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October 2008 | Atlantix Global Systems quantifies client reach with plans to implement a test market campaign for certain industries and regions. Atlantix looks to develop new business strategies for all products. Aggressive plans for 2009 will follow. NORCROSS, GA – What steps do companies with aggressive plans do to offer their clients added value? They continue to push forward. Launching a new brand, structuring a new management team, adding a new product line, and continuing to add to a solid engineering group are items that create security for clients. Throughout 2008, Atlantix Global Systems www.atlantixglobal.com has seen growth in markets that are generally stagnant in a weak economy. The ability to continue to see results comes from a commitment from senior leadership. “We understand the value we offer clients is one that can’t be challenged. The industry has always been full of sales tactics that drive sales with a sometimes faulty product. We feel as though our job is to spread our message to specific markets and provide a product that our customers will appreciate,” said Brian Glahn, Senior Vice President for Atlantix Global Systems. The equity in the Atlantix brand comes from over 30+ years of experience offering new and used refurbished hardware solutions. Atlantix offers superior brands such as Hewlett Packard, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, Sun Microsystems, Cisco and Dell. Their constant success is a result of deep pockets, understanding their products and delivering for clients. The unveiling of the new test market campaign is set for the month of October. At that time, Atlantix will announce the key markets, industries, and products available to help specific industries increase their bottom-line. “In the past year, we have been evaluating markets that are thirsty for quality hardware products specific for certain industries, mentioned Glahn. “At Atlantix we feel that we have the experience and knowledge to create sales programs for certain products that will help drive the market. We believe this test program will allow us to implement certain best practices, resulting in capturing priceless data.” Why does Atlantix plan to be aggressive in testing certain products in various markets? Atlantix has a variety of products that enhance businesses productivity. They will continue to implement lower priced hardware and maintenance program options for multiple business types. Atlantix Global Systems is the largest privately-held technology asset recovery company in the world. With over 30+ years of quality and experience, Atlantix is able to offer new and refurbished hardware solutions that are built to meet the current manufacturers’ specifications. For additional information regarding Atlantix Global Systems, please contact James Price @ 404-428-9972. | August 2008 | Atlantix Global Systems and Juniper Networks join services to provide an experience that every client will appreciate Atlantix Global Systems continues to stay true to its word; adding services and products that suit the needs of each individual customer NORCROSS, GA - After four months of developing a strategy, Atlantix Global Systems and Juniper Networks have formed a partnership that will help each party achieve their short-term and long-term goals. Atlantix Global Systems (www.atlantixglobal.com), the leader in providing server and network infrastructure hardware solutions, has allowed customers to take advantage of generous trade-in options for older equipment. On the other hand, Juniper Networks’ 49% market share comes from concentrating on the service provider market. “Our business model to date has not focused on the enterprise market. Considering our products have earned ‘Best in Class’ status, we feel as though our best practices in the service provider market and Atlantixs’ sound business strategies will help gain market share in the enterprise sector,” said Derek Maggiacomo, Business Director for Juniper Networks. Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) has been successful by understanding the needs of their clients: increasing employee productivity and reducing the cost of running their business. As of July 15, Atlantix started offering customers Juniper Networks as a solution to their IT challenges. “We are excited about adding another solution to our list of services,” stated Lyle Gore, Manager of the Networking and Communications products for Atlantix Global Systems. From the beginning of 2008, Atlantix has been diligent about increasing market share in sectors that they currently do not penetrate. Their ability to identify their clients’ needs has allowed them to broaden their offerings. “We try to serve as a partner to our clients. The fact that we can offer multiple products gives our clients a comfort level that our competitors cannot deliver.” In 2008, Atlantix has illustrated its commitment to maintaining its position as leader in the Information Technology Community. Whether it has been through acquiring companies, implementing aggressive sales strategies, or adding additional products for their customers, Atlantix is able to