ePlus Achieves Elite Status by Obtaining Cisco Master Networking Certification

ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that it has achieved a rare and industry-leading Cisco Gold Master Networking Certification, placing it among an elite group of fewer than 30 partners globally who currently carry this distinction.

The Cisco Master Networking Certification is a rigorous exam comprised of multiple components, including both technical and sales evaluations. The intention of the evaluation is to ensure the partner has the skills to engage customers in a strategic discussion to determine how Cisco solutions can solve their business problems and support those solutions during and after deployment.

“We are very excited about earning the highly coveted Master Networking Certification and joining the ranks of a very select group of organizations who have obtained this level of expertise,” said Darren Raiguel, Chief Operating Officer and President of ePlus Technology, inc. “Our goal is to help customers use technology to prepare for and attain their business objectives. This achievement is a testament to the fact that we can do just that. Adding this fourth Master Certification to our roster along with Data Center/Hybrid Cloud, Security, and Collaboration is the most solid endorsement of our mastery of Cisco technologies in existence.”

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 [email protected]. Connect with ePlus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. ePlus, Where Technology Means More^®.

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