Gemini Systems Receives Certification to Become an Authorized Seller of IBM Software

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini Systems today announced it has achieved certification to become an Authorized seller of IBM WebSphere, Information Management, Tivoli, Lotus and Rational software by meeting the skills requirements of the new IBM Software Value Plus initiative. Additionally, Gemini Systems is a Software ValueNet Partner for Cognos, FileNet and InfoSphere.

Gemini Systems, an award-winning IBM Premier Business Partner, builds and integrates custom solutions on top of the IBM software portfolio. Gemini Systems leverages hundreds of sales and technical certifications, as well as unique skills sets across the broad IBM software portfolio.

The IBM Software Value Plus initiative is designed to meet the demands of clients who are looking to drive more value from their technology investments by working with trusted partners with proven skills to quickly and effectively implement new infrastructures. IBM Software Value Plus enables IBM Business Partners to set themselves apart by gaining key technical and industry skills necessary for smarter technology implementations that help clients achieve their business goals.

"IBM is committed to supporting an ecosystem of skilled partners that can provide the most value to our shared clients," said Sandy Carter, vice president, IBM Software Group Channels. "Business Partners who invest in the proper skills and expertise are well positioned to help clients achieve a faster time-to-value with the right solutions, reduce risk in solution development, and increase their return on investment over time."

"With Software Value Plus approval across the authorization groups, and participation in the Software ValueNet program, Gemini is enabled to continue to deliver high-value business-aligned solutions to our customers," said Evan Herbst, Gemini Systems Managing Director.  

IBM Software Value Plus rewards Business Partners who invest in skills and expertise and are focused on delivering greater client value. Under the initiative, IBM Software partners choose on which IBM software to build technical, marketing and sales skills, such as WebSphere, Information Management, Tivoli, Lotus and Rational.  Partners can become certified and authorized to sell these products across multiple industries.

For more information about IBM Software Value Plus, please visit www.ibm.com/partnerworld/softwarevalueplus.

About Gemini Systems

Gemini Systems works to help mid-market through Fortune 1000 companies realize their full potential by creating business solutions with best-of-breed IBM and related technologies. We do this as industry thought leaders utilizing unique best practices and Gemini's Synchronous Virtual Office™ global delivery model to create value beyond customer expectations. Gemini Systems is headquartered in New York, NY, USA with offices in Hong Kong, China; Chennai, India; and St. Petersburg, Russia. For more information, please visit www.gemini-systems.com.

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