utilize their 30 years of experience, 30,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art testing facility and over $30 million in inventory. “The management team at Atlantix is pleased to see another goal attained for 2008. It makes us proud that our customers will continue to see our commitment to offer them systems on all levels. It’s these types of alliances that make us excited for what the future holds,” stated Brian H. Glahn, Senior Vice President for Atlantix. For additional information regarding the new relationship between Atlantix Global Systems and Juniper Networks, please contact James Price at 404-428-9972. | July 2008 | Atlantix Global Systems joins Dell's Partnerdirect Program and becomes official registered Dell partner. Norcross, Georgia, July 1, 2008 – Atlantix Global Systems, a leading privately-held technology asset recovery company, today announced it has joined Dell’s PartnerDirect program as a Registered Dell Partner. Built on three main tenets of simplifying IT, less complexity, and the advantages offered by the Dell business model, PartnerDirect will create a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between Dell and Atlantix. “PartnerDirect is designed to provide companies like Atlantix with the opportunity to utilize Dell’s enterprise expertise while also helping us to evolve our culture,” said Greg Davis, Dell vice president and general manager of Americas Channel Group. “Allowing our partners to utilize many of the features that we provide to end users to help make their companies more efficient, PartnerDirect relationships also help us to create an environment where our teams are out winning on behalf of Dell.” Over the past year, Atlantix has been passionate about capturing market share in the IT industry. Atlantix views its participation in and commitment to Dell’s Partner Direct program as a testament to their future potential. “We are pleased with the progress we are making in achieving our goals for 2008 and the decision to add Dell to our partner list has helped us get there,” said Brian Glahn, senior vice president, Atlantix Global Systems. “As a Dell partner, our management team has created a plan that positions us as a leader in the IT life cycle management process. We are pleased to see the fruit it has produced.” Through PartnerDirect, Dell is formalizing existing initiatives to help partners like Atlantix increase profitability and deliver greater value and choice to their customers. In December 2007, Dell launched a dedicated partner online community to broaden conversations about how Dell can best meet the needs of its partners and work with them to simplify information technology for their customers. Based on feedback from thousands of solution providers, features developed as part of the PartnerDirect program include: • Access to a dedicated partner Web site at www.dell.com/partner; • Partner logos and guidelines for certain marketing activities; • Dedicated sales and customer care • Certification paths and training; • Range of financing options; and, • Deal registration serviced by SalesForce.com’s partner relationship management tool. Organizations interested in Dell’s PartnerDirect program can learn more by visiting www. dell.com./partner About Atlantix Global Systems Atlantix Global Systems prides itself in being a global leader in the new and used IT marketplace for more than 31 years. Atlantix Global Systems’ hardware solutions are built to meet current manufacturers’ specifications. The company specializes in Cisco, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Sun Microsystems and a variety of storage and telecom solutions. Atlantix Service offerings include rentals, leasing, professional services, asset recovery, and customized consignment, warranty, and maintenance options. Atlantix Global Systems combines hardware and services to help provide their more than 10,000 customers with a full life cycle management process that enables them to save time and maximize their ROI. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com, or to communicate directly with Dell via a variety of online channels, go to www.dell.com/conversations. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. | June 2008 | Phoenix Asset Management expands its product line. Asset Recovery and Repossession are the first two products to utilize the Atlantix Global Systems brand. Pearl, MS – Years of experience bring credibility in the IT industry. With the merger of Phoenix Asset Management and Atlantix Global Systems, multiple parties have been able to reap the benefits of ample resources, solid financials and superior customer service. It has been a clear objective for Atlantix Global Systems to build a foundation that will support new markets, expanding product lines, and aggressive sale strategies. “We feel as though our customers are our greatest allies. We have heard from them and they are in favor of our new and innovative ways to increase their profits,” stated John O’Hara, President of Atlantix Global Systems. By offering Asset Recovery and Repossession to the Phoenix portfolio, Phoenix has been able to penetrate new markets, maintain their customer base and