Zumasys Acquires Assets of Choice Computing

IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Zumasys, a leading provider of Cloud Computing and on-site infrastructure technology solutions, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Choice Computing, a software development firm based in Ithaca, New York. Together, the companies will offer scalable ERP systems for metal distributors, custom software development and application hosting services to customers across North America.

The combined entity will provide bi-coastal support for Zumasys' hosted "Cloud" customers and increased development resources to MetalTrack, a leading software package for metal distributors owned by Choice Computing. Additionally Zumasys will offer Web, Windows & Mobile software applications to businesses including those running MetalTrack.

As part of the transaction, Ray Gasser will join Zumasys as Vice President and manage a new support center for the company based in Ithaca, New York. Additionally, Frank Petillo will join Zumasys as a Senior Systems Engineer based in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Zumasys will also be using the expertise of Maria Gasser, one of the principals of Choice Computing and a Lead Software Developer.

"In a period where the emphasis is on cost savings, Zumasys continues to invest in customer service. This East Coast facility is part of our continued strategy to offer national technology services combined with local touch," said Paul Giobbi, President of Zumasys. "Choice Computing has a reputation for providing excellent support and for making software that is tailored to the needs of its customers and we look forward to building on that important legacy."

"We feel honored to join the talented and devoted group of technology professionals at Zumasys," said Ray Gasser, President of Choice Computing. "Choice Computing has spent 30 years building strong relationships with customers. Many already have used Zumasys' services and been as impressed by them as we have. We look forward to building on our past relationship with Zumasys and getting to know and support our new customers."

Zumasys will ensure that Choice Computing customers continue to receive uninterrupted service during this transition. Customers are encouraged to begin using the new phone numbers and email addresses below.

Key Contact Info:

• Ray Gasser, 866-ZUMASYS x228, [email protected]
• Maria Gasser, 866-ZUMASYS x229, [email protected]
• Frank Petillo, 866-ZUMASYS x361, [email protected]  
• Paul Giobbi, 866-ZUMASYS x300, [email protected]

About Zumasys

Zumasys provides enterprise-class infrastructure technologies to small and medium sized businesses across North America. Founded in 2000, Zumasys specializes in implementing solutions that reduce costs and boost productivity including Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Disaster Recovery, Storage, Server Virtualization, VoIP and Custom Software Development. In 2006, Zumasys launched an Application Hosting offering that allows companies to move their applications to a hardened data center and run their business on a 100% virtual server platform. This highly flexible model incorporates rental licensing and is perpetually upgraded.  By outsourcing management of their IT infrastructure, Zumasys' customers benefit from the latest software and hardware technologies, world-class telephone support from 5am-5pm and ultimately become free to focus on their core business. Zumasys is a fast-growth company and its deployments have been featured in publications including Computerworld, eWEEK and Network World.  Zumasys appeared twice on the Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine's List of the 5,000 Fastest Growing Private Companies and appeared on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 for Orange County in 2008. Zumasys is a Microsoft Gold Partner and holds reseller agreements with Citrix Systems, VMware, NetApp and SonicWALL. Zumasys is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

About Choice Computing

Choice Computing began in 1983 as an independent computer programming company based in Maplewood, NJ, and relocated its headquarters to Ithaca, NY in 1996.  The company has refined its focus to provide customized ERP systems for several industries with standard modules that can be easily customized to the specific needs of the customer. Choice specializes in deploying applications that leverage the power and flexibility of D3, the Multivalue DBMS from TigerLogic Corporation. Choice Computing owns MetalTrack, a scalable system for metal distributors and importers with $10M-$250M in annual revenues, and supports customers across North America including Summit Stainless Steel, Dodson Global and Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA).

SOURCE Zumasys