Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. Achieves Gold Partner Status in the Oracle PartnerNetwork


COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwire - October 4, 2010) -  Pinnacle Data Systems (PDSi) (NYSE Amex: PNS) today announced that it has achieved Gold Partner status in the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN). By attaining Gold Level membership, Oracle has recognized PDSi for its capability and commitment to design, deliver and support Oracle-based technology solutions customized to customers' specialized needs.

"Attaining this Gold Level membership reflects our continuing relationship with Oracle subsequent to their acquisition of Sun Microsystems," said John D. Bair, President and CEO of PDSi. "We have been an authorized Sun reseller for more than a decade; recognized for our ability to develop customized Sun technology based solutions for our customers. PDSi's achievement of Gold Partner status enables us to continue to develop innovative specialized solutions for our customers based upon an even broader array of Oracle-based technologies."

With its Gold status, PDSi is eligible to resell Oracle Technology products and can apply to resell Oracle Applications and Industry Solutions. In addition, PDSi receives access to Oracle account representatives and My Oracle Support updates for all products, discounts on training, limited free assessment/exam vouchers, reduced rates on the purchase of Oracle licenses for internal use, discounts on advances customer services and more. This access to technology allows PDSi to continue to develop specialized technology solutions that will enable it to grow its business, increase its technical capabilities and technology offerings, and create further differentiation in the marketplace.

About Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more visit http://www.oracle.com/partners.

About PDSi
PDSi is a global provider of services and products for the telecom, imaging, defense/aerospace, medical, semiconductor, industrial automation and IT markets. PDSi provides a variety of engineering and manufacturing services for global OEMs requiring custom product design, system integration, repair programs, warranty management, and/or specialized production capabilities. With service centers in the U.S., Europe and Asia, we ensure seamless support for solutions all around the world.

In addition to our service offerings, our product capabilities range from board-level designs to globally-certified, fully integrated systems. Our specialties include long-life computer products and unique, customer-centric solutions.

PDSi's turnkey technical programs help our customers bring their solutions to market faster and provide comprehensive service for the lifecycle of their products.

For more information, visit the PDSi website at www.pinnacle.com.

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Contact Information:

Contact:
Steve Bair
PDSi Marketing
614.748.1153