December 31, 2008 07:18 AM Eastern Time 

CIS Was Awarded HP Software and Solutions Business Partner of the Year 2008 for the Third Time!

VIENNA, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HP today announced the winners of its 2008 EMEA Software and Solutions BTO Partner of the Year Awards. The awards recognize partners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa who have made outstanding contributions to HP’s Software business group, especially in the area of Business Technology Optimization.

“The Smart CIO - Responding Decisively to a Tough Economy”

The HP BTO Software and Solutions Partner of the Year Awards honor partners who have added value to HP by helping the company enter strategic new markets, supporting HP’s efforts to drive new customer wins and implementing these, achieving major project breakthroughs, or jointly developing innovative solutions to meet individual customer needs and helping grow revenue.

This year’s awards were presented at HP Software Universe, Vienna on 9^th – 11^th December 2008, an annual HP flagship event for showcasing innovative new solutions and discussing trends that will shape the year ahead for HP Software and Solutions. The overall theme of Software Universe 2008 was “The Smart CIO - Responding Decisively to a Tough Economy”.

“By Offering HP Software Solutions, CIS help customers link every bit of information, every dollar invested in IT, every resource allocated and every application in development or production to the needs of the business. CIS’ BTO Team work together with our customers to help solving key business issues and accelerate business outcomes. CIS are closely aligned with HP Software and Solutions’ BTO vision for ongoing commitment and investment and extending our achievement of BTO business goals” commented Antoine Kareh , CIS Group General Manager.

Africa – CIS

For the 2008 award, CIS was recognized as a very important HP SW Partner in Africa, in terms of revenue, coverage and skills. CIS is responsible for more or less 50% of HP achievement on the continent. CIS commitment to SW is strong, and we need to push to strengthen it even more. Receiving this award should be an encouragement to invest more in SW.

About CIS

Computer Informations Systems, CIS, is a leading technology solutions provider to consumers , business and institutions .CIS headquarters are located in Lebanon with affiliates in France, the Middle East and all Africa .For more information about CIS Group , please call 04/410410 ext 206 or visit CIS website: www.cis.com.lb