MSI Systems Integrators' Networking Group to specialize in IP communication solutions

[Omaha, Neb. - March 23, 2005] - Cisco Systems' largest networking partner in the Heartland, MSI Systems Integrators, has achieved Cisco's Internet Protocol (IP) Communications specialization. Companies continually look to provide superior service, reduce IT infrastructure complexity, and lower long-distance telephony costs. As Cisco's newest IP specialized partner, businesses in any industry and of any size can benefit from IP communication solutions from MSI by leveraging voice, e-mail, video, and conferencing on a single network rather than different systems.

"For many decision makers the key driver for IP communication solutions is the opportunity to gain competitive advantages by deploying these applications," said Charlie Wurtz, vice president, Enterprise Availability Solutions, MSI. "For example, with the promise of improving the quality and value of integrated voice and data communications, businesses can more effectively leverage internal business processes, leading to more effectively managed customer relationships."

By utilizing a single network, IT administrators no longer carry the extra burden of managing disparate systems. This allows for better utilization of existing environments and easy integration of new applications within networks, reducing workloads on over-burdened personnel, and providing a measurable ROI. Studies have shown that the daily management of moves, adds, and changes can be 80 percent less with IP than traditional voice networks. IP Communication solutions help companies such as those in the hotel management industry automate room service orders. Companies with remote sales forces use IP communications to allow greater access to data and deliver real-time exchanges with customers, providing better customer loyalty.

MSI has a strong history of designing and building large-scale networks that carry voice and maintain data quality and reliability. MSI's networking team consists of a group of sales and engineering specialists that includes four Cisco Certified Internetworking Experts (CCIEs), one of the industry's most prestigious certifications, and more than 157 years of combined experience in providing comprehensive networking solutions. Additionally, the company's systems development programmers can write scripts and applications to maximize IP utilization.

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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