support the innovative sales tactics that clients appreciate. “It’s all about being more than a order taker, said Brain Glahn, Senior Vice President of Atlantix Global Systems. “We have to be able to serve as consultants to our clients. Being proactive and looking after their IT Lifecycle needs is our job. With these new partnerships, we know our clients will enjoy the responsiveness and attention to their business.” The Asset Management and Repossession programs are designed to allow the client to leverage years of experience. Phoenix & Atlantix are now able to offer two types of Technology Asset Recovery Services, which are available separately and in combination: Equipment Consignment and Current Value Realization. The Equipment Consignment provides added value by maximizing your recovery, but lowering your expenses and simplifying the clients’ processes. Phoenix Asset Management www.phoenixasset.biz is located in Pearl, MS. As a leading national independent dealer and global provider of communications, computing, and networking equipment, Phoenix and Atlantix Global Systems www.atlantixglobal.com have been able to recreate the wholesale leasing services industry. Phoenix specializes in the following manufacturers: - Adtran, Avaya/Lucent, Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, and Sun Microsystems. | May 2008 | Atlantix Global Systems and Southland Companies finalize merger. All Accounting and Inventory Systems have been integrated Southlands’ fourteen years of telecom experience allows Atlantix to take another step towards being the leader in IT life cycle. NORCROSS, GA – Over the past year, Atlantix and Southland Companies have been working together to finalize a merger that will support Atlantix Global Systems’ goal of becoming the leader in the IT life cycle management process. The Southland Companies: AO Communications, GTS, and Phoenix Asset Management, have over fourteen years of experience in the telecom industry. All three companies have covered the nation in distribution of products in the broker and end-user markets. Atlantix Global Systems www.atlantixglobal.com is the largest privately-held technology asset recovery company in the world. With over 30 years of experience, $30 million in inventory and servicing over 80 countries, Atlantix is on track to fulfilling a vision that management is passionate about implementing. Once the two parties joined forces in January of 2008, management has changed, sales strategies have been implemented and product development has increased. “This is just another step in our overall plan. It is nice to see that we have the leadership to integrate four companies into one main brand,” stated Brian H. Glahn, Senior Vice President for Atlantix Global Systems. As of May 1, all Southland companies will operate under Atlantix Global Systems. Atlantix’s main concern throughout this merger was to maintain the level of service that existing customers have been accustomed to. Companies experiencing a merger can really benefit or sink as a result of not paying attention to inventory and accounting systems. “We value the relationships we have with our customers. If we take operations for granted we would be naive. We know that unpleasant experiences in accounting and product delivery can tarnish a relationship with a customer,” said John O’Hara, President of Atlantix Global Systems. Atlantix has implemented a number of changes that will increase their chances of gaining market share in 2009. Now that the accounting and inventory systems has been integrated, Atlantix will be able to maximize their two new warehouse locations in Jackson, MS and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Atlantix Global Systems specializes in Cisco, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Sun Microsystems and a variety of storage and telecom solutions. Atlantix offers rental, leasing, professional services, asset recovery, consignment, and customer warranty and maintenance options. Atlantix Global Systems’ $210 million in revenue reinforces their ability to combine hardware and services into one IT life cycle experience for their customers. | April 2008 | Atlantix Global featured in the April, 2008 issue of PowerSource Online - the Magazine Senior VP Brian Glahn interviewed about the future of our business in today's economy. Click HERE to read the article. | | Atlantix Global Systems subsidiary AO Communications continues to experience growth. Plans to open a larger facility in Southaven, MS are finalized. By increasing product offerings, AO Communications continues to search for qualified people. Southaven, MS – There are times in every successful company’s growth where finding qualified employees is always a challenge. In January 2008, AO Communications committed to implementing an aggressive growth strategy. Now that they first quarter is completed, the numbers are in and it is evident that their hard work is paying off. “We knew that we had the management team to execute the plan that was created. Without their persistence and commitment to generate success we wouldn’t be where we are today,” stated John O’Hara, President for AO Communications. AO Communications