MSI Systems Integrators (MSI) today announced that it has joined APC's Gold Certified Partner Program

[Omaha, NE - October 26, 2006] - MSI Systems Integrators (MSI), a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services, today announced that it has joined APC's Gold Certified Partner Program. As a result of its recent certification, MSI's technical sales professionals now possess thorough knowledge of how to use APC's online configuration tools for designing and implementing network-critical physical infrastructure solutions for clients.

The APC InfraStruXure® solution for data centers offers companies a scalable, 'pay-as-you-grow' approach to building a state of the art data center. MSI's certified professionals can design APC InfraStruXure systems up to 80kW, which allows the ability to provide its clients with APC's InfraStruXure architecture for data centers.

"We are delighted to receive APC Gold Certified Partner status, which will benefit our clients immensely," said Jim Simpson, president and CEO, MSI Systems Integrators. "InfraStruXure allows our customers to dramatically increase their IT system availability, improve adaptability, speed deployment and lower total cost of ownership. As a result of our partnership with APC, our clients also receive peace of mind knowing that MSI is certified to design, implement and service APC solutions."

APC's InfraStruXure is on-demand architecture for network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI). The InfraStruXure design, which integrates power, cooling, rack, management, physical threat monitoring and services, allows the selection of standardized components to create a data center solution through modular and mobile configurations. This standardization enables an easily scalable architecture designed to meet changing needs and future expansion. This award-winning, patent-pending approach provides increased availability, improved adaptability and speed of deployment as well as lower total cost of ownership for IT environments - from wiring closets and server rooms to data centers.

"We wish to congratulate MSI on achieving APC Gold Certified Partner status," said Peter Poulin, APC's vice president, North America. "MSI joins an elite group of firms that have proven competency in delivering APC's InfraStruXure solutions quickly and efficiently. It is extremely gratifying to see our channel partners like MSI embrace APC as an essential part of their customer offerings."

MSI Data Center Facilities provides design and build-out services for critical physical infrastructures. The team's 45 years of expertise include site surveys, data center assessments, bid package development, contractor coordination, project management, managed maintenance and remote monitoring.

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.

About American Power Conversion

Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end solutions for real-time infrastructure. APC's comprehensive products and services for home and corporate environments improve the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC offers a wide variety of products for network-critical physical infrastructure including InfraStruXure, its revolutionary architecture for on-demand data centers, as well as physical threat management products through the company's NetBotz division. These products and services help companies increase the availability and reliability of their IT systems. Headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, APC reported sales of $2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2005, and is a Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Company. All trademarks are the property of their owners.

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

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