ePlus Acquires SLAIT Consulting, a Mid-Atlantic IT Services Provider

Extends ePlus’ Geographic Reach and Enhances Security, Data Center, and Cloud Practices with Additional Consultative Services

 

HERNDON, VA – January 22, 2019 – ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS) today announced that its subsidiary, ePlus Technology, inc. has acquired SLAIT Consulting, LLC (“SLAIT”).  SLAIT is an IT consulting and solutions provider with a focus on security advisory and managed services, managed help desk, specialized IT, staffing, and data center solutions.  The acquisition solidifies ePlus’ footprint in the Mid-Atlantic, adding SLAIT’s headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA and locations in Richmond, VA, and Charlotte, NC and extends ePlus’ security consulting and managed services capabilities. Specifically, SLAIT brings ePlus additional consultative services in the area of GRC (governance, risk management, and compliance), bespoke help desk and managed services solutions, as well as a number of relationships with fast-growing emerging vendors and related sales and engineering capabilities.

 

“Adding the talented SLAIT team enables ePlus to build regional strength in key markets and allows us to extend our customer base, particularly in the higher education and state/local government space,” stated Mark P. Marron, CEO of ePlus.  “The acquisition supports our overall growth objectives and complements our existing expertise and national practices focused on IT security and hybrid cloud.  Further, SLAIT’s consultative engagement approach is backed by a strong professional and managed services portfolio, including a robust staffing practice and  builds upon our services-led methodology to empower customers to drive IT-fueled innovation and better business outcomes.”

 

“For more than three decades, SLAIT has earned an excellent reputation and deep customer relationships, which are in alignment with ePlus’ culture and customer-centric approach,” said Casey Robinson, CEO of SLAIT Consulting.  “We look forward to combining the synergistic benefits of both companies.  Working together, we will continue to help organizations architect, design, deploy, and manage leading IT solutions required by today’s most sophisticated customers.”

 

The acquisition of SLAIT closed on January 18, 2019.  Terms were not disclosed.

 

About SLAIT Consulting

 

SLAIT Consulting is an information technology company that specializes in cyber-security and data center solutions.  It holds top partner status and certifications with leading technology organizations, helping businesses, government, and educational institutions develop comprehensive plans to build and maintain their IT infrastructure.  SLAIT is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA with regional offices in Richmond, VA, Greenbelt, MD, and Charlotte, NC.  For additional information, visit www.slaitconsulting.com.

 

About ePlus inc.

 

ePlus is a leading consultative technology solutions provider that helps customers imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology.  With the highest certifications from top technology partners and expertise in key technologies from cloud to security and digital infrastructure, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler.  Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,200 associates serving a diverse set of customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pac.  The Company is headquartered at 13595 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171.  For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com. 

 

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