www.aocomm.com specializes in Nortel installations and the maintenance of VOIP and SMB. Their product portfolio includes Norstar, BCM and Data Solutions. While the products and services that they offer have expanded, the need for functional space and qualified employees had increased. “We consider this to be a great situation. The fact that we are growing organically supports the initiatives we have set in place,” claimed Todd Leonard, Vice President Sales and Operations for AO Communications. Now that the management team, sales strategies, and best practices are in place, AO Communications understands the need to expand. AO currently occupies 3,500 square feet of office space in Memphis, TN. The plans to relocate to Southaven, MS have been finalized, and the move will take place in April 2008. AO currently has twelve employees and plans to expand to twenty in the immediate future. | October 2007 | Atlantix Global Systems launches fall hiring program at Cobb/Marietta job fair. Announces plans to add dozens of new employees. Norcross, GA – Atlantix Global Systems launched its fall hiring initiative by participating in the 6th annual Cobb/Marietta job fair sponsored by city councilman Anthony Coleman of Marietta. The job fair was held at the Cobb County Civic Center on September 26th. Over 1500 people attended the job fair, a record turnout. Atlantix was one of over 40 corporate employers represented at the fair, but the only one in the technology field. According to Kari Gillespie, one of the Atlantix recruiters at the fair “The response to our booth was amazing - it seemed like there was a line of people most of the day”. Atlantix hoped to fill over a dozen positions from the day’s applicants. “With all of the growth we have planned for 2008, we need to constantly keep searching for sources of new talent” said John O’Hara, President of Atlantix Global. “With our high level of growth this year, we have outpaced our traditional sources of new employees. That, combined with our initiative to be more visible in the Atlanta business community, has allowed us to reach out to these new sources. We were pleased and honored to be included in Councilman Coleman’s highly successful job fair. We plan to be there next year as well.” About Atlantix Global Systems Atlantix Global Systems prides itself in being a global leader in the new and used IT marketplace for more than 31 years. Atlantix Global Systems’ hardware solutions are built to meet current manufacturers’ specifications. The company specializes in Cisco, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Sun Microsystems and a variety of storage and telecom solutions. Atlantix Service offerings include rentals, leasing, professional services, asset recovery, and customized consignment, warranty, and maintenance options. Atlantix Global Systems combines hardware and services to help provide their more than 10,000 customers with a full life cycle management process that enables them to save time and maximize their ROI. | August 2007 | Atlantix Global Systems Announces Mindsafe™ – The Industry’s Leading Alternative to Hardware Warranties. Mindsafe™ extends basic coverage from the standard 30 days up to one year on all manufacturers systems. Norcross, Ga. – Atlantix Global Systems (www.atlantixglobal.com), the industry leader in server and network infrastructure hardware, announces Mindsafe™, an alternative extended hardware warranty program for their existing products. “Our in-house engineering and technical expertise is unparalleled in the new, refurbished and EOL IT hardware marketplace. Mindsafe™ not only ensures that our customers have purchased quality products; it also allows us to back our products with the industry’s leading alternative warranty program,” said Brian Glahn, Senior Vice President. “Mindsafe™ means never being more than a phone call away from getting your hardware or service problem solved.” Mindsafe™ extended warranties may be purchased in 90, 180 or 360-day packages. The advantages of Mindsafe™ include: • Advanced replacement on machines and features • A single point of contact for hardware purchases, maintenance and warranty coverage. • Up to 50% savings on traditional manufacturers warranty offerings. • Toll-free Mindsafe™ warranty hotline direct to Atlantix Global Systems. • Feature coverage by serial number, no matter where it’s purchased, or where it is installed. Mindsafe™ warranties are available for the following products/manufacturers: • Cisco Systems® • Dell® • Hewlett-Packard (HP 9000, Integrity, ProLiant) • IBM (i, p, and x) • Sun Microsystems® About Atlantix Global Systems Atlantix Global Systems prides itself in being a global leader in the new and used IT marketplace for more than 31 years. Atlantix Global Systems’ hardware solutions are built to meet current manufacturers’ specifications. The company specializes in Cisco, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Sun Microsystems and a variety of storage and telecom solutions. Atlantix Service offerings include rentals, leasing, professional services, asset recovery, and customized consignment, warranty, and maintenance options. Atlantix Global Systems combines hardware and services to help provide their more than 10,000 customers with a full life cycle management process that enables them to save time and maximize their ROI.
