MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.'s Partner Program recognizing MSI's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace

[Omaha, Neb. - October 6, 2004] - MSI Systems Integrators (MSI), a leading comprehensive IT solution provider, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.'s Partner Program recognizing MSI's expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, MSI has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

MSI stands out as a single-source alternative for even the most complex corporate information technology projects. MSI's service model has always been to provide strong local technical support by hiring the best engineers and specialists in the industry.

"Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft. "Today, Microsoft recognizes MSI for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

"We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Jim Simpson, president and CEO at MSI. "The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

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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