ePlus Acquires ABS Technology, Expanding Reach in Mid-Atlantic Region

HERNDON, VA – August 26, 2019 – ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced it has acquired certain assets and liabilities of Innovative Technology Systems & Solutions, Inc. (dba “ABS Technology”). The acquisition further establishes ePlus as a leading provider of consultative technology solutions in the region and gives it a stronger foothold in commercial accounts, as well as in Healthcare, Education and Government vertical industries.

 

ABS, a Virginia Beach-headquartered solutions provider with deep expertise in managed services, networking, collaboration, and security solutions, will provide a strong strategic enhancement to ePlus’ existing solutions portfolio, which includes cloud, data center, security, AI/emerging solutions, along with a comprehensive set of managed, professional and staffing services.

 

“Adding the ABS team to the ePlus roster complements our capabilities and puts us in a position to more effectively deliver innovative, customized technology solutions and certified expertise in the mid-Atlantic region,” said Mark Marron, CEO and President of ePlus. “This acquisition also strengthens our business by adding a solid, established customer-base across commercial accounts and strategic markets including healthcare, education and public sector verticals. The additional resources in this region will provide both existing ePlus and ABS customers with superior levels of customer service and support.”

 

“For almost five decades, ABS Technology has earned an excellent reputation and deep customer relationships, which are in alignment with ePlus’ culture and customer-centric approach,” said Hunter Dorroh, III, CEO of ABS Technology. “Working together, we will continue to help organizations architect, design, deploy, and manage the leading IT solutions required to help them succeed now and in the future.”

 

The acquisition closed on August 23, 2019. Terms were not disclosed.

 

About ABS Technology

 

ABS Technology is an information technology company that specializes in enterprise networking, data center, communications/collaboration, and cloud solutions, managed services, and security solutions. It holds top partner status and certification with leading technology organization, help to assess, engineer, integrate and manage comprehensive IT solutions for healthcare organizations, enterprises, and state local, and educational institutions. ABS Technology is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA with regional offices in Richmond, VA, and Roanoke, VA. For additional information, visit www.abstechnology.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 lifecycle services expertise across key areas including security, cloud, data center, collaboration, networking and emerging technologies, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler.  Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,500 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.  Connect with ePlus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.  ePlus, Where Technology Means More^®.

 

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