MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) has been recognized by CMP Media's VARBusiness magazine as one of North America's top technology integrators

[Omaha, Neb. - June 20, 2005] - MSI Systems Integrators (MSI), a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services has been recognized by CMP Media's VARBusiness magazine as one of North America's top technology integrators. MSI placed number 166 in the 11th annual VARBusiness 500 ranking, up from 171 in 2004.

Robert C. DeMarzo, VARBusiness publisher, says, "Companies like MSI are powering our national economic engine and keeping it competitive."

The 500 companies are the leading revenue producers among approximately 90,000 solution provider organizations, and account for $334 billion in sales of information-technology (IT) services and products. The complete listing of the VARBusiness 500 was published in the June 13, 2005, issue of the biweekly business magazine that provides strategic insight for technology integrators.

"We are grateful to be recognized for our success," said Jim Simpson, president and CEO, MSI Systems Integrators. "Our move up in the VARBusiness ranking reflects our investment for growth."

To complete the 2005 ranking of the 500 largest North American solution providers, VARBusiness partnered with research firm Answers Research to help collect and analyze the data. VARBusiness designed the survey which was administered on its Web site from mid-February through mid-April, as a means to collect the data. Finalists were ranked according to their fiscal year 2004 revenue, based only on their reseller-related services business.

About VARBusiness

For the past 19 years, VARBusiness' trategic resources have been the gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides strategic insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both the editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available at its Web site, www.varbusiness.com.

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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