ePlus Enhances Managed Security Services Offering

HERNDON, Va., July 11, 2017 -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ:PLUS) today announced that it has expanded its Managed Security Services portfolio, which now includes support for Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet security appliances. ePlus provides comprehensive security-focused guidance and support via the engineering oversight of next generation firewalls as well as associated management platforms and integrated security fabrics.

ePlus Managed Services allow customers to co-manage or outsource the monitoring and management of their heterogeneous IT infrastructure, including security.  Adding Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet to its existing Managed Security Services support for Cisco devices enhances ePlus’ ability to help clients strengthen their security posture.  The suite of services can be supplemented by ePlus Security Operations Center (SOC) services, providing end-to-end security management.  ePlus builds strong security programs centered on culture and technology, and creates custom, integrated solutions that help protect clients from cyber threats. 

“We are pleased to extend our Managed Security Services to support Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet devices,” stated Wayne St. Jacques, vice president of managed and executive services at ePlus. “Security is top of mind for every organization, and we continue to innovate to meet evolving customer demands.  Supplementing Cisco support with proactive Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet management is the logical next step in enhancing the value we bring to customers, ensuring management oversight via a single platform backed by the depth of our highly-skilled engineering resources.”

About ePlus Managed Services

ePlus Managed Services help enterprises cost-effectively monitor, control, and proactively manage their IT infrastructure, and off-load a significant burden of day-to-day IT tasks to optimize internal IT operations and mitigate risk.  ePlus has delivered Managed Services for more than 10 years to a wide range of clients across multiple industry verticals through its 24/7/365 Managed Services Centers.  Visit www.eplus.com/ManagedServices for more information. 

Additional details about ePlus’ security practice can be found at www.eplus.com/security. 

About ePlus inc.

ePlus is a leading consultative technology solutions provider that helps clients imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology.  With the highest certifications from top technology partners and expertise in key technologies from data center to security, cloud, and collaboration, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler.  Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,200 associates serving a diverse set of clients in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pac.  The Company is headquartered at 13595 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171.  For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email [email protected].  Connect with ePlus on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ePlusinc and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ePlus. 
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Contact: 
Kleyton Parkhurst, SVP
ePlus inc.
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