| July 2007 | Atlantix Global Systems Names John O’Hara President and Brian Glahn Senior Vice President O’Hara and Glahn are charged with implementing Atlantix Global Systems’ aggressive new growth strategy. Norcross, Ga. – Atlantix Global Systems, the industry leader in Server and Network infrastructure hardware, announces that it has named John O’Hara to the position of president and Brian Glahn to the position of senior vice president. **Atlantix Global Systems is one of three subsidiaries under Presidio Inc. The other two subsidiaries are Presidio Networked Solutions, and Solarcom Capital —The three subsidiaries enable Presidio to offer customers a unique and comprehensive lifecycle of solutions.. ** “John O’Hara’s strong operations background and Brian Glahn’s proven track record for managing and growing sales teams is the ideal leadership combination for Atlantix as it embarks on a new and aggressive growth plan.” **Bob Roddy, CFO for Atlantix ** “With a combined 31 years of experience in operations management and secondary IT equipment, I can’t imagine two more qualified individuals to guide Atlantix toward our goal of becoming the world’s leading reseller of midrange computer hardware. O’Hara brings more than 20 years of operations management experience to Atlantix Global Systems. During his 17 year tenure at Sun Data/Solarcom (also subsidiaries of Presidio Inc.) O’Hara held a variety of positions including warehouse manager, director of operations, vice president of operations, and most recently, chief operating officer. In those roles, his management responsibilities have included customer service, inventory operations, engineering, facilities, professional services, information systems, and warehouse organizations. Prior to becoming chief operating officer, O’Hara’s primary focus was supporting two of the company’s sales teams. Under his leadership, annual sales grew from $50 million to more than $300 million by 2006. Brian Glahn is an 11-year veteran of Sales and Management in the secondary IT equipment market. He became senior vice president of Atlantix Global Systems in January 2007. Glahn joined Atlantix in 1996 as a sales account manager specializing in Cisco network and communication hardware platforms. Glahn quickly rose through the ranks of Atlantix, first to the position of network/communications manager, then to Executive vice president of sales. Today, Brian Glahn is responsible for all product lines and sales teams across the U.S. and overseas. Under his leadership the company has enjoyed strong performance growth and extended its customer base both domestically and internationally. About Atlantix Global Systems Atlantix Global Systems prides itself in being a global leader in the new and used IT marketplace for over 31 years. Infact, Atlantix has been in business longer than most of the products and manufacturer’s that they provide to their customers base. Atlantix hardware solutions are built up to the current manufacturer’s specifications and then offered to our 10,000+ customers. Atlantix specializes in Cisco, Sun, HP, IBM, Dell, and a variety of Storage & Telecom solutions. Atlantix Service offerings include Rentals, Leasing, Professional Services, Asset Recovery, and customized Consignment, Warranty, and Maintenance options. Atlantix Global Systems combines its hardware and services to help provide their customers with a full life cycle management process that enables them to save time and maximize their ROI.
| June 2007 | Atlantix Global Systems announces the accreditation of AO Communications as an authorized Nortel Reseller. Addition of Nortel products further strengthens AO's world class telecommunications offerings. Norcross, GA – June 19, 2007 – Atlantix Global Systems, one of the industry’s largest resellers of quality midrange computer and networking hardware announced today that their subsidiary AO Communications has become an authorized Nortel reseller. AO Communications and Atlantix Global is proud to announce AO's recent accreditation as an authorized Nortel Reseller along with the hiring of Marty Babb our new Field Operations Manager. Marty is fully certifed as a Nortel Norstar and BCM Support Specialist, Technical Specialist, and Design Specialist with ten years experience in installation, programming and maintenance of Nortel SMB products. He will be working with existing customers growing our install base and adding maintenance contracts nationwide as well as directing new business development throughout the mid-south region. Marty’s field experience, technical expertise, and excellent customer service skills are invaluable to our organization. He immediately increases our design and support capabilities ten fold. The combination of his sales and engineering skills with our services promotion campain will be a boon to our growth both locally and nationally. The Nortel accreditation brings access to new Nortel equipment, Sales support (pricing discounts, sales and marketing tools, end user rebate programs, etc.), Technical