PRESS RELEASE Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Business/Finance, Computing, Technology, Datacom/Telecom, Consulting, IL News The Burnham Group, Inc. Adds High Availability and Document Management Solutions Leading To IBM iSeries Business Partner Certification HAMPSHIRE, Ill. - March 17, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Burnham Group, Inc. (www.burnhamgroup.com), an IT consulting firm, has achieved coveted IBM iSeries Business Partner status. This achievement is made possible by The Burnham Groups position in the market as a provider of iSeries value-added software -- of which The Burnham Group is a recognized reseller -- and its technical competency in applying the iSeries platform. The value-added software supplies high-availability and document/image management solutions for iSeries users. High Availability was once affordable to only the largest companies. Today, *noMAX real-time data replication software -- developed by Maximum Availability Ltd. -- provides IBM iSeries users low cost, high availability data retrieval in case of natural or manmade disasters such as fires, power outages, earthquakes, etc. Document imaging and management used to be cumbersome and time consuming. Now, The Burnham Group offers iSeries users an affordable solution -- developed by RJS Software Systems -- that allows them to integrate iSeries and PC/LAN/WAN platforms, and distribute data easily and efficiently. RJS' document image and management software gives users secure browser-based access to information that was historically only available on paper. "We couldn't sell iSeries hardware without the IBM-approved software, which led to the IBM recognition," said Lee Orenstein, President of The Burnham Group. "Now we can serve as sole vendor for our existing iSeries users and prospective customers. We can address all aspects of their entire IT environment, and that is quite rare in the industry." "Being a certified IBM iSeries Business Partner gives The Burnham Group the critical mass to supply hardware and software, which is going to be a big plus for iSeries customers," said RJS President Richard Schoen. Maximum Availability's Vice President of Sales, Simon O'Sullivan states, "The Burnham Group is very technically competent and a proactive sales-and-service organization. This (certification) makes them the perfect partner." Central to The Burnham Group securing the IBM partnership is the firm's recent addition of Matt Staddler and Larry Hepler to its staff. Appointed Vice President, IBM iSeries Solutions, Staddler, with 15 years experience implementing iSeries solutions, brings to the company the expertise and IBM certifications in technical sales, service, and high availability required by IBM for conferral of Business Partner status. He is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of providing customers with solutions for their iSeries platform. Prior to joining The Burnham Group, Staddler served for four years as president of IT Solutions Group, an IBM iSeries Business Partner. Another crucial staff addition is Larry Hepler, Client Development Manager. Hepler's 14 years of sales experience with IBM Business Partners and certification as an IBM iSeries sales specialist will provide valuable insights in delivering customer focused solutions. "Matt and Larry bring a wealth of IBM iSeries sales and service expertise," says Ken Adams, Vice President of Sales and Market Development for The Burnham Group. "Their proficiency in providing turnkey systems and solutions is going to be a big benefit to our customers. As a result of their addition and our certification, weve become even more valuable to our customers by offering a single point of contact." "Our team of highly skilled, experienced professionals now offer The Burnham Groups customers access to all the benefits of an IBM iSeries Business Partner with nationwide coverage, in addition to our existing network and web site solutions," said Orenstein. About The Burnham Group, Inc. Founded in 1999, The Burnham Group, Inc. is an IT consulting firm, based in Hampshire, IL, providing information technology solutions for public and private sector organizations of all sizes. As certified business partners for 3Com, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard/Compaq, IBM, Microsoft, AT&T and SnapShot400 our data/voice, networking, and Internet services and solutions help reduce information systems staffing costs. For additional information, please contact The Burnham Group by phone at 847-683-4172, or via email at contactus@burnhamgroup.com. Or visit their web site at http://www.burnhamgroup.com. Media Contact: Jeff Klingberg of Konstanz Kommunikations, Inc. jklingberg@konstanzkom.com +1-847-683-2581 Company Contact: Lee Orenstein of The Burnham Group, Inc. lorenstein@burnhamgroup.com +1-847-683-4172 # # # [ source of news = The Burnham Group, Inc. ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2004/pr_04_0317-burnham.txt http://www.send2press.com/2archivePDF/pr_04_0317-burnham.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEDIA: to reach the organization releasing this news, please contact: jklingberg@konstanzkom.com (media only) If used for publication, please send specimen copy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- S2PRN-NS/7c/ IL / HAMPSHIRE, Illinois / Copr. (c) 2004 Send2Press. This release was issued on behalf of the above organization, who is solely responsible for accuracy of content, by Send2Press(tm), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com