Agilysys Receives Certification to Become an Authorized Seller of IBM Software
CLEVELAND, March 2 -- Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, today announced it has achieved certification to become an Authorized seller of IBM Information Management, Lotus, Rational, Tivoli and WebSphere 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."
"Our latest certification with IBM is yet another example of Agilysys' strong relationship with and commitment to IBM," said Tony Mellina, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Technology Solutions Group. "With this status, our position is strengthened further and we are even more capable of providing our customers with the IT solutions required for their organization."
IBM Software Value Plus rewards Business Partners who invest in skills and expertise and are focused on delivering greater client value. For more information about IBM Software Value Plus, please visit http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/softwarevalueplus.
About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology -- including hardware, software and services -- to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, visit http://www.agilysys.com.