KPMG's IT Advisory professionals can help align your information technology capabilities with the strategic and financial objectives of your organization. With our understanding of both business objectives and the use of enabling technology, we can help ensure that your IT services meet the current and future needs of your business.

KPMG's network of professionals in 148 countries gives us both global breadth and local understanding. We possess in-depth knowledge of local markets, regulations, and tax law, enabling us to help your organization reduce operating costs, improve speed and quality of service, and improve its ability to meet the rapidly changing landscape of business and technology requirements. For more information, please visit us at www.us.kpmg.com.
 

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Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com.
 

The Dell EqualLogic PS Series is the industry’s leading family of iSCSI-based midrange enterprise SAN solutions. Dell provides businesses of all sizes an affordable, easy-to-manage alternative to expensive and complex traditional storage systems, while giving customers a range of choices in performance, capacity, and cost. All PS Series storage arrays come with enterprise storage management features, including remote replication and thin provisioning, as standard features at no additional cost. The PS Series virtual storage architecture enables simple set up, automated management, multiple tiers of storage, on-demand scalability, and seamless interoperability with virtual infrastructure solutions from industry leading technology partners.  http://www.equallogic.com/  

BMC Software is a leading global provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to automate their IT and align it to the needs of the business. Delivering Business Service Management, BMC solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases and service management.  For the four fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2007, BMC revenue was approximately $1.7 billion. For more information, visit www.bmc.com.

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XO Communications is the proven provider of telecommunications services for business.  For more than a decade, XO has provided dependable voice, data, converged and managed services to businesses that need a proven, responsive and cost-effective alternative to phone company monopolies and risky startups. We offer one of the broadest portfolios of voice, data and Internet products and services on the market. And we handle more than 10 billion minutes of Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic per year.  XO provides secure online support through the XO Business Center, where you can manage product features, check trouble ticket status, view, download, pay bills, and more.  XO call centers are staffed around the clock in the event of a service issue.  A Proven Network:  XO owns and operates one of the highest capacity IP networks in the industry, delivering data at the fastest speeds available today.  We provide nationwide voice and data services on our secure, private network, which includes more than 3,000 fiber-fed buildings, one million metro fiber miles, and an 18,000 route-mile intercity network.  Proven Solutions:  We provide a broad menu of simple, seamless solutions for business through our popular VoIP bundles, ala-carte, and turnkey, managed service solutions. And we do it all on a single bill with a single point of accountability. All of our standard products -- including our popular XOptions® Flex IP voice and data bundle -- come with a three-month, no-risk satisfaction guarantee.  Proven Performance: XO is financially stable and operationally strong.  Over the last three years, we have improved gross margins by 23%, and reduced debt by more than 40%, giving XO one of the lowest debt levels -- relative to our peers -- in our industry. www.XO.com or http://www.xo.com/forms/Campaign/ExternalSales/ContactSales/ContactSales.aspx

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COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: CITP) is a leading information technology services company with 47 offices across the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) and offices in Canada and the U.K. We currently serve more than 30% of the Fortune 500 and 60% of the Fortune 100 companies. With approximately 5,000 consultants on assignment in the U.S, Canada and the U.K., we support client staffing and project needs on an international, regional and local basis.  Our recruiting expertise and client-service culture enable us to provide scalable teams of IT workers to tackle the challenges of recruitment, staffing, management and/or administration of IT human capital. COMSYS provides just-in-time IT resources or project management for small, medium and large organizations in the public and private sectors.

Our integrated project methodology, along with our PMI® and ISO 9001:2000-based project management process, allow COMSYS to deliver turn-key technology and business process solutions, ranging from applications to the infrastructure. COMSYS' Managed Solutions group can provide full deliverable based project services, ranging from discrete development and integration activities, to full functional outsourcing. Through our network of development centers across the U.S. and our global resources, COMSYS can deliver services onsite, offsite or offshore.  As a leader in the vendor management sector, COMSYS has developed a proven offering to help companies effectively manage their contingent staffing usage. With our Service Procurement Management (SPM) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), COMSYS can provide the complete cycle of human resource management services.

