Enterprise Computing Solutions Launches IT Optimizer for Oracle — A Dedicated Infrastructure Solution

Business Wire, Jan 20, 2003

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2003

Leading California Infrastructure Provider Enables Oracle Customers to Optimize Their IT Investment for Mission-critical Applications

Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) of Mission Viejo, one of the select few HP Platinum-Level Partners, announced the launch of a new solution for Oracle mission-critical environments -- IT Optimizer(TM) for Oracle. The solution debuts this week at Oracle AppsWorld (Booth 335, San Diego Convention Center).

The new solution is dedicated to helping Oracle customers assess and optimize the IT infrastructure supporting their Oracle environment.

According to David Butler, president and CEO: "IT Optimizer provides a methodology for gaining best economic business value from the IT infrastructures used to compliment the Oracle technology solutions on Hewlett-Packard platforms.

"This tool simplifies the effort required to provide customers with the highest possible business return for the money they spend supporting their critical Oracle applications."

Recognizing that the typical one-size-fits-all approach does not work effectively for all business environments, ECS has created a proprietary methodology for linking the critical business elements to the value an Oracle technology solution can provide. The ECS IT Optimizer for Oracle solution provides a comprehensive assessment of the infrastructure's ability to support and compliment the business objectives.

"It's simply too risky to trust mission-critical applications to basic hardware upgrades without assessing the impact that infrastructure has on the performance of the new system and its contribution to the overall business objectives," said Butler.

"Customers get the best results by using IT Optimizer early in the planning process. The up-front analysis ensures that the infrastructure is engineered to provide peak economic value from their Oracle business applications and databases. By preparing the infrastructure early in the process through IT Optimizer, customers can reach improved levels of ROI," said Butler.

ECS Launches IT Optimizer for Oracle

ECS has gained valuable experience over the years working on numerous Oracle implementations. In April of 2002, ECS announced the creation of a special Professional Services Group dedicated to helping customers optimize the business value of the computing infrastructure supporting the Oracle E-Business Suite 11i.

"Our expertise with Oracle software and experience with leading Oracle implementation partners has given us a wealth of knowledge about best-practices and systems process. IT Optimizer for Oracle is the culmination of years of experience and dedication to the customer," said Butler.

Customers verify that the ECS approach works. Mike Johnson, IT manager for ViaSAT in Carlsbad, Calif., said after a recent Oracle implementation: "The partnership with ECS is very successful. It has been the best partner that I have ever worked with in 30 years in the industry. ECS is very knowledgeable of the solution and the product it recommends. The staff is very straightforward and honest, and when commitments are made, they are kept. ECS works with me to get the best solutions to meet my needs."

The many benefits Oracle customers stand to realize by employing IT Optimizer early in the implementation process include lower Total Cost of Ownership, mitigated deployment risk, faster time-to-benefit, and optimized business return on the infrastructure investment.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of IT infrastructure solutions for Fortune 500 and mid-tier companies in Southern California. Since it was founded in 1989, ECS has completed hundreds of successful engagements within diverse industries. ECS builds sophisticated IT infrastructure solutions for mission-critical applications, provides enterprise storage solutions that ensure data protection and business continuity, and delivers state-of-the-art server solutions for optimal computing capacity.

As one of the select few HP Platinum-Level Partners, ECS is uniquely positioned to deliver the best technology from HP along with professional certified services to optimize the IT investment. Through its proprietary methodologies, documented experience, strong partnerships, and relentless commitment to customer satisfaction, ECS has provided unprecedented value to its customers. ECS moves beyond the realm of hardware reseller and clearly differentiates itself as a trusted IT solutions provider dedicated to meeting today's complex business challenges.