Mainline Information Systems recognized for leadership with IBM Cloud Builder Certification

Tallahassee, Fla - October 21, 2011 - Mainline Information Systems^® today announced it has been recognized for its leadership and expertise as an IBM Cloud Builder, a coveted certification within the IBM cloud computing specialty. This specialty is available only to IBM Business Partners who have invested in the resources and demonstrated technical aptitude required to configure and deliver customized cloud environments as well as cloud solution infrastructure and skills assessments.

As a leading IBM Premier Business Partner, Mainline received this certification based on our extensive real-world experience and deep engineering expertise leveraged in helping our clients to design, build and manage their private cloud environments, including integration into their existing infrastructure. Another factor in achieving this recognition is Mainline's ability to offer the broadest portfolio of IBM hardware, software and services in combination with our proven consultative sales approach known formally as the Discovery Workshop.

"Our goal at Mainline is to help our clients build cloud computing solutions that will work within their environment today, prepare them for the changing demands of business tomorrow, and assist them with implementation and support at every step of the way," states Donn Bullock, Mainline vice president of sales for virtualization and cloud computing. "As one of the hallmarks of the Mainline virtualization practice, our cloud computing solutions allow our customers to improve IT efficiency and agility and deliver the day-one ROI that customers expect. Receiving the IBM Cloud Builder certification enhances our cloud computing program as it affirms our commitment to our customers and demonstrates the proven expertise and real-world experience that our customers have come to enjoy."

About Mainline Information Systems, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Mainline began by offering information technology solutions and consulting in the midrange server markets. Since then, it has become a global provider of information technology and business solutions, with more than 600 employees nationwide. Mainline has received many industry accolades, including VMware Global Desktop Virtualization Partner of the Year, Red Hat's North America Partner of the Year, multiple IBM Leadership Awards and a HP Virtualization Elite partner designation. Mainline provides solutions throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Brazil. The company may be reached by phone at 850.219.5000 and on the Internet at www.mainline.com.

Media Contacts:

Mary Strauss
Vice President of Marketing
239.283.3995
mary.strauss@mainline.com

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