HERNDON, VA - April 5, 2016 - ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS - news) today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named ePlus to its 2016 Tech Elite 250 list.  This annual list honors an exclusive group of North American IT solution providers that have earned the highest number of advanced technical certifications from leading technology vendors.

 

To compile the annual list, The Channel Company's research group and CRN editors work together to identify the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the North American IT channel.  Companies who have obtained these elite designations- which enable solution providers to deliver premium products, services, and customer support-are then selected from a pool of online applicants.

 

ePlus is an engineering-centric technology solutions provider that helps organizations imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology.  It delivers a full range of IT solutions and services to its customers, from data centers and cloud computing to security, collaboration, infrastructure, and more.

 

"The solution providers selected for our annual Tech Elite 250 list have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and gained strong industry credibility by earning some of the most difficult IT certifications available from top technology vendors," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company.  "Attainment of these exclusive certifications strengthens the channel as a whole by invigorating partnerships and enabling the delivery of exceptional customer service. We congratulate each of these organizations and look forward to their continued success."

 

"We're pleased to make CRN's list of the Tech Elite 250 again this year," said Mark Marron, chief operating officer of ePlus.  "By maintaining the highest technical certifications from our top manufacturing partners, we approach every engagement with deep engineering expertise across all key technologies and a strong commitment to the customer experience.  We look forward to continuing to design and deliver innovative, scalable, and integrated solutions that drive transformative business outcomes."

 

Coverage of the Tech Elite 250 will be featured in the April issue of CRN, and online at www.crn.com.

 

About the Channel Company

 

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms.  As the channel catalyst, it connects and empowers technology suppliers, solution providers, and end users.  Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, the company draws from its deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.  Visit www.thechannelco.com for more information.  CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC.  The Channel Company logo is a trademark of The Channel Company, LLC (registration pending).  All rights reserved.

 

 

ePlus is an engineering-centric technology solutions provider that helps organizations imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology.  With the highest certifications from top technology partners and expertise in key technologies from data center to security, cloud, and collaboration, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler.  Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,000 associates serving a diverse set of customers nationally, and in Europe.  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 at www.facebook.com/ePlusinc and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ePlus.   ePlus. Where Technology Means More.

 

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