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Locations : 1 Penn Plaza, NYC Farmingdale, NY Boston, MA Los Angeles, CA Charlotte, NC New Milfor

Locations : 1 Penn Plaza, NYC Farmingdale, NY Boston, MA Los Angeles, CA Charlotte, NC New Milford, PA. Vicom Family. Company Overview.

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  1. Locations: 1 Penn Plaza, NYC Farmingdale, NY Boston, MA Los Angeles, CA Charlotte, NC New Milford, PA Vicom Family Company Overview The information contained in this communication is confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Vicom Computer Services. Unauthorized use, disclosure, or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

  2. Vicom Family of Companies • Mainframe – IBM zSeries platform • Professional Services • IBM MLC/OTC Software • IBM Service SuitesTM • IBM Enterprise Disk and Tape • Leasing • Financing • IT Staffing • Technical Project Management • Core of the family of companies • PC / Intel Servers / Enterprise Servers • UNIX Marketplace • Professional Services

  3. Tom Amodio President Len Santalucia CTO Marty Deitch Capacity Planning Bob Malitz Dir of Services John Intranuovo Dir of SW Sales Nick Cotter Dir of HW Sales

  4. Client Support Structure Team Approach: • Account Manager • Focal point for your Account • Inside / Backup Sales • 2nd point of contact • Product Line Acct Managers • z/Series Specialist / Software Specialist / Staffing Specialist / Leasing Specialist • Technical Contact • Oversees all technical aspects of projects • A/R Contact • Assist with accounting issues • Easy Access to Upper Management

  5. History • Account presence since late 1990’s • Reseller of IBM HW, Maintenance, and SW • Vendor source for the last 3 generations of mainframes / IBM Storage • Technical / Marketing of all mainframe software • MVS thru OS/390 and z/OS - z/VM operating system levels • Middleware Products – CICS, DB2, MQ, Etc • Technical Services Resources • Assisted NYT in NYC and Edison (to Boston) D/C moves Including D/R design and strategy • Assisted NYT in managing IBM software profiles • Provide software forecasting analysis during budget process • Resolve and assist with IBM software and billing issues

  6. IBM Premier Distributed Software Reseller (PPA) • IBM Software Services • Professional Services • IT Architectural Services • QuickloadTM • Mainframe – IBM zSeries platform • Professional Services • IBM MLC/OTC Software • IBM Service SuitesTM • IBM Enterprise Disk and Tape

  7. IBM Premier Distributed Software Reseller (PPA) • Strong in WebSphere, MQ, ESB & MB, Portal • Also focus on Rational, DB, Tivoli • IBM MLC/OTC Software Skills • z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, AD, MQ, z/VM, z/VSE • Professional Services • Installation and Customization • System Programming • Extension of IT Staff • IT Architectural Services • QuickloadTM (Beacon Award Winner)

  8. Value Added SolutionsSystem z and High End Storage Solutions • Business Resiliency Solutions • Open and Mainframe Server and Storage Solutions • Data De-duplication & Data Encryption • Virtualization and Consolidation • z/OS & zLinux Workload / Systems Management • Performance Analysis and Tuning • Enterprise Backup design and implementation • Multi O/S installations (z/OS, Linux, z/VM, z/VSE) • Solution Integration • DR Design and Implementation • Skills Training and Education/Certification • System z Software Healthcheck Services

  9. Skills Summary (partial): IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator – WebSphere App Server IBM WebSphere Sales Mastery IBM Certified System Administrator -- WebSphere MQ      IBM Certified Solution Developer -- WebSphere MQ IBM Certified Specialist – MQSeries IBM Certified for e-business -- Solution Advisor IBM Certified WebSphere Solution Sales Professional IBM Rational Sales Mastery IBM Certified Associate Developer -- WebSphere Studio IBM Host Access Transformation Services Tech Sales Professional IBM Certified for e-business -- Solution Designer     IBM eServer zSeries Sales IBM Storage Sales for High End Disk IBM Storage Sales for High End Tape IBM XIV/Diligent Storage IBM Certified Storage Sales Certified Specialist -- High End Disk Solutions for Mainframe IBM Tivoli Storage Sales Mastery

