ePlus Adds Vice President of National Professional Services to Management Team

Market Wire, August, 2008

ePlus inc. (PINKSHEETS: PLUS) today announced the appointment of Martin Steinhobel as Vice President of National Professional Services. Mr. Steinhobel brings extensive executive experience in professional services management in both the commercial and government sectors to his role with ePlus.

Mr. Steinhobel has proven sales success in his career, selling both multi-million dollar product and professional services contracts. He has been recognized for his ability to successfully manage profit and loss and grow professional services as well as improve operational efficiencies and sales performance. He has overseen the development of service offerings and comprehensive customer focused solutions, the implementation of services processes and systems, and the establishment of project management offices and centers of excellence.

"We're pleased to welcome Martin to ePlus," said Mark Marron, senior vice president of ePlus Technology. "He brings nearly two decades of experience in managing, developing, and selling professional services -- with documented success at increasing sales and revenue as well as improving profitability. We look forward to having him continue his career with our talented team of professionals as we implement a centralized and unified approach to services and solutions."

"I'm excited to join the ePlus team," said Steinhobel. "My experience in managing professional services organizations will complement the full range of services that ePlus currently offers to help customers improve productivity and reduce operating costs. I look forward to applying my expertise to all aspects of this business, including strategic planning, management and implementation."

Mr. Steinhobel joins ePlus from Software AG, Inc., where he held a variety of roles including Vice President of Regional Sales, Vice President of Technical Services, and Vice President of Professional Services. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Computer Science and Business Administration from Rhodes University in South Africa.

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 30+ locations serving more than 2,500 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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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 due to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the existence of demand for, and acceptance of, our 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; a decrease in the capital spending budgets of our customers; our ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions; the creditworthiness of our customers; our ability to raise capital and obtain non-recourse financing for our transactions; our ability to reserve adequately for credit losses; fluctuations in our operating results; and other risks or uncertainties detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information set forth in this release is as of August 20, 2008. ePlus undertakes no duty to update this information.

Contact: Kleyton Parkhurst SVP ePlus inc. Email Contact 703-984-8150