ShoreGroup Named Authorized Technology Provider for Cisco Systems Data Center Unified Computing Solutions

Certification recognizes ShoreGroup's qualifications to plan, design, implement and support advanced Unified Computing within the enterprise data center

NEW YORK, NY. November 5, 2009 — ShoreGroup, Inc., a premier converged network and systems management solutions and IT professional services firm, today announced that it has earned the designation of Cisco® Systems Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) for Data Center Unified Computing Systems (UCS). Fulfilling the requirements of this emerging technologies program has prepared ShoreGroup to deliver Cisco's next generation data center solutions, which empower enterprises to virtualize computing and storage services within a common architecture to achieve cost savings, reduced complexity, and the increased flexibility to respond quickly to ever-changing business demands.

Participation in the Cisco System's Authorized Technology Provider program is by invitation-only, and requires partners to possess relevant job, industry and market credentials within the technology focus area. ShoreGroup has met the rigorous training, lab and business requirements necessary to deliver a complete portfolio of planning, design, implementation, operation, optimization and post-sale support services for Cisco's leading Unified Computing System solutions.

"ShoreGroup's commitment to excel in the Unified Computing arena is founded on its systems, network, and application management heritage, and our dedication to early adoption and development of leading technology-specific business practices that enable our clients to derive the maximum value from their information technology investment," said Robert Ditta, Executive Vice President of ShoreGroup. "We recognize the strategic significance of Unified Computing in the data center, and have a comprehensive suite of services that align with Cisco's technology to provide our clients with the holistic solution they need. Obtaining this new ATP validates that ShoreGroup has the necessary resources in place to successfully integrate the technology into our client's business process."

"We're extremely pleased that Cisco has invited us to participate in this select ATP program," said Barry Katzman, ShoreGroup's Senior Integration Practice Manager. "ShoreGroup's innovative solutions, ranging from pre-deployment assessments that define the client's data center objectives, to our implementation practices that accelerate the transition process and resulting success, and extending to our post-deployment services that support sustained reliability and peak performance, are all optimized to help our clients achieve their business goals in the most efficient way. We are working with our client's network, server and application staff to deliver a solution that is strategic to their organization. It's important for them to know that as a Cisco ATP partner, ShoreGroup has the practices in place to ensure a smooth and effective transition."

In addition to the new Cisco Systems Authorized Technology Provider certification for Data Center Unified Computing, ShoreGroup also holds Cisco Advanced Specializations in Unified Communications, Routing & Switching, Data Center Networking Infrastructure, Wireless and Security. ShoreGroup is also a Cisco Authorized Technology Provider in Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) and Customer Voice Portal (CVP), and is a TelePresence Commercial Partner.

About ShoreGroup, Inc.

ShoreGroup delivers a complete portfolio of industry-leading management applications, maintenance solutions, professional services and products for unified communications networks. ShoreGroup develops innovative management applications on its dynamic CaseSentry® platform, eliminating the pitfalls of traditional management systems to enable IT, telecom and contact center support organizations to easily and effectively manage availability, performance, service levels and support processes for complex networked environments. The company's ShorePatrol™ Remote Management Service delivers the high-quality unified communications monitoring, maintenance and support that organizations rely upon to ensure the availability of their vital business processes.

ShoreGroup's professional service solutions provide leading consultation, design and implementation services for high-availability networks. The company's expertise in unified communications including IP Telephony/VoIP and IP contact centers, LAN/WAN, data center, telepresence, wireless and security produces manageable solutions that optimize business processes, communications, employee productivity and accessibility to enable organizations to derive the maximum business value from their information technology investment. As a Cisco Gold Certified Partner with advanced specializations, ShoreGroup's service portfolio is backed by solid industry credentials.

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