MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) recently announced a strategic partnership with Vanguard Integrity Professionals

[Omaha, Neb. - August 20, 2003] - MSI Systems Integrators (www.msiinet.com), a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services, recently announced a strategic partnership with Vanguard Integrity Professionals (www.go2vanguard.com), pioneer and worldwide leader in enterprise information security software, services and solutions, specializing in the IBM mainframe. MSI's and Vanguard's combined expertise will allow the companies to better serve the Midwest by providing elite enterprise security solutions for companies throughout the Midwest. As part of Vanguard's new Secure Technology Partnership program, MSI and Vanguard are well positioned to support President Bush's recently announced initiative to protect the United States' critical infrastructure as part of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace.

"The number of threats to business continuity, ranging from human error and viruses to power grid failure and acts of terrorism, are becoming more significant every day," said Don Geier, MSI's Chief Technical Officer. "It's our responsibility to insure that we offer our customers solutions that insulate them from the effects of such actions."

In today's 24/7 computing environment, it is painstakingly clear that public and private IT security professionals can no longer concentrate on just network, server or PC security. Greater attention must be paid to the security of the entire enterprise by leveraging technologies that enable security throughout the complete enterprise.

"This initiative is a radical departure from anything else currently available and announces Vanguard's entry to the enterprise market," said Ronn Bailey Founder and CEO of Vanguard. "Our new approach will deliver organizations exactly what the President has called for, as well as what the market has been demanding: increased cross platform security, integrated security management, greater ease of use and lower total cost of ownership."

To combat the vulnerabilities of today's interconnected business environments, MSI has developed a comprehensive approach to addressing security in the enterprise. Implemented in whole or in part, the MSI Enterprise Availability Assurance Process has been designed to address security and availability concerns from an overall business process perspective.

"We are committed to a consultative approach which includes identifying business needs, analyzing mitigating factors, and taking action to improve the availability and security of our clients," said Geier. "This, in combination with top-notch security enablement tools from Vanguard and other industry leaders, will enhance the security solution that customers have come to expect from MSI. By mutually providing these services with integrity and honesty, the customer can be confident in the integrated solutions that are recommended for their specific situation and implemented with their best interests in mind."

About MSI Systems Integrators

MSI Systems Integrators helps companies make their businesses better by providing IT optimization, enterprise security, unified communications, business intelligence, business integration, business continuity, content management and open source solutions. A leading provider of hardware, software and services, MSI has deep technical skills and partners with technology leaders such as Symantec, HP, IBM, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and VMware to provide world-class business solutions that help companies be more responsive, productive and resilient. MSI is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska with offices throughout the United States. For more information about MSI, please visit www.msiinet.com or call 800-640-4674, extension 2394.

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Teresa Mardesen
MSI Systems Integrators
(800) 640-4674, x2394
tmardesen@msiinet.com

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