Cima Solutions Group Receives Certification to Become an Authorized Seller of IBM Tivoli® Software

Dallas, Texas – January 26th, 2010: Cima Solutions Group today announced it has achieved certification to become an Authorized seller of IBM Tivoli® 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.”

"IBM's announcement is further testimony to their commitment to business partners," said John Alday, president, "The skills Cima has developed around IBM's  Tivoli® software provide us the capability to deliver mission critical infrastructure to our clients."

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 Cima Solutions Group

Cima Solutions Group (Cima) is a nationally recognized minority-owned enterprise with deep skills focused on delivering  Optimized Information Technology Infrastructure, IT Service Management Framework, and Business Continuity Solutions. 

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