Whether you need an individual resource, a team of resources or a complete solution, COMSYS is here to help put IT to work.  www.Comsys.com

NEON Enterprise Software is a leading technology provider of data management solutions that allow organizations to preserve, protect, retain and cost effectively manage their database data for its legal life. In an ever-changing world, our solutions allow you to manage your data with confidence and minimize business risk. Founded in 1995, NEON Enterprise Software is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, and serves customers worldwide with its dedicated team of industry experts.  For more information about NEON Enterprise Software, visit www.neonesoft.com or call 281-491-6366 or 888-338-6366.

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STEP RESOURCES provides energy management consulting services ranging from strategic advice on extracting value from assets to complex negotiations with utilities.  Our principals have extensive experience in energy on a national basis.  What makes STEP unique in this area is its ability to integrate extensive knowledge of the energy markets with the operations necessary to make a business function effectively  Having developed and implemented strategies for a variety of companies, including Fortune 100, all of our solutions are customized and based on a breath of experience, and implemented with confidence, providing customers significant value.  For More Information: www.Step-Resources.com

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The omNovia Secure Conference V.3 pioneers the next generation of Internet based conferencing and group collaboration. Without any software installs or upgrades Secure Conference V.3 offers integrated high quality voice, live video, desktop sharing, white board and many other interactive tools allowing you to: Hold meetings with your customers, colleagues or partners in different locations and work on documents /in real-time/ just as you would if meeting in person.  Conduct trainings or meetings for hundreds, even thousands, of attendees, or just a few.   Present your products and services live to potential customers anywhere across the globe.   Incredible gains in productivity come from increased timely communications. Effective trainings and meetings take place in minutes, not days or weeks, with attendees spread anywhere across the world. That adds up to significant reductions in your travel costs and makes Secure Conference a must-have tool for any size organization. For More Info:  www.omNovia.com
 

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The union of Aastra Technologies Limited and Intecom in March 2005 produced a strong, global telephony company with a rich heritage of innovation. Both companies played pivotal roles in evolving the market to where it is today, bringing innovation to market through carriers or other well-known brands. Aastra was a key player in developing technologies such as distinctive ring and caller I.D. that are ubiquitous today. Over the years, Intecom has been responsible for many key milestones in the industry. This forward-thinking organization was the first company to develop a commercial IP-PBX for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), later sold to a larger technology company. This type of vision is still very much alive at Intecom today. With the global reach of Aastra, the vision of Intecom, and vast experience of both companies combined, this new powerhouse organization is now stepping to the forefront to offer superior products and support services directly to the marketplace with plans to continue to revolutionize the industry. Today, Aastra supports hundreds of thousands of enterprise voice systems installed in over 80 countries. Our customers represent a wide range of sizes across multiple industries including 80 of the largest contact centers in the U.S. Learn more » http://www.aastraintecom.com

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Prominente is a leading IT company at national and international levels, specializing in software development and testing services. We have one of the biggest software factories in Latin America. Our results are supported by 10 years of certified quality. Our tradition of dedication and excellence is backed by 20 years’ experience in the market. We manage over 400 servers, 300 applications, more than 22,000 development hours a month, 3,000,000+ transactions a day, in 10 different sites, with non-stop 7x24x365 services.  For More Info: http://www.prominente.us/  

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Cypress Communications: Boasting a 20-year legacy and more than 6,500 customers coast-to-coast, Cypress provides Communications as a Service (CaaS) to small- and mid-sized enterprises. CaaS goes beyond traditional hosted VoIP offerings by delivering a fully managed unified communications solution. Comprehensive and flexible, the CaaS solution from Cypress includes integrated voice and data access, desktop phones, soft phones, local and long-distance voice services, voicemail, advanced collaboration tools and remote office functionality. From their computers, users can take advantage of productivity-enhancing applications such as real-time presence, desktop video, unified messaging, chat, file sharing, and Outlook integration. As a Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 award recipient, Cypress Communications is also recognized as one of the fastest growing telecommunication companies in North America. Cypress is headquartered in Atlanta. The company’s Web address is www.cypresscom.net. 
 