  10. Vicom Family of Companies Value Added Solutions IBM Relationship • One of Six Partners which carry entire IBM Product Line • IBM Premier Business Partner • IBM Premier Software Partner • IBM On-Demand Accredited • System z Business Partner • POWER (System P and System I) Business Partner • System X Business Partner • ExACT Certified for scalable Intel Servers • IBM BladeCenter Certified Partner • Lenovo Premier Partner • IBM System Storage DS4000/6000/8000 authorized • IBM System Storage N Series Authorized (NetApp) • IBM System Storage Software • IBM System Storage Virtualization • IBM System Storage Tape and VTL Authorized • IBM Certified CDAT SCON Provider • Brocade, McDATA and Cisco SAN Authorized • IBM Business Partner Innovation Center • IBM Authorized Service Provider

  11. Vicom Family of CompaniesCustomers include:

  12. Customer Projects: SAP on zSeries Implementations: NYPD and AIG VNS – Visiting Nurse Services of NY Deployed Websphere, MQ, Portal, Message Broker, HATS, Host Integration ISO – Insurance Services Office Deployed Websphere on Z / zLinux, CTG, MQ, Host Int., Architectural design and deployment of storage environment including VTS technology Toys R Us Deployed Websphere on Z and zLinux, MQ Infrastructure

  13. Premier z/Series Professional Services • IBM Certified in-house staff • Implementation of leading technology, working with IBM development labs • z/Series installation and cabling expertise • Storage HW and SW expertise • Parallel Sysplex Implementation • Linux Infrastructure Implementation • Server Consolidation • z/OS and Subsystems Installation and Migration • Capacity Analysis and Planning • Workload Balancing

  14. Professional Services Cont’d: Marty Deitch’s Capacity Planning, Server Virtualization, and Health Check for z/OS and zLinux: Marty specializes in mainframe performance management and capacity planning & has developed several Capacity Planning tools, including the Tivoli Performance Modeler (zTPM) and the Server Utilization Resource Facility (SURF) tool. Vicom Infinity’s Total Solutions ·Total Systems Health Check: Servers, Disk, Tape & Network ·Mainframe Capacity Planning Health Check ·Performance Management/Capacity Planning Education ·Consolidation Sizing for zLinux Workloads ·Capacity Planning Services ·Capacity OnDemand Solutions ·Hardware and Software ·Tivoli zTPM Implementation Classes ·Capacity Planning Methodology and Tools Usage Training ·BluePrints for Re-engineering Capacity Planning Processes ·Customized Capacity Planning ServicesOnsite & Remote Capacity

  15. Professional Services Cont’d: Len Santalucia’s VMware & zVM Virtualization Health Check • Len retired from IBM after 30 years where he worked with IT executives on IBM’s key accounts. • Len’s understanding of multiple IT environments provides him with a unique ability to help IT professionals understand Virtualization’s Financial and Technical considerations. across distributed and mainframe environments. • Len uses a combination of industry metrics and Marty Deitch tools/analysis to help clients decipher the true TCA and TCO components of Virtualization solutions. • Len’s TCA/TCO analysis includes Not-So-Typical Virtualization Components & Concepts like: • Software Licensing Costs on x86 Cores vs. mainframe IFL cores • TCP/IP vs. Hypersockets • VMware vs. zVM • Windows vs. Linux • OSA vs. NIC • EMIF vs. Network Fabric

  16. Professional Services Cont’d: IBM disaster recovery services IBM maintenance services Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current and planned IT environments. Install new systems. IBM software and defect support services Upgrade existing installations with the latest technology. IBM professional services Consolidate workloads into zSeries (S/390) processors. System upgrade, migration, and conversion services Staff training Configure standard and custom software for Linux, z/OS™, ERP, Parallel Sysplex®, WebSphere®, Lotus Domino™. System design Capacity planning and modeling Installation planning and implementation Application architecture and development Software migration and installation Application Development and general Application Programming assistance Disk/Tape/SAN/NAS migration planning, management, and performance tuning.

  17. Vicom Computer Services, Inc.Corporate Commitment to IBM • (26) IBM Certified Sales Representatives in the Metro area • Certified X/P/I/Z Series, DS Storage, Nseries Storage, TSM, Tape technologies etc… • Dedicated IBM Storage Practice • Overlay for the entire Vicom Sales Force • