Contact:
Betty George
betty @ summa-tech.com
770.418.9663
Pittsburgh, PA (February 4, 2010) - Summa, a provider of IT consulting and software solutions that help companies align technology and business goals to achieve business effectiveness, has achieved the necessary qualifications to resell IBM software products and software maintenance renewals through IBM's new Software Value Plus Program. Effective January 25, 2010, only Business Partners who have demonstrated advanced skills through certifications and approved solutions will be authorized to resell IBM software licenses and maintenance renewals.
"Summa has demonstrated experience delivering high-value solutions with IBM software which places us in a special category of partners authorized to sell IBM software" said Audrey Dunning, Summa's Chief Executive Officer. "This classification is designed to help increase the value customers receive when engaging in software purchases with Summa as part of the solutions mix. We can provide targeted IBM solutions, faster deployments and reduced implementation risks for successful project deployments."
"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 like Summa who invest in the proper skills and expertise are well positioned to help clients achieve a faster time-to-value with the right solutions."
Summa has been providing high-impact consulting services and custom commercial-grade software development to modernize IT infrastructure to better meet changing business needs since 1996. Summa is pleased to be an authorized partner in IBM's new software reseller program and looks forward to assisting customers with solutions that include IBM software.