Winner: Computer Integrated Engineering System LTD.
Since being established in 1990, CIES LTD has contributed to enhance the IT environment of Korea. We orient to create, deliver the value to our customers through the innovative IT system as an IT innovation partner. Now, we focus on penetration for the mission-critical application and specialized service related to business transaction as well as IT infra system.
Winner: Enterprise Information Management, Inc.
Solution Name: GreenCert™: The world’s most accurate tool for the measurement and management of greenhouse gases
Enterprise Information Management Inc. (EIM) is a veteran-owned, solutions-focused company leveraging its proven methodology and comprehensive enterprise framework for the Rapid Automation of Business Processes. EIM collaborates with our clients to customize solutions that streamline business processes, simplify data collection, automate routing and tracking, facilitate collaboration and expedite reporting.
Outstanding Virtualization and Consolidation Solution
Winner: Logicalis, Inc.
Solution Name: Logicalis Consolidation and Virtualization Practice
Logicalis, Inc. is a global provider of high-performance technology solutions based in Bloomfield Hills, MI that has built its business model around helping customers stay focused on their businesses instead of their technology. Our core competencies include:
Winner: Solutions II
Solution Name: INHS Backup/Recovery Solution
Solutions II is nationally recognized for specialties in virtualization, security, business continuance and storage optimization of IT resources. Their Virtualization Practice drives IT Infrastructure costs down and increases performance and optimization of resources. Their Business Continuance and Storage Optimization practices allow clients to fully utilize equipment and recover their environments to ensure availability, security and compliance. Solutions II also has a professional services practice dedicated to increasing customer service and decreasing time and support required for implementations to keep their clients "Performing Ahead of the Curve".
Outstanding Enterprise Application Solution by an ISV
Winner: SAP
Solution Name: SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse Accelerator
SAP is one of the world's leading provider of business software, offering applications and services that enable companies of all sizes and in more than 25 industries to become best-run businesses. With more than 86,000 customers in over 120 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE, under the symbol "SAP." For more information, visit www.sap.com.
Winner: iEnterprises, Inc.
Solution Name: Empower CRM
iEnterprises bring companies configurable, and affordable Notes-based desktop CRM, Web Based CRM and wireless CRM applications so companies can manage their customer activity in or away from the office. As Lotus Notes and wireless experts, iEnterprises harnesses cutting edge IBM technologies to help companies maximize their investments and achieve ROI.
Beijing RiseSoft Technology Co., Ltd. was a Hi-tech enterprise established in Zhong Guan Cun Science-Technoly Yard in Haidian District of Beijing in 1999. It applies itself to e-government and information construction of enterprises and is the final supplier of software product, technology service and solutions. Its domain business includes professional consultations, e-government software research and development, and software carryout, and technology maintenance of information systems, and software outsourcing, etc.
Winner: DPS, Inc.
Solution Name: DPS Extend ERP and DPS Zap Warehouse Management document integration with RJS WebDocs
Established in 1972, DPS, Inc. is a software development, consulting, and services company. Their Wholesale Distribution software provides clients with comprehensive information systems designed to increase profitability, productivity and efficiency. The DPS team offers a full complement of technology services including hosting business applications through the DPS SureSource SaaS offering. As an IBM Premier Business Partner, they also provide IBM Power Systems, information security, virtualization and storage solutions.
Teamworks Solutions is an IBM Premier Business Partner with expertise in developing workflow process automation solutions and implementing Enterprise Messaging and IBM middleware products. Teamworks Insight is our flagship product suite of various workflow based, collaborative business process applications targeted across all industry verticals in the mid-market, developed on IBM Lotus Notes. Teamworks Insight is also a part of IBM’s Smart Business initiative.
Winner: MSI Systems Integrators
Solution Name: Power Systems Virtualization Solution Using System i
MSI Systems Integrators provides IT optimization, data center optimization, virtualization, security, business continuity and unified communication solutions. A leading provider of hardware, software and services, MSI has deep technical skills and partners with technology leaders to provide world-class business solutions that help companies be more efficient, dynamic, and resilient.
Winner: S1 IT Solutions
Solution Name: Student Services Module
S1 IT Solutions, Inc. is a customer-centric IT solutions company offering technical expertise and solution leadership across a wide array of voice and data technologies. S1 is proud of its long-standing commitment to provide leading manufacturer brand solutions backed by exceptional on-site professional services.
