Paranet Solutions, LLC Joins Dell's PartnerDirect Program and Becomes Certified as a Dell Global Enterprise

DALLAS, TX, Apr 03 (MARKET WIRE) --
Paranet Solutions, LLC, a leading global provider of Data Center, Network
Infrastructure and Enterprise Services and Solutions, today announced it
has joined Dell's PartnerDirect program as a Certified Global Enterprise
Architecture Partner. Built on three main tenets of simplifying IT, less
complexity, and the advantages offered by the Dell business model,
PartnerDirect will create a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship
between Dell and Paranet Solutions.

As a Certified Dell Partner specializing in Enterprise Architecture,
Paranet Solutions gains additional expertise in key enterprise products
and solutions, including servers, storage, virtualization, disaster
recovery, computing flexibility and energy efficiency.

In addition to the basic benefits available to Dell Registered Partners,
Dell Certified Partners can take advantage of access to demonstration
units, field-based account management, and a range of financing options,
deal registration and support.

PartnerDirect, administered by the Dell Americas Channel Group led by Greg
Davis, is designed to provide companies like Paranet Solutions with the
opportunity to utilize Dell's enterprise expertise while also helping Dell
to evolve its culture.

"Our business continues to grow as investment in IT security, storage and
optimization of networks remains strong," said Alan Bratton, president and
CEO of Paranet. "Having this type of partnership with Dell enables us to
deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers with the best hardware on
the market."

Through PartnerDirect, Dell is formalizing existing initiatives to help
partners like Paranet Solutions increase profitability and deliver greater
value and choice to their customers. In December 2007, Dell launched a
dedicated partner online community to broaden conversations about how Dell
can best meet the needs of its partners and work with them to simplify
information technology for their customers.

Based on feedback from thousands of solution providers, features developed
as part of the PartnerDirect program include:

-- Access to a dedicated partner Web site at www.dell.com/partner;
-- Partner logos and guidelines for certain marketing activities;
-- 100-percent dedicated sales and customer care;
-- Certification paths and training;
-- Range of financing options; and,
-- Deal registration serviced by SalesForce.com's partner relationship
management tool.

Organizations interested in Dell's PartnerDirect program can learn
more by visiting www.dell.com/partner.

ABOUT PARANET, LLC

Paranet Solutions, LLC, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is a leading
global provider of business and IT consulting services, specializing in
Data Center, Network Infrastructure and Enterprise services and solutions.
Serving the information technology needs of Fortune 1000 and Mid-market
companies since 1991, we enable our clients to create business value for
their organizations, customers and suppliers through our world-class IT
solutions and services. Applying extensive experience and proven
expertise, along with its proprietary Compass methodology, Paranet
Solutions creates fully connected business-driven IT operating
environments that are efficient, secure and reliable. Paranet is based in
Dallas, Texas with offices in the United States, Europe and South
America. To learn more about Paranet Solutions visit www.paranet.com.

About Dell

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative
technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its
direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services
company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit
www.dell.com, or to communicate directly with Dell via a variety of online
channels, go to www.dell.com/conversations. To get Dell news direct, visit
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MEDIA CONTACTS

Monty Cook
EVP of Business Development
Paranet Solutions, LLC
Email Contact
214-623-5150

Elizabeth Shine
Dell
Partner Direct
Email Contact
512-723-9698

Howard LaMunion
Director of Marketing Services
Paranet Solutions, LLC
Email Contact
214.601.0977

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