MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) has achieved VMware Premier Enterprise Partner status, a newly established elite tier for VMware partners

[Omaha, Neb. - February 4, 2005] - MSI Systems Integrators (MSI), a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services, has achieved VMware Premier Enterprise Partner status, a newly established elite tier for VMware partners. The rigid VMware requirements are based on a defined number of VMware technical certifications, overall customer satisfaction and license revenue and growth.

"MSI is thrilled to achieve this level of partnership with VMware and we look forward to taking advantage of the program in order to better serve our clients," said Joe Wurtz, Jr., vice president, MSI Open Systems Solutions.

The Premier level will further enhance MSI's current value to its clients by enabling its advanced virtualization design and infrastructure planning services of Intel server solutions. Specifically, for MSI customers, the Premier level means more support and dedicated SE resources, with the new VMware technical support team.

As a Premier Partner, MSI is able to participate in the VMware Authorized Consultant (VAC) program, which is VMware's services partnership program. VAC Partners are required to train and certify their consultants to ensure the highest levels of services and customer satisfaction. As part of the VAC Partnership, MSI consultants provide the following benefits to clients:

• The ability to deliver pre-packaged consulting engagements, such as VMware Virtual Center Jumpstart, VMware ESX Server JumpStart, VMware Physical to Virtual (P2V) Migrations
• Access to online educational and technical resources and forums at VMware Channel Connect
• Exposure and credibility as a recommended service provider

MSI's systems engineering staff achieved the required certification, commitment, experience, and the rigorous training for Premier Enterprise Partner certification. MSI's certified consultants will assist in providing the necessary resources to help customers build and maintain a virtual infrastructure that maximizes efficiency. For its customers, MSI works to achieve total solutions from a single source in an on demand environment.

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.

For more information, press only:
Teresa Mardesen
MSI Systems Integrators
(800) 640-4674, x2394
tmardesen@msiinet.com

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