support (access to patches, keycode retrieval, product documentation, and Engineering support direct from the manufacturer), as well as listing AO’s Accredidations on the Nortel partner locator site. We are pleased to be stepping up our efforts in the SMB market space and look forward to using our growing technical expertise to help solve more and more complex business communications issues for our customers. If you need solutions engineering, maintenance assistance, or technical support for small office or remote site locations please contact us at: AO Communications (866) 855-1609 – Voice (601) 664-9993 - Fax sales@aocomm.com - Sales support@aocomm.com – Technical Support www.aocomm.com - Website | May 2007 | Atlantix Global Systems announces the final incorporation of the operations of Southland Solutions and affiliated companies Addition of Southland companies brings world class telecommunications hardware to Atlantix’s customers Norcross, GA – May 15, 2007 – Atlantix Global Systems, one of the industry’s largest resellers of quality midrange computer and networking hardware announced that as of today they have fully integrated the operations of Southland Solutions: Phoenix Asset Recovery (Phoenix), Global Technology Solutions (GTS) and AO Communications (AO) into the normal operations of Atlantix Global Systems. “We are pleased to be able to incorporate the operations of this group of companies into the normal operations of Atlantix” said John O’Hara, President, Atlantix Global Systems. “The Southland Companies are to the telephony marketplace what Atlantix Global is to the computer and networking markets – industry leaders with records of satisfied customers. We are excited about being able to offer an entire line of telecom products to our customers.” Phoenix works with a variety of sources to acquire late model telephone hardware – PBX’s, consoles, modules, handsets and headsets and brings these products to their 30,000 square foot refurb and engineering center in Pearl, MS where the products are cleaned, tested, brought up to current specifications and repacked for resale. Then these items are re-introduced into the marketplace by GTS and AO. GTS is based in Brooklyn Park, MN and sells product primarily in the wholesale market to other equipment resellers. AO is based in Memphis, TN and has a long history selling to the end-user marketplace. Both companies are now able to offer the full Atlantix line of computer and networking gear along with their current offerings. Likewise, the 60+ strong Atlantix sales force is now able to offer late model telecom gear to their existing clients. About Atlantix Global Systems Founded in 1976, Atlantix Global Systems is one of the industry’s largest resellers of quality used, refurbished and unused computer and networking hardware from companies such as Sun, IBM, HP and Cisco as well as telecom equipment from Cisco, Avaya and Nortel. Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Atlantix employs over 220 IT professionals. Additional information is available by visiting their website at www.atlantixglobal.com
| April 2007 | Atlantix Global Systems opens new office in Richmond, VA New location allows for improved level of service for growing northern Virginia and DC area accounts. Norcross, GA – April 30, 2007 – Atlantix Global Systems, one of the industry’s largest resellers of quality midrange computer and networking hardware announced the opening of their new regional sales office in Richmond, VA and the relocation of Page Dispenza to Richmond to establish and manage this new office. This strategic location allows the company to better serve its growing client base in the northern Virginia and Washington, DC area. “As part of our aggressive 2007 expansion plans, we are pleased to announce the opening of our Richmond, VA office,” said John O’Hara, President, Atlantix Global Systems. “In addition, we are fortunate to have someone with Page’s years of industry experience available to take on the task of establishing our physical presence in this area.” Page Dispenza, Richmond office manager brings with her ten years of experience as one of Atlantix’s top performing reps. Her expertise, especially with the Sun Microsystems line of products will prove valuable to new and existing clients in the area. The Richmond office has already added its’ first two associates, Christopher Walker and Michael Amrhein. Already seasoned industry veterans before joining Atlantix, they bring a combined ten years of experience to the office. Additions to the Richmond staff are anticipated. Atlantix Global Systems’ new office is located at 1909 Huguenot Road Richmond, VA 23235 and can be reached by phone at (804) 794-4041. About Atlantix Global Systems Founded in 1976, Atlantix Global Systems is one of the industry’s largest resellers of quality used, refurbished and unused computer and networking hardware from companies such as Sun, IBM, HP and Cisco. Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Atlantix employs over 150 IT professionals. Additional information is available by visiting their website at www.atlantixglobal.com |
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