MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) announced it received the Value Added Reseller (VAR) Channel Rising Star Award as a Microsoft U.S. Certified Partner, at the Microsoft Channel Partner Summit in San Diego, CA

[Omaha, Neb. - June 21, 2005] - MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) today announced it received the Value Added Reseller (VAR) Channel Rising Star Award as a Microsoft U.S. Certified Partner, at the Microsoft Channel Partner Summit in San Diego, CA.

MSI received the Rising Star Award as a result of its success with establishing and building a proactive Microsoft practice over the past 12 months. To win this award, MSI has proven excellence in licensing and services revenue growth around Microsoft solutions and invested in their technical infrastructure by adding an impressive number of solution specialists trained on Microsoft solutions.

"Being selected as the Microsoft Rising Star among all regions is an honor," said Jim Simpson, President and CEO, MSI Systems Integrators. "This level of achievement affirms our dedication and proven ability to serve our customers on the Microsoft platform."

This is the first year Microsoft has issued the VAR Channel Rising Star Award, which is intended to acknowledge exceptional achievement by new members of the U.S. Partner Group. The Rising Star Award crosses all regions and is given to only one company annually. MSI became a Microsoft Certified Partner just one year ago.

"Based on MSI's accelerated efforts, program participation and success at driving services revenue and licensing in the past year, they were an optimal recipient of this award," said Bob Skelley, Director, VAR Channel and Finished Goods Distribution, Microsoft Corp. "We commend MSI on their continued success."

The winner of the Microsoft Rising Star award has demonstrated commitment to the development of the Microsoft practice, commitment to build out their Microsoft solution offerings, and has the proven "trusted advisor" expertise in the solutions they deliver to customers.

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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MSI Systems Integrators
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