Global and broad industry experience enables Sogeti to provide value-added IT solutions and professional services to achieve strategic business objectives. Sogeti employs 20,000 people in 14 countries, including 25 major US city locations. Offices are close to local decision makers, allowing Sogeti to respond quickly, flexibly and cost-effectively to meet client business needs. Sogeti, your Local IT partner!
Winner: LanLink Informática
Solution Name: High Performance Computing and Consolidation with IBM BladeCenter
Lanlink is a systems integrator whose offerings includes Virtualization, Business Continuity, Networking, Unified Communications, Information Security, Collaboration, IT Services Outsourcing and Consulting. Counting more than 10 years of a teaming relationship with IBM in hardware and software, LanLink was elected as the best IBM Premier Business Partner in Brazil 2008.
Dynamix Group, Inc. is an information technology company founded in 1995 with headquarters located at 1905 Woodstock Road, Suite 4150, Roswell GA 30075-5625. Dynamix has over 18 sales locations located throughout the Southeast USA. They address customers' strategic IT business needs by offering a wide range of IBM products and services including: hardware, software, integration services, financing, maintenance and support. As an IBM Premier Business Partner, they have specific sales and technical capabilities that include IBM Power i, IBM Power AIX, IBM System x, IBM BladeCenter, IBM Storage, IBM Software and IBM Global Technology Services.
Mainline offers technology solutions across all IBM product lines, from mainframes to modular servers and storage, covering solution practices for virtualization, business continuity and security. Mainline is an IBM Premier Business Partner carrying Dynamic Infrastructure Specialty Elite certification and has offices in the United States, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
Outstanding Collaboration Solution with IBM Global Technology Services
Winner: FRITZ & MACZIOL Software und Computervertrieb GmbH
FRITZ & MACZIOL is the leading company for software, systems and services in Germany and Switzerland. We develop and sell software and system solutions for public clients, medium and large-sized companies. Moreover, as an IBM Premier Partner, we offer our customers the entire product ranges from IBM and comprehensive services in consulting and system integration.
Stream I.T. Consulting Ltd. (STREAM) was established in November 1998 and is one of the leading business solution providers with strong systems integration and IT consultancy capabilities in Thailand today. Our strategy to understand business value and co-exist with our clients and principals help us to maintain our strength in the market and develop long term relationship as their strategic partner. STREAM believes in our STREAM's Values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellence and Teamwork as the core of our Company Culture.
Established in 2007, Elguji Software, LLC creates and sells social networking software. Elguji, a symbol of innovation in software development and has become one of the leaders in their market segment with their IdeaJam and LinkJam products. We are a small, customer focused company who are committed to providing our customers with great software and first class customer support.
Since its beginning in 1995, Lighthouse Computer Services has focused on the assessment, design, and installation of high-performance, cost-effective IT solutions. Our seven complementary service practices include Enterprise Security, IT Regulatory Compliance, WebSphere solutions, Enterprise Content Management, Storage and Backup, Enterprise Servers, and Virtualization.
Outstanding Software Delivery with Rational® Software
Winner: Ascendant Technology
Solution Name: Automation for IBM Environments utilizing IBM Build Forge
Ascendant Technology (Atech) is the only end-to-end solution provider and software reseller dedicated to IBM technology specializing in web-based solutions. Atech works comprehensively across all five IBM software pillars – Lotus, WebSphere, Tivoli, Rational and Information Management brands – to create elegant portal, commerce and rich internet applications. From business analysis and user experience through architecture, development and post deployment support, Atech provides value through industry acumen, technology expertise, and a suite of assets designed to speed deployment and time to value.
Inspur Group is one of the earliest and largest enterprises engaged in IT industry in China, and also one of the key IBM Business Partner Solution Providers in IBM PRC. Inspur Group has two stock companies, "Inspur Information" and "Inspur Software", and many subsidiaries. Its business covers such industries and fields as PC, server, tax controlling machine, communication products, information security, software outsourcing, as well as service, application software for large industry, finance and ERP, E-government, tobacco and circulation, etc.
Backed by more than 28 years of IT experience, Sirius is a nationally recognized solution provider with a certified team of sales and technical professionals who have the skills, product knowledge and commitment to help clients develop and implement the right solutions to solve their business needs. Sirius helps organizations solve complex business challenges so they can meet their business objectives. To achieve our position as a top solution provider, we’ve built a nationwide consulting, sales and services organization that provides best-of-breed technologies from across the full spectrum of information technology, including hardware, software, storage, networking, security and voice. Then we back it up with post-sale support that ensures you get the maximum benefit and value from your investment.
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