HERNDON, Va., Aug. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ePlus inc. (Nasdaq:PLUS) announced today that its subsidiary, ePlus Technology inc., has been re-certified for the sixth consecutive year as a Gold Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program in the United States. As a Gold Certified Partner, ePlus has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training, and support that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
ePlus has extensive experience designing and delivering Microsoft solutions for customers across the United States. As a Microsoft National Systems Integrator, ePlus has the highest level of authorization and privileged access to Microsoft subject matter experts. ePlus' Microsoft certified engineers (who hold 50+ certifications, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified IT Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists) have attained a level of expertise to provide a variety of services, from assessment to design, planning, deployment, and support.
"Achieving the Gold Certification competency demonstrates ePlus' outstanding commitment to developing deep expertise across Microsoft's technologies and is a testament to the success of its business," said Jenni Flinders, vice president, U.S. Partner Business Development & Sales at Microsoft. "I commend ePlus for extending its technical capabilities while offering a superior quality of service to more Microsoft customers each year."
"We're proud to be recognized by Microsoft for the sixth consecutive year as a Gold Certified Partner," said Mark Marron, president of ePlus Technology. "As Microsoft is revamping the Microsoft Partner Network, customers are going to have an easier time identifying partners with a focus in certain solution competencies. Partners like ePlus, who have deep knowledge in multiple competency areas, will be able to leverage the highest recognition from Microsoft. We look forward to continuing to help our customers quickly implement new capabilities, efficiently manage their infrastructure and applications, and enhance collaboration and productivity."
More information about ePlus' Microsoft practice can be found at www.eplus.com/microsoft.
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a leading provider of technology solutions. ePlus enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and supply chain processes by delivering world-class IT products from top manufacturers, professional services, flexible lease financing, proprietary software, and patented business methods. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 650 associates in 20+ locations serving federal, municipal, and commercial customers. The Company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. For more information, visit http://www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com.
ePlus® and ePlus products referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ePlus inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements." Actual and anticipated future results may vary materially due to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, possible adverse effects resulting from the recent financial crisis in the credit markets and general slowdown of the U.S. economy such as our current and potential customers delaying or reducing technology purchases, increasing credit risk associated with our customers and vendors, reduction of vendor incentive programs, the possibility of additional goodwill impairment charges, and restrictions on our access to capital necessary to fund our operations; the demand for and acceptance of, our products and services; our ability to adapt our services to meet changes in market developments; the impact of competition in our markets; the possibility of defects in our products or catalog content data; our ability to hire and retain sufficient personnel; our ability to protect our intellectual property; our ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions; our ability to raise capital and obtain non-recourse financing for our transactions; our ability to reserve adequately for credit losses; and other risks or uncertainties detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information set forth in this press release is current as of the date of this release and ePlus undertakes no duty or obligation to update this information.