MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) announced that Doug Thompson has joined MSI as vice president of key alliances

[Omaha, Neb. - February 8, 2006] - MSI Systems Integrators (MSI), a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services, announced that Doug Thompson has joined MSI as vice president of key alliances.

As vice president, Thompson is responsible for maintaining all of MSI's relationships with all of its hardware and software partners. With a career spanning more than 25 years in the IT industry, Mr. Thompson's role is to also research and validate opportunities to establish new alliances and partnerships.

Prior to his new position at MSI he served as director of strategic accounts with nationwide responsibility for McDATA's largest business partners. His executive level positions included training, marketing promotions, contract negotiations, and business development planning. Mr. Thompson received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas in Austin. He holds several industry certifications, including multiple IBM sales consultant certifications.

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.

For more information, press only:
Teresa Mardesen
MSI Systems Integrators
(800) 640-4674, x2394
tmardesen@msiinet.com

Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.