Certified to Execute the Consolidation, Discovery, and Analysis Tool for IT Optimization of IBM iSeries and xSeries Servers

[Omaha, Neb. - April 4, 2005] - MSI Systems Integrators, a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services, has received certification from IBM for the IT Optimization CDAT (Consolidation, Discovery and Analysis Tool) Study for Server Consolidation. As an IBM premier business partner, MSI is one in a select group of partners trained and certified for the CDAT Study.

"Through the CDAT Studies, MSI's eServer team uses proven IBM methodology to document and reveal server consolidation opportunities", said Kevin Fratzke, vice president, iSeries Practice, MSI Systems Integrators. "This will ultimately reduce our customers' IT costs and complexities while providing a more rational, stable foundation for business growth and new solution deployment".

CDAT is primarily a Microsoft Windows/Intel server-oriented consolidation offering, based on IBM software technology, in which IBM software gathers performance data about a customer's Intel server environment. CDAT architects analyze that data and define a server IT Optimization strategy that helps build on the customer's investment in their existing infrastructure for IBM iSeries and xSeries servers.

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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