 

H i g h e r O u t  was founded in 2004 by Jeff McAdams after a decade of experience observing the recurring challenges and inefficiencies that undermine a typical recruiting cycle. McAdams launched HigherOut to offer companies a more efficient, cost-effective means of filling organizational gaps, his term for the vacuum created by an open business-critical position. Unlike traditional headhunting firms, HigherOut works with company leaders and HR departments as a partner committed to driving businesses forward. HigherOut takes a consulting-style approach to recruiting by first compiling a comprehensive recruiting needs assessment that uncovers both strengths and gaps in the business’ personnel capabilities. This process helps identify the candidates most likely to embody an optimal business solution.  As a strategic recruiting and consulting firm, HigherOut provides a full-range of staffing solutions for any organization from the Fortune 50 to small business. With more than 200 years of combined Oracle network experience, HigherOut offers unparalleled insight for organizations seeking well-qualified Oracle consultants.  Offering diverse services across a number of industries including technology, service, software development and manufacturing, HigherOut is focused on delivering recruiting solutions that drive client performance. Higher Out is based in Austin, Texas. More Info: www.HigherOut.com
 

Resources Global Professionals is a leading innovator in professional services. We help clients execute internal projects by teaming our highly qualified professionals with our clients' internal staff. Resources Global Professionals is designed to support business leaders and their internal initiatives in areas such as Finance & Accounting, Human Capital, Information Management, Risk Management & Internal Audit, Legal and Regulatory and Supply Chain Management. For More Info: http://www.resourcesglobal.com/us/            

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Compuware Corporation makes IT rock around the world, helping CIOs optimize IT performance to achieve business goals. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at http://www.compuware.com.
 

Daybreak Intellectual Capital Solutions
Daybreak ICS is a leading provider of enterprise content management (ECM) solutions, enabling the world’s top companies and government agencies to more effectively manage their information. Daybreak offers a full suite of ECM products and services in the create/capture, manage, deliver, and archive spaces and provides collaborative software tools that function across multiple ECM platforms. Founded in 2002, Daybreak provides implementation of customized ECM solutions, innovative software products, and specialized training to organizations worldwide. For more information, call 802-264-4000 or visit www.daybreakICS.com.

Quest Software, Inc., a leading enterprise systems management vendor, delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases, Windows infrastructure and virtual environments. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps more than 90,000 customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest provides customers with client management as well as server and desktop virtualization solutions through its subsidiaries, ScriptLogic and Vizioncore. Quest Software can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com

 

Secure Computing (Nasdaq: SCUR), a leading enterprise gateway security company, delivers a comprehensive set of best-of-breed solutions that help customers protect their critical web, email and network assets. Uniquely qualified to be the global gateway security provider to organizations of all sizes, our more than 19,000 global customers in 106 countries, supported by a worldwide network of more than 1800 partners, include the majority of the Dow Jones Global 50 Titans and more than half of the Fortune 50 and Fortune 500. Secure Computing delivers proactive, integrated security solutions to some of the most prominent organizations in financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, public utilities, education and national and local governments. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and has offices worldwide.  For additional information click to www.securecomputing.com
 

 

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Forrester Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) is an independent research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice to global leaders in business and technology. Forrester works with professionals in 19 key roles at major companies providing proprietary research, consumer insight, consulting, events, and peer-to-peer executive programs. For more than 25 years, Forrester has been making IT, marketing, and technology industry leaders successful every day. For more information, visit www.forrester.com.
 

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iPass helps enterprises unify the management of remote and mobile connectivity and devices. With iPass software and services, customers can create easy-to-use broadband solutions for their mobile workers, home offices, and branch and retail locations, complete with device management, security validation, and unified billing. iPass offerings are powered by its leading global virtual network, on-demand management platform, and award-winning client software. Hundreds of Global 2000 companies rely on iPass services, including Nokia, Reuters and Sony Ericsson. Founded in 1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information, click to www.iPass.com