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"We are truly honored to receive such a prestigious award from Cisco," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "We value our strong partnership with Cisco, allowing us to provide the best products and solutions to our customers for many years to come."

DSI received the award as recognition for leading with Cisco Capital financing. From fair market value (FMV) leases and full pay-out leases to loans, Cisco Capital provides a variety of financing options to help customers meet their business needs. It helps customers take full advantage of financing to extend credit lines, and preserve capital with predictable and flexible payment structures. Financing can bring technology investments forward to accelerate competitive advantage.

The Cisco Partner Summit is an annual event where Cisco announces new technology and ideas, their partner ecosystem strategy, and how their partners can make a mark on the world. This three-day event is filled with new partnerships, learning opportunities, and a glimpse into the future of technology. The 2017 theme was "Own IT", focusing on how Cisco and its partners can "drive digital business for customers… reinventing the network with The Network Intuitive, embracing a multi-cloud world, all while making sure security is part of everything we do".

"DSI has grown tremendously in the past couple of years and continues to gain loyal customers nationwide," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "The brand reflects DSI’s focus on complete IT capabilities and the company’s continued position as a leading, national Value-Add Reseller and service provider of top industry products and solutions."

The new website provides a positive visitor experience by adding more user-friendly features such as contact forms (including a quote form at dsitech.com/quote), easy navigation, and responsive design for viewing on mobile and tablet devices.

"This brand initiative keeps our trusted name of DISYS Solutions Inc. while incorporating how people naturally refer to the company as DSI," said Bechara. "We wanted a domain name that was straightforward and easily identifiable by current and future customers and partners."

The HPE Gold Partner status is based on outstanding achievement in selling a significant volume of HPE products and services, sales revenue, and technical and sales competency. As a Gold Partner, DSI demonstrates proficiency in designing, delivering, and supporting the entire line of HPE products. This ability is derived from the skills and expertise of DSI pre-sales consultants, engineers, and sales teams.

"We are excited to have risen to this important level of partner status with HPE," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "This recognition is the direct result of our investment and strong commitment to effectively deliver best-in-class technology solutions. The HPE Gold Partner status positions us for further success with our customers as we continue to drive the benefits of data center virtualization and network connectivity solutions that are based on products and services from HPE."

DSI provides a complete portfolio of professional and managed services which helps customers enhance the value of their IT investments across verticals such as government, education, healthcare, finance, and banking. Close working relationships through strategic partners have been key to our success. We strive for excellence, constantly improving ourselves, our teams, and our services and products. This drive to be the very best is why we are proud to add this Gold Partner status with HPE to our list of top tier partnerships.

To be able to offer this Cisco Powered Service, DSI completed a rigorous third-party audit to verify that Cisco Powered Services are delivered with enterprise-class reliability, security, and support. DSI will be identified as a Cloud and Managed Services Master Partner in the online Cisco Partner Locator In recognition of this achievement.

"Achieving the Masters designation within the Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Program brings greater breadth and depth to our service offerings, and builds upon our existing Managed Services, Cloud, Security, and Collaboration offerings," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Our clients are demanding options when it comes to technology consumption models and DSI is leveraging certifications like Cisco Managed Services Master to give our customers the peace of mind that our systems, services, and delivery models stand up against the highest auditing levels from world class organizations like Cisco. Our teams have worked hard over the last year to achieve this Master level certification and Cisco’s accreditation affirms our knowledge and expertise."

Upon presenting DSI with this designation, Cisco commented on the commitment and expertise that DSI has demonstrated and stated that they look forward to a continued, successful partnership.

In addition to being a Cisco Gold Partner, DSI adds Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Program (CMSP) Master to their list of Cisco Master Certifications that includes Master Collaboration Partner and Master Security Partner.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition for our commitment to customer service," said Atul Bhatia, DSI President and CEO. "Being honored for customer satisfaction shows the dedication of our amazing team and sets our company apart from the rest".

The Cisco Partner Summit is an annual event where Cisco announces new technology and ideas, their partner ecosystem strategy, and how their partners can make a mark on the world. This three day event is filled with new partnerships, learning opportunities, and a glimpse into the future of technology. The 2016 theme is "Full Speed", focusing on the "rapid pace of change; there’s never been a better time to align, connect, and create solutions that deliver and disrupt".

