Mainline Information Systems^TM Receives Certification to Become an Authorized Seller of IBM Software Under the New IBM Software Value Plus Initiative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Jan. 21, 2010 - Mainline Information Systems^TM today announced it has achieved certification to become an Authorized seller of IBM software by meeting the skills requirements of the new IBM Software Value Plus initiative.

The IBM Software Value Plus initiative is designed to meet the demands of clients who are looking to drive more value from their technology investments by working with trusted partners with proven skills to quickly and effectively implement new infrastructures. IBM Software Value Plus enables IBM Business Partners to set themselves apart by gaining key technical and industry skills necessary for smarter technology implementations that help clients achieve their business goals.

"IBM is committed to supporting an ecosystem of skilled partners that can provide the most value to our shared clients," said Sandy Carter, vice president, IBM Software Group Channels. "Business Partners who invest in the proper skills and expertise are well positioned to help clients achieve a faster time-to-value with the right solutions, reduce risk in solution development, and increase their return on investment over time."

"Many other business partners have selected to become a niche partner and have only obtained skills in certain products. We have invested in the technical skills and certifications necessary to provide the top level of service to our customers for all IBM software product groups" stated Larry Gant, Mainline Vice President of Software Sales. Along with our Software Value Plus designation, we are also an IBM Software ValueNet Partner. IBM's ValueNet partnership is designated to those partners who have expertise and have created solutions that leverage the IBM suite of products to solve industry business problems, increase time to market, mitigate risks and improve return on investment. Mainline's ValueNet partnership provides industry leading solutions from Cognos, Infosphere, Optim and Filenet."

IBM Software Value Plus rewards Business Partners who invest in skills and expertise and are focused on delivering greater client value. Under the initiative, IBM Software partners choose on which IBM software to build technical, marketing and sales skills, such as WebSphere, Information Management, Tivoli, Lotus and Rational. Partners can become certified and authorized to sell these products across multiple industries.

For more information about IBM Software Value Plus, please visit www.ibm.com/partnerworld/softwarevalueplus.


About Mainline Information Systems, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Mainline began by offering information technology solutions and consulting in the IBM midrange markets. Since then, it has become an IBM Premier Business Partner and global provider of information technology and business solutions with more than 600 employees nationwide. Headquartered at 1700 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32317, Mainline provides solutions throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. The company may be reached by phone at 850.219.5000 and on the Internet at www.mainline.com. For more information about this solution, call your Mainline account representative or call Mainline directly at 866.490.MAIN (6246).


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