HERNDON, Va., Feb. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ePlus inc. (Nasdaq: PLUS ) today announced that it has added a new option to its Managed Service offerings: Enhanced Maintenance Support (EMS). Designed to lower operational costs and improve customer service experiences, EMS is a manufacturer-certified alternative for customers' existing maintenance support programs. It delivers rapid problem resolution of critical network problems, access to expert U.S.-based technical support, flexible hardware coverage, and personalized capabilities.
The initial offering provides support for Cisco equipment, and will be expanded to include additional manufacturers in the near future. In addition to the foundational support services of ePlus' current Managed Services offerings, ePlus Enhanced Maintenance Support also includes:
- Onsite Restoration of Service
- Automated Inventory
- Automated Maintenance Status
- Automated Security and Field Notices
- Automated Delta Reports
"We're pleased to expand our Managed Services offering with the addition of Enhanced Maintenance Support to help our customers streamline operational costs associated with technology support and contract and inventory management," said Dan Farrell, senior vice president of national services for ePlus Technology. "This enhanced offering allows ePlus to deliver further business value and improved platform reliability, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency for our customers. EMS helps customers by increasing transparency and visibility into core components of their business, infrastructure, compliance, and security."
More information about ePlus Enhanced Maintenance Support can be found at: http://www.eplus.com/ManagedServices/Pages/eP...pport.aspx .
About ePlus Managed Services
ePlus Managed Services help enterprises proactively control their IT infrastructure and off-load a significant burden of day-to-day IT tasks in order to optimize operations and manage risk. ePlus has delivered Managed Services for more than 10 years to a wide range of customers across multiple industry verticals through its 24/7/365 Managed Services Center. For more information about ePlus Managed Services, visit www.ePlus.com/ManagedServices/Pages/default.aspx .
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a leading integrator of technology solutions. ePlus enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and supply chain processes by delivering world-class IT products from top manufacturers, managed and professional services, flexible lease financing, proprietary software, and patented business methods and systems. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 900 associates serving federal, state, municipal, and commercial customers nationally. The Company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. 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 twitter.com/eplus .
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Kleyton Parkhurst, SVP ePlus inc. 703-984-8150