"The DSI team members train and work very hard to provide excellent customer service on a daily basis," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "We always put the customer first and this prestigious award demonstrates that we truly value those relationships".

The IoT Specialization demonstrates DSI’s expertise in providing solutions that connect physical security devices to the electronic world, creating a secure infrastructure for customers using the most current technology for video surveillance and access control solutions. As an Advanced SP for Optical Technology, DSI expertly integrates optical networking into the customer’s IT infrastructure in order to improve overall manageability, scalability, and efficiency, resulting in greater cost savings for the customer. This technology minimizes the need to maintain multiple area networks, supports a wide range of applications, and overcomes distance limitations.

"DSI team members worked very hard to earn these advanced specializations," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "They dedicated many hours to learning, training, and implementation, which ultimately makes the team stronger and provides more options for our customers."

Additionally, DSI holds Advanced Specializations in Collaboration Architecture, Core and WAN, Data Center Architecture, Enterprise Networks Architecture, Security Architecture, Unified Access, Unified Computing Technology, and Unified Fabric Technology. We are a Cisco Gold Partner, Master Collaboration Partner, Master Security Partner, and the number one partner for revenue in the Mid-Atlantic region. DSI recently received the "Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Partner of the Year" award for the Americas East at Cisco’s 2016 Partner Summit.

"DSI has 25 years of experience in the SLED market, so we understand the needs of educational institutions at all levels," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Our team of certified engineers is working with HCPS to modernize their elementary school network infrastructure, which will benefit the students and staff members for years to come."

Henrico County is located just north of the state capital of Richmond with a population of over 320,000, the fifth most populous county in Virginia. HCPS is the sixth largest public school division in Virginia comprised of 72 schools and program centers serving 50,000 students.

"The large scope of this project requires precise planning and execution at every step of the process," said Bechara. "HCPS will be able to operate normally on a daily basis as the DSI team designs and implements these important infrastructure updates."

DSI is a Cisco Gold Partner, Master Collaboration Partner, Master Security Partner, and has achieved ten advanced specializations including Data Center Architecture, Enterprise Networks Architecture, and Security Architecture. DSI is the number one partner for revenue in the Mid-Atlantic region and received the "Public Sector Capital Partner of the Year" award at Cisco’s 2015 Partner Summit.

"DSI has a state-of-the-art NOC managed by exceptional Network Technicians," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "The upgraded facility allows the team to continue offering the best possible support for our customers, including around the clock security monitoring and award-winning customer service."

The NOC is part of DSI’s robust offerings for Managed Services that include Asset & Facilities Management, Managed Cloud & Collaboration Service Provider, Managed Security Service Provider & Network Management, Managed VoIP (Hosted Voice), and Project Management & Engineering Support. Managed Services are cost-effective and help businesses run more efficiently because they allow DSI to assume full responsibility from start to finish (or as an ongoing service). Visit dsitech.com for details.

DSI is a Cisco Master Security Partner (in addition to Gold Partner and Master Collaboration Partner) with a team of fully certified engineers, including a Cisco Designated VIP for Security and Network Management.

Cisco Smart Net is a total care service that helps reduce downtime with fast, expert technical support and flexible hardware coverage. It also offers integrated smart capabilities, providing current information about an agency’s installed base, contracts, and security alerts to enhance the efficiency of support workflows.

"DSI is the ideal company to provide these services to the Department of Commerce because we understand their pain points and their overall need for increased efficiency," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Cisco Smart Net services combined with our award-winning customer care provides a unique experience that helps these agencies solve their IT challenges."

DSI is a Cisco Gold Partner, Master Collaboration Partner, Master Security Partner, and the number one partner for revenue in the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition to the U.S. Department of Commerce, DSI has Federal contracts with the GSA (Schedule 70), NASA (SEWP V), NIH (NITAAC CIO-CS), and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

"Our company history began in Virginia and we take pride in creating lasting relationships with statewide agencies," said Alan Bechara, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "The VITA contract is an excellent way for state and local entities to purchase the best hardware and receive expert installation service from an award-winning company."

