HERNDON, Va., Aug. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ePlus inc. (Nasdaq:PLUS) announced today that its subsidiary, ePlus Document Systems, inc., has been selected to give an exhibitor showcase presentation entitled "Best Practices for Instituting Sustainability for Critical Documents" at the APWA's International Public Works Congress and Exposition.
Attendees will learn best practices for managing critical documents using a paperless platform. ePlus will discuss the key benefits surrounding the use of paperless methods to improve public works and public safety with a live demonstration of DigitalPaper XE's on-demand technology. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2011 from 2:00-2:50pm at the Colorado Convention Center.
The presentation addresses some of the critical IT issues that have been identified by the federal government as a top priority. According to a May 2011 report by Forrester Research Inc. entitled "Industry Innovation: U.S. Federal Government," the pace of innovation in IT has greatly accelerated over the past 24 months and looks to further accelerate over the next 24 months. Forrester identified a number of technologies that government CIOs should be considering as part of an overall architecture strategy, including cloud computing and mobile apps and devices.
"ePlus works closely with our customers in federal, state, and local government to deliver solutions that alleviate many of the pressing issues surrounding access to critical documents with our cloud-based document management solution, DigitalPaper XE," said Ken Farber, president, ePlus Systems.
About ePlus Document Systems, inc.
ePlus Document Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of ePlus inc., has more than 16 years of document management software experience. Its team of industry experts in document management and product development works with customers to continually evolve paperless solutions to meet their ongoing requirements. More information can be found at http://www.eplus.com/digitalpaper.
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 750 associates in 20+ locations serving federal, state, 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.
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