Integrated Solutions Management, Inc (ISM) Joins The VMware Authorized Consultant (VAC) Program

    TAMPA, FL, January 29, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Integrated Solutions Management, Inc. (ISM) announces that during the fourth quarter of 2008 it successfully completed all training and certifications required to enter the VMware Authorized Consulting (VAC) program. Already a VMware Enterprise Partner, the addition to the VAC program solidifies ISM's position as a key VMware partner with a unique perspective on deploying the virtual infrastructure. ISM not only has the unparalleled ability to implement the technical aspects of a virtualization initiative, but has also extended the IT business processes in its Framework for IT Success (SM) (a.k.a. Fritz (SM)) to account for the dynamic, flexible nature of virtualization. Bill Banks, President of ISM put it this way, "Information technology success is defined by three things: people, process, and technology. Too often, one or more of these elements are ignored, or worse yet explicitly excluded, when deploying new IT solutions. And make no mistake; virtualization impacts the enterprise well beyond the data center. In other words, if your virtualization initiative struggles, or worse yet fails, it is not because of the technology."

In conjunction with entering the VAC, ISM is announcing its Virtualization Assessment service offering, leveraging VMware Capacity Planner. VMware Capacity Planner provides insight into IT resource utilization and assists in the development of a virtualization roadmap for server containment and consolidation. "VMware Capacity Planner provides the technical data required to scope and prioritize your server consolidation efforts. However, that's only part of story. Change management changes significantly. IT security is materially impacted. Systems procurement is a whole new ballgame. The list goes on," said James Daley, Director of Virtualization at ISM. Leveraging 17+ years of IT business consulting experience, ISM provides an assessment deliverable that details not only how to technically deploy your virtual infrastructure, but also details the operational changes necessary to maximize your VMware investment and avoid some common virtualization pitfalls, such as virtual server sprawl and inadequate security.

Scheduling an ISM Virtualization Assessment can be done by calling the ISM main office - 813/855-3710 - and asking to speak to a virtualization solutions expert.

The VMware Authorized Consultant program is the VMware services-focused program for resellers and consultants delivering consulting services on VMware technology. VAC Partners are recognized specialists in virtual infrastructure and VMware technology -- providing market leading services and solutions.

About Integrated Solutions Management (ISM)

Since its founding in 1991, ISM has helped corporations improve IT strategy, performance, and alignment with the enterprise, ultimately maximizing the value IT brings to the enterprise by helping clients more effectively manage the business of IT. ISM's business practices include IT Governance/Service Management, Virtualization and Security, Application Modernization, and Project Management. For more information, please visit http://www.ismonline.com.

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