MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) has earned the distinction of an IBM On Demand Accredited - Business Partner

[Omaha, Neb. - March 8, 2005] - MSI Systems Integrators (MSI), a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services, has earned the distinction of an IBM On Demand Accredited - Business Partner. In order to earn the distinction, IBM Business Partners must successfully meet several criteria related to on demand business skills, solutions and certifications.

"MSI's strategic alliance with IBM and the focus for on demand offerings lets our customers know our commitment to the on demand needs of the marketplace," said Jim Simpson, president and CEO, MSI. "It also enhances our ability to conduct On Demand TEC briefings for each of the industries we serve, through our BPIC-designated Technology Enablement Centers (TECs)."

The IBM initiative recognizes Business Partners with industry-leading on demand skills to help customers solve business problems and respond to business challenges. Specifically, for MSI customers, the on demand distinction means more support and dedicated on demand resources. MSI will certify 50% of its sales force to achieve On Demand Solution Advisor status and plans to open 3 additional BPIC certified TEC centers by end of this year.

The BPIC-designated TECs are packed with the latest on demand technologies, including BladeCenter, all eServer brands, Storage, virtualization products, Software Power Brands, Networking, Print, Linux, ISV software and data center power. MSI is the first IBM business partner to make the Business Partner Innovation Center (BPIC) investment in multiple locations, in the Americas, at the TECs. Through the BPIC, MSI can showcase each of its on demand solutions including enterprise management, enterprise security, business intelligence, business integration, business continuity, content management, output management, and infrastructure simplification.

MSI's systems staff achieved the required certification, commitment, experience, and training for the IBM On Demand distinction and has made significant investments in the BPICs and TECs for On Demand solutions. MSI was featured at IBM's PartnerWorld in Las Vegas, February 27-March 2, at the PartnerWorld Solution Center.

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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