FusionStorm Achieves VPN/Security Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems

San Francisco, CA – January 26th, 2006 – FusionStorm announced today it has achieved the VPN/Security Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems®. This specialization recognizes FusionStorm for having acquired the ability to plan, design, implement, and operate Cisco® VPN (virtual private network) and Security solutions.

“As the network continues to be a mission-critical business system for organizations of all sizes, securing information assets and minimizing the impact of viruses and worms is a top priority for customers. This represents excellent growth opportunities for our Cisco channel partners,” says Edison Peres, vice president of core and advanced technologies, worldwide channels for Cisco Systems. “Our VPN/Security Technology Specialized partners like FusionStorm have the training and knowledge to deliver comprehensive network security solutions to address all of their customers’ needs—from small and medium-sized business to enterprise customers.”

To achieve the VPN/Security Technology Specialization, FusionStorm had to fill the following job roles with individuals who have met specific testing requirements: an account manager, responsible for the sales methodology of the Cisco VPN/Security solutions; a systems engineer, responsible for the network planning and design; and a field engineer, responsible for the implementation and support of the Cisco VPN/Security solution.

“We are very excited about our latest Cisco Specialization in Security,” said Terry Daus, FusionStorm V.P. of Security. “This not only demonstrates our level of commitment to Cisco by adding new certifications and skills to our experienced engineering team, but it validates our reputation of delivering knowledgeable solution-focused security engineering expertise all our clients.

About FusionStorm
FusionStorm -- "Making Technology Work" -- is a leading national provider of IT products, professional services, support contract services and 24x7 managed services for enterprises of all sizes. The company assists organizations by providing complete solutions for system infrastructure, storage, networking, voice-over-IP communications, security, database, disaster recovery, managed hosting and remote managed services, both on-site and in the data center, with a focus on virtualization. FusionStorm is a VMware Premier Partner with offices located in San Francisco (HQ), Santa Clara, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Albuquerque, Chicago, Dallas, Cincinnati, Bethesda, Boston, and Tampa, New York and New Jersey. The company's web site is www.fusionstorm.com and the toll-free phone is 800.228.TECH (8324).

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