise and focused customer service related to hardware, software, peripherals, telecommunications, networking, maintenance, integration, leasing, asset disposition, support services, and more.
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 federal, municipal, and commercial 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 ].
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