SteelCloud Joins the VMware Technology Alliance Partner Program

ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SteelCloud, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SCLD) a leading developer of mobility computing appliance solutions, today announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program.  The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver timely, joint solutions to mutual customers.

"We are excited to welcome SteelCloud as the newest member of the VMware TAP program," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.  "The VMware TAP program offers companies like SteelCloud the tools and resources they need to develop high-value solutions that meet the needs of our mutual customers."

With more than 1,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.

"VMware has by far the largest virtual technology installed base in the federal government," said Brian Hajost, SteelCloud President and CEO.  "Delivering a virtual implementation of SteelWorks FedMobile on the market leading VMware infrastructure, opens up a large untapped market for SteelCloud. This partnership will enable SteelCloud to provide a whole new set of customers with a STIG-compliant BlackBerry® solution out of the box.  Deployable in an hour, versus weeks or months while optimizing the computing resources of any DoD organization."

About SteelCloud

SteelCloud is a developer of mobility computing appliance solutions.  SteelCloud designs and architects specialized appliance solutions for mobile computing technologies including BlackBerry Enterprise Server.  SteelCloud delivers integrated hardware/software appliance solutions, to commercial and government enterprises, that focus on ease of deployment, policy compliance, and high availability.  Additionally, SteelCloud distributes BlackBerry software licenses to companies worldwide that provide BlackBerry hosting services.  Over its 20-year history, SteelCloud has won numerous awards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction.  SteelCloud can be reached at (703) 674-5500.  Additional information is available at www.steelcloud.com or by email at [email protected].

The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

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"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in the foregoing press release are forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  It is possible that the assumptions made by management are not necessarily the most likely and may not materialize.  In addition, other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: SteelCloud's ability to obtain financing in the short term, general business conditions and the amount of growth in Blackberry market and general economy; competitive factors; ability to attract and retain personnel, including key sales and management personnel; the price of SteelCloud's stock; and the risks and other factors set forth from time to time in SteelCloud's SEC reports, including but not limited to its Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q; and Current Reports on Form 8K. SteelCloud undertakes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements".

SOURCE SteelCloud, Inc.