Client Systems and MBS Form IT Application Business Alliance for Hewlett-Packard's HP e3000 End Users

Business Wire, Nov 14, 2001

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2001

Client Systems:

New Relationship to Offer Customers and Resellers End-to-End

Application Support Services for Extending Their HP e3000 While

Planning Their Migration Path

Client Systems, LLC, the exclusive North American distribution partner for Hewlett-Packard's HP e3000 line of business application servers, has teamed up with IT application and integration services provider Managed Business Solutions (MBS) to deliver end-to-end application support for the HP e3000 community.

As part of the agreement, Client Systems will look to MBS to provide HP e3000 resellers and their customers with IT application assessment, support and integration services for implementing, managing and extending the lifecycle of enterprises based on the HP e3000. In doing so, MBS enables Client Systems' resellers and their customers to continue to reap the benefits of the HP e3000 platform.

"MBS is committed to going beyond the call to deliver the highest-quality service to our clients and their business," said Todd Kerr, chief executive officer of MBS. "Our Support and Integration solutions can optimize the clients' existing IT investment and provide peace of mind as they plan for the future. By collaborating with Client Systems and working closely with resellers, this alliance will help enterprises of all sizes capitalize on their HP e3000 investments."

Key to this relationship is Client Systems' new Solutions Center/Market Manager, which serves as a resource center for resellers and end users. This resource center is comprised of a network of high-tech product vendors that offer a variety of value-added services. Resellers and end users can access this network via Client Systems to realize new opportunities. By working with Client Systems, MBS becomes a key vendor within this network, providing critical 24x7 support and integration engineering services.

"As two companies that have witnessed first hand the highs and lows of the dynamic technology market, Client Systems and MBS have long recognized the need to offer customers more than a shrink-wrapped product," said Michael Murphy, president of Client Systems. "Value, service and true partnership mentality are

the crux of our business models. They are also the primary reasons why Client Systems has been a trusted HP distribution partner for so many years. Without question, our alliance with MBS further extends these benefits as we prepare for our next phase of business with Hewlett-Packard's HP e3000 line of application servers."

About Managed Business Solutions

Managed Business Solutions (MBS) is an Inc. 500 award-winning, employee-owned company that provides high-quality IT solutions to Fortune 100 companies. MBS is the trusted partner that provides 24x7 application support and integration services. Founded in 1993, the company has sustained high growth at 15 times the industry average. Information about MBS and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.thinkmbs.com.

About Client Systems

Client Systems, LLC, is the exclusive North American distribution partner for Hewlett-Packard's HP e3000 server series. The company provides custom integrated HP e3000 hardware solutions to Hewlett-Packard's authorized reseller channel. Client Systems' product and service offerings also include the Solutions Center/Market Manager, 3kworld.com and Phoenix 3000.

As a powerful new sales, collaboration and lead-generation tool, Client Systems' Solutions Center/Market Manager enables manufacturers and resellers to facilitate trade, add value to their channel and build a community around their products and services. 3kworld.com is a unique online portal designed to bring together the entire HP e3000 community, where service providers, vendors, channel partners and end users can access the most up-to-date HP e3000 information. The Phoenix 3000 product line of pre-owned HP e3000 servers is the only pre-owned, HP-authorized, backed and supported equipment in the marketplace.

Additional information about Client Systems and its various product and service offerings can be obtained by phone at 303/337-7300 or via the Web at www.clientsystems.com, www.3kworld.com and www.phoenix.com.

HP and HP e3000 are registered trade names of Hewlett-Packard Company. Phoenix 3000 and 3kworld.com are trademarks of Client Systems, LLC. PowerHouse is a registered trademark of Cognos.