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Fri, May 15, 2009 ePlus inc.: ePlus Technology Achieves Cisco Powered Designations for Managed Unified Communications and Managed Security Servic
HERNDON, VA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2009) - ePlus inc. (
"The Cisco Powered designation complements our existing business model and customer offering," said Jerry McIntosh, vice president of communications and security solutions for ePlus Technology. "We were especially pleased with the results of the report issued by the certification processes' independent auditors, which stated that ePlus has developed a very effective controlled documentation system with excellent software tools and practices in its service management platform and has an exceptional understanding of Cisco's requirements. We are proud to stand out as one of the few Cisco partners with Master Specializations in both Unified Communications and Security and who also hold the Cisco Star of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction."
A Cisco Powered designation recognizes a solution provider's investment in the tools and processes necessary to provide high-quality network-based managed services. It not only acknowledges that the managed service provider has invested in industry-leading Cisco solutions, but also entitles the solutions provider to take advantage of Cisco resources to envision, build, market and sell its managed services, contributing to market acceptance and adoption.
"Managed services allows companies to align IT and business goals, enabling them to focus scarce internal resources on their core competencies while servicing day-to-day IT infrastructure and operational needs through technology delivered as a service," said Edison Peres, senior vice president of the worldwide channels go-to-market group at Cisco. "By achieving a Cisco Powered designation, ePlus has made an investment in obtaining the training, skills and knowledge necessary to play a pivotal role in meeting this increasing demand."
In addition, ePlus' participation in the Cisco Managed Services Channel Program indicates that its Cisco Powered Unified Communications and Security services have undergone a rigorous third-party assessment and have met requirements based on the Information Technology Infrastructure Library® (ITIL) framework of best practices and market and industry requirements.
In addition to Cisco Master Specializations in Security and Unified Communications, ePlus holds Cisco Advanced Specializations in Routing and Switching, Data Center Storage Networking, Data Center Networking Infrastructure, and Wireless LAN as well as Cisco Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) designations in Network Hosted Storage, Video Surveillance, and TelePresence. For more information about Cisco solutions from ePlus, visit [ http://www.eplus.com/cisco ].
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 625 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 ].
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.
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