HERNDON, VA - March 30, 2012 - To support the expanding role of borderless networks, ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS - news) announced today that its subsidiary, ePlus Technology, inc., has achieved the Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialization from Cisco. This specialization recognizes ePlus as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, design, and deploy comprehensive Cisco Borderless Networks solutions.

 

"We're proud to be acknowledged for our Cisco Borderless Networks expertise with this new Advanced Architecture Specialization," said Jerry McIntosh, vice president of advanced technology solutions at ePlus Technology. "Through Cisco Borderless Network solutions, we enable customers to balance shifting demands that result from the flood of consumer devices into the business world and a new generation of hyperconnected employees-helping them evolve their systems and policies to provide secure, anywhere access and address the 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) trend."

 

"As a Cisco Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialized Partner, ePlus has made a significant investment in the training and equipment necessary to connect people, information, and devices securely, reliably, and seamlessly anywhere and anytime to support today's borderless business environment," said Wenceslao Lada, vice president of Borderless Network Architecture for the worldwide partner group at Cisco.

 

The Cisco Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialization is designed to help partners -- whether small to medium-sized businesses or enterprise-scale organizations -- meet a wide range of customer needs. The integration of the network with business processes and applications requires a holistic approach based on the Cisco Borderless Network Architecture.

 

The Cisco Resale Channel Program provides partners with the training required to build sales, design, and technical talent and then validates their skills through a third-party audit.

 

ePlus is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and has achieved Cisco Master Specializations in Security and Unified Communications as well as the Cisco Managed Services Master Certification. In addition, ePlus holds Cisco's Cloud Builder designation as well as Cisco Specializations in Advanced Data Center Architecture, Advanced Data Center Networking Infrastructure, Advanced Borderless Network Architecture, Advanced Collaboration Architecture, Advanced Routing and Switching, Advanced Wireless LAN, and Cisco Authorized Unified Meetingplace Partner. ePlus also holds Cisco ATP designations in Cisco TelePresence Video Master, Video Surveillance, Identity Services Engine, and Data Center Unified Computing. ePlus has consistently been recognized by Cisco for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. For more information about ePlus, visit http://www.eplus.com.

 

About ePlus inc.

 

ePlus is a leading integrator of technology solutions. ePlus enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and supply chain processes by delivering world-class IT products from top manufacturers, managed and professional services, flexible lease financing, proprietary software, and patented business methods and systems. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 800 associates serving federal, state, municipal, and commercial customers nationally. 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.

 

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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, our ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions; 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, and restrictions on our access to capital necessary to fund our operations; significant adverse changes in, reductions in, or losses of relationships with major customers or vendors; 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 qualified personnel; 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.