VITA is a unique organization, pioneering a 21st century model for Information Technology (IT) governance and operational excellence. The creation of VITA represents the most comprehensive reform of state government IT in the nation and firmly establishes Virginia as a leader in the use of technology in government. VITA’s services can be thought of as the IT utility that supports specific agency requirements as they endeavor to deliver citizen services. While the agency works directly with the citizen, VITA works with the agency as a 'behind-the-scenes' service provider.

DSI is a Cisco Gold Partner, Master Collaboration Partner, Master Security Partner, and has achieved ten advanced specializations. DSI is the number one partner for revenue in the Mid-Atlantic region and received the "Public Sector Capital Partner of the Year" award at Cisco’s 2015 Partner Summit.

"Alan Bechara comes to us with more than 25 years of experience in the industry and we are proud to have him on our team," said Atul Bhatia, DSI President and CEO. "We look forward to working with Mr. Bechara to take our sales to the next level and continue to provide top level solutions and services to organizations nationwide."

Mr. Bechara was previously President of PCMG, Inc., which he developed into a leading national government IT reseller. His tenure was capped with record revenue and profit in 2014 that more than tripled in three years. Mr. Bechara was also Vice President of Insight Public Sector (formerly Comark), a start‐up sales and marketing organization that grew to $200 million in revenues during his tenure.

"Mr. Bechara has been very successful at developing the vision, direction, and strategies required for leading businesses and creating a positive corporate reputation,” said Bhatia. “I’m confident that his proven track record and relationship building skills will be valuable assets for DSI and its customers."

"We are very excited about this move, as it ushers in a new era for our company within a booming technology based region," said Atul Bhatia, DSI President and CEO. "Moving to the new office is a natural next step in order to better serve our customers. It also reflects DSI’s positive growth as we continue to expand our customer base nationally."

DSI's larger, newly renovated facility has more space to accommodate product inventory, labs, work stations, and meeting/collaboration areas. The address is 44670 Cape Court, Suite 100, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147. Additional contact information, such as new phone numbers, can be found at dsitech.com.

"We are extremely honored to be recognized in such a prestigious manner," said Atul Bhatia, DSI President and CEO. "Everyone at DSI has been working very hard and this award is indicative of latent potential for further growth and success."

The Cisco Partner Summit is an annual event where Cisco announces new technology and ideas, their partner ecosystem strategy, and how their partners can make a mark on the world. This three day event was filled with new partnerships, learning opportunities, and a glimpse into the future of technology. The 2015 theme was "Be Bold", to break through barriers and blaze trails others only dare to imagine: to seize new opportunities, unleash innovation, and empower customers in new ways.

"DSI is honored to be awarded the CIO‐CS contract by NITAAC for Small Business," said Atul Bhatia, DSI President and CEO. "We look forward to bringing the best products and services to the Federal Government. Our entire team of IT Certified professionals looks forward to supporting NIH, Federal agencies, and their government contractors to provide and implement IT solutions to positively impact services and ensure success in mission objectives."

DSI’s CIO‐CS contract will provide Federal users with everything IT, including services such as deployment and installation, maintenance and training, engineering studies, enterprise licenses and extended warranties, cloud, mobility, collaboration tools, web and video‐conferencing, cyber security, and virtualization. For more information, go to dsitech.com/contracts/federal/nitaac-ciocs.html.

NITAAC completed a comprehensive review process of DSI prior to award, which included technical capabilities, past performance, price and cost. This enables CO's to use streamlined evaluations at the delivery order level, resulting in significant savings in time, money, and resources.

The Government‐Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a ten‐year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five‐year base period and a five‐year option to extend. The contract value has a maximum ceiling of $20 billion. SEWP V is designed to offer state‐of‐the‐art IT products and services to NASA, all U.S. Federal agencies, and their authorized contractors.

"DSI is honored to be awarded SEWP V by NASA in Group C for Small Business and Group D, Full and Open," said Atul Bhatia, DSI President and CEO. "Our entire Cisco and HP certified teams look forward to supporting NASA, Federal agencies, and their government contractors to provide and implement IT solutions to positively impact services and ensure success in mission objectives."