ITASCA, Illinois – March 16, 2010 – Laurus Technologies, an Itasca, IL- based provider of IT consulting and systems integration solutions, today announced it has joined Dell’s PartnerDirect program as a Certified Dell Partner.  Built on three main tenets of simplifying IT, less complexity, and the advantages offered by the Dell business model, PartnerDirect will create a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between Dell and Laurus Technologies.  

“We are committed to expanding our portfolio of partners to offer our customers a broad range of solutions to solve business problems,” said Mike Clesceri, Partner and EVP at Laurus Technologies, who heads the firm’s Systems Integration group. “By partnering with Dell, we are renewing our promise to deliver the breadth of services and expertise that Laurus Technologies is known for.”

     As a Certified Dell Partner specializing in Enterprise Architecture, Laurus Technologies gains additional expertise in key enterprise products and solutions, including servers, storage, virtualization, computing flexibility and energy efficiency.

“We have expertise in our field, but more importantly, an outstanding ability to meet customer demands,” said Clesceri. “Being dedicated to our customers’ growing needs means our priority is more than just offering products, but complete service solutions as a trusted adviser.”

In addition to the basic benefits available to Dell Registered Partners, Laurus Technologies can take advantage of access to demonstration units, field-based account management, and a range of financing options, deal registration and support.  

PartnerDirect, administered by the Dell Americas Channel Group led by Greg Davis, is designed to provide Laurus Technologies with the opportunity to utilize Dell’s enterprise expertise while also helping Dell to evolve its culture.  

In addition to the partnership, Laurus Technologies recently announced the completion of a new customer portal for improved information technology asset management which includes Dell products. The new customer portal, available at Portal.LaurusTech.com, provides total control and visibility of a firm’s hardware instillations, track asset depreciation and book value, and manage configuration and software licensing information.

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About Laurus Technologies, Inc.
Laurus Technologies is an IT consulting and systems integration firm that helps its customers solve their most pressing business challenges. The company’s strength comes from Laurus Technologies goal of a 100% referenceable customer base has resulted in the company becoming one of the nation’s fastest growing solution providers.
its combination of business knowledge, deep technical talent and commitment to customer satisfaction.  Laurus Technologies’ people are experts in managing today’s increasingly complex IT infrastructure and delivering integration management solutions.  Laurus Technologies goal of a 100% referenceable customer base has resulted in the company becoming one of the nation’s fastest growing solution providers.

Contact:
Laurus Technologies
Steve Susina
Director of Marketing
630.521.8932
ssusina@laurustech.com
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