Commercial Data Systems Appointed NetApp Federal Platinum Elite and Federal Authorized Professional Services Partner

HONOLULU, HI--(Marketwire - April 7, 2008) - Commercial Data Systems (CDS), one of the foremost enterprise-level systems integrators in the U.S., announces it has been named a NetApp® (NetApp®) Federal Platinum Elite Partner, and one of only three resellers to be selected as a NetApp Federal Authorized Professional Services Partner (APSP). Appointment to these 'Best in Class' reseller programs strengthens a long-standing relationship between CDS and NetApp, a leader in cutting-edge data management solutions. Its new reseller status strategically positions CDS as a 'one stop shop' for both NetApp technology solutions and Professional Services to government entities nationwide.

"CDS' elevation to these top-tier NetApp Federal Reseller programs underscores our expertise in, and understanding of the special requirements of the federal segment for managing, storing, and protecting data," said CDS President Mark Gilbert. "We are excited at the opportunity to expand our business with NetApp, and to better serve the DOD, civilian, and intelligence agencies."

CDS has been a NetApp partner since 2001 with competencies in architecting and deploying highly available storage solutions for mission critical IT environments. The company recently announced a new Server and Storage Virtualization practice that utilizes NetApp equipment as the storage platform.

As a member of NetApp's APSP program in particular, CDS will benefit from an exclusive support infrastructure, including direct access to technical tools and hot-line support, which are otherwise only available to NetApp Professional Services personnel. CDS will now be able to support federal entities that are looking for a NetApp reseller who can provide not only product solutions, but also Professional Services that complement and support those solutions. The company's new reseller status also means that federal customers will benefit from CDS' early access to the latest advancements and enhancements to storage and data management solutions developed by NetApp.

About NetApp

NetApp, Inc. is a world leader in unified storage solutions for today's data-intensive enterprise. Since its inception in 1992, NetApp has delivered technology, product, and partner firsts that simplify data management. NetApp® storage solutions include specialized hardware, software, and services, providing seamless storage management for open network environments. Major corporations and service providers, including Citicorp Securities, Lockheed, Merrill Lynch, Oracle, Texas Instruments, and Yahoo!, utilize NetApp global data management solutions.

About Commercial Data Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Commercial Data Systems, Inc. has grown into one of the foremost enterprise-level systems integrators in the United States. Initially focused on providing UNIX-based solutions, CDS today offers a complete range of consulting, engineering, support services and technology solutions to federal, state, and local government, education and commercial enterprises. Corporate headquartered in Honolulu, HI, CDS has a mainland headquarters in Albuquerque, NM and satellite offices in California, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Information about CDS may be found at www.cdsinc.com.

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