IBM Recognizes S1 IT Solutions for Outstanding Achievements in Business and Technology Excellence
Boise, Idaho – June 9 2009 – S1 IT Solutions, a leading technology solution provider, was named recipient of the award for “Winning Solution with Power Systems and AIX” in the 2009 IBM Beacon Awards competition for delivering outstanding value and innovative approaches to helping clients address unique business challenges. This is the highest award given in the global IBM Business Partner community.
The IBM Beacon Awards are an integral part of IBM’s PartnerWorld program, which provides industry recognition, increased visibility and promotional opportunities to IBM global Business Partners. Members of IBM PartnerWorld benefit from global marketing and technical enablement initiatives to drive new revenue and market opportunities through the delivery of innovative business solutions.
“We are very proud to have won an IBM Beacon Award this year,” says Erik Cline, President, S1 IT Solutions. “It is nice for our employees as well as our customers that S1 is recognized for the great work that gets done as we collaborate together to create world class solutions.”
S1 delivered a complete solution encompassing IBM hardware, software, and services. S1’s resources administered support, training and upgrades as well as providing the customer with the knowledge that as they move forward in this critical environment that IBM will be pushing these technologies forward to make them better and more reliable.
The IBM Beacon Awards recognize excellence in the development and delivery of solutions and services that Business Partners deliver to clients around the world. More than 340 nominations were judged by a team of leading industry journalists, analysts and IBM executives, who selected winners and finalists in the 22 award categories.
"IBM is dedicated to helping our global Business Partners deliver innovative solutions that enable our joint clients transform their business operations," said Rich Hume, general manager, IBM Global Business Partner Organization. "S1 IT Solutions was recognized in “Winning Solutions with Power Systems and AIX” based on their technology leadership and commitment to delivering customer value. This award is a testament to their commitment to delivering on IBM's smarter planet vision."
For more information about the IBM Beacon Awards, including descriptions of the winning entries and details about the finalists, please visit http://www-1.ibm.com/partnerworld/pwhome.nsf/weblook/2009_awards.html.
To learn more about IBM PartnerWorld, a comprehensive program that offers marketing and sales resources, training, certification and technical support to help create new revenue and market opportunities for IBM Business Partners, visit http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld.
About S1 IT Solutions
S1 IT Solutions is a strategic technology partner to progressive companies and organizations, providing enterprise solutions that help you navigate the world of convergence. We offer one source for seamless, high-value voice and data products that enhance information management.
S1 IT Solutions is headquartered in Boise, ID with regional offices in Vancouver, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, Seattle, WA and Sacramento, CA. For more information, contact Chelsea Jones, Director of Marketing, at 208.381.0679 or cjones@chooseS1.com.