UNICOM Systems approved as an IBM Solution Provider

New agreement on broad range of products leverages UNICOM’s 32 year partnership with IBM

Los Angeles, CA - July 10, 2013 – UNICOM® Systems, Inc. (UNICOM), a Division of UNICOM Global and a leading provider of mission-critical solutions including software, hardware and services to Global 2000 and Fortune 500 organizations worldwide, announced that it has been approved as an IBM Solution Provider. The new agreement between the companies enables UNICOM to deliver IBM solutions and services on a broad range of products including Power w/IBM i, Power w/AIX, PowerLinux, PureFlex Systems x/86, PureFlex Systems w/AIX, PureFlex Systems w/IBM I, FlashSystem (SSC0), Midrange (SSC8), and Enterprise (SSC9) products, and leverages the strength of UNICOM’s partnership with IBM over the last 32 years.

“UNICOM has built its foundation over the last 32 years on partnerships,” said Corry Hong, founder, president and CEO of UNICOM Global.  “Key among our partnerships has been our constant and intense support of IBM in support, enhancement and extension of their product offerings. This agreement is the next logical step in bringing our companies closer together, as we continue to jointly serve the IT community with the best products and services.”

The range of products spans several architectures and solutions, including the IBM PureFlex System, which provides integrated infrastructure to deliver cloud and analytics solutions with leading-edge economies. According to a study by the International Technology Group, the IBM PureFlex System features up to 40% energy cost reductions and up to 50% reductions in management costs compared to previous generation solutions.

The partnership, which is effective immediately, continues UNICOM’s efforts to enhance and sharpen its focus on “Putting IT All Together™”. UNICOM Global’s synthesized array of technology divisions provides the most complete IT delivery and solution offerings to government and commercial customers worldwide. The Company is one of the fastest growing private technology companies in the world, achieved through a careful stewardship combining organic growth and strategic acquisitions, uniquely guided by its original founder since 1981.