I want to inform you that Decision Systems Plus, Inc. has partnered with Forval International, a publicly traded company headquartered in Japan, to provide ElipServices™, an affordable, subscription-based managed IT service for small to mid-size companies and back office network operations.
This agreement will enable us to offer superior IT services, furthering our mission of increasing our customer's profitability and giving them a competitive advantage in their marketplace.
ElipServices includes each of the following solutions:
- Remote Backup – Offsite, automatic nightly back up of files to a secure data center
- Site-to-site VPN – Seamlessly, secure communications between offices
- Remote Access VPN – Securely work from home, as if you were in the office
- Firewall - Managed firewall security backed by 24x7 technical support
- Secure WiFi – Wireless Internet access throughout the office
- Print Server – Print from anywhere in the office
- Shared Storage – Easily share files on the network while maintaining control over who has access to those files
- Network Performance Tuning – Optimize VoIP and data traffic on a broadband connection
We developed the enclosed press release explaining our relationship with Forval and the valuable solutions they provide small to midsize businesses.
Please contact me if you would like additional information or insight into this topic.
Best wishes,
Randy Wear
President
Decision Systems Plus, Inc.
Decision Systems Plus Joins Forces With Forval To Provide Innovative Subscription-Based Managed IT Services to Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Leading Business Communications Provider Offers Solutions That Enhance Network Operation Efficiencies and Security
DES PLAINES, IL – May 23, 2007 - Decision Systems Plus, a leader in business communications, announced today that it has joined forces with Forval International, a publicly traded company headquartered in Japan, to provide ElipServices™, an affordable, subscription-based managed IT service for small to mid-size (SMB) enterprises and back office network operations. This agreement will enable Decision Systems Plus to offer the highly sought after IT services, furthering the company's mission of increasing their customer's profitability, improving employee productivity and giving them a competitive advantage in their marketplace.
ElipServices comprises multiple security, disaster recovery and network performance services, delivered through an ElipSwitch™, a proprietary all-in-one gateway appliance managed remotely. The combined solution is specifically designed for smaller businesses, remote users or branch offices of larger companies that may not have the resources to effectively manage their IT needs. ElipServices includes each of the following solutions:
- Remote Backup – Offsite, automatic nightly back up of files to a secure data center
- Site-to-site VPN – Seamlessly, secure communications between offices
- Remote Access VPN – Securely work from home, as if you were in the office
- Firewall - Managed firewall security backed by 24x7 technical support
- Secure WiFi – Wireless Internet access throughout the office
- Print Server – Print from anywhere in the office
- Shared Storage – Easily share files on the network while maintaining control over who has access to those files
- Network Performance Tuning – Optimize VoIP and data traffic on a broadband connection
"ElipServices is a great offering for Decision Systems Plus, providing a much needed service for under-served customers concerned about data loss, Internet security threats, and network management," said David Fortini, president of Forval International. "Smaller offices share the same IT needs of larger organizations but often can't afford the expense necessary to effectively address IT infrastructure issues. ElipServices effectively bridges the gap between the haves and have-nots for this market segment. We're excited about the opportunity to deliver our solution to Decision Systems Plus' customers."
"We are pleased to add Forval International's innovative service,” commented Randy Wear, president of Decision Systems Plus. "We analyzed a number of these types of solutions and found that ElipServices provided the greatest value proposition at the most cost effective price. A large segment of the region's business will utilize this solution."
ABOUT DECISION SYSTEMS PLUS, INC.
Decision Systems Plus, Inc. is a premier member of Technology Assurance Group (TAG), a national association of independently owned business communications providers. Founded in 1985, Decision Systems Plus, Inc. (DSPI) provides computer and telephone technology infrastructure sales and support nationwide, to increase client's productivity and profitability. DSPI are specialists in technology infrastructure support, including cabling, desktop, computer room, telephone room, local and wide area network, communication applications (eg. CTI) and telephone lines to connect an enterprise to the rest of the world for voice and data. Headquartered in a suburb of Chicago, DSPI's local team has hundreds of combined years of experience and has been involved in thousands of implementations during their careers. DSPI also has offices throughout the U.S., and strategic relationships with firms around the world. DSPI is located at 1011 E. Touhy, Des Plaines, IL 60018. For more information, please call 847-699-9960 or visit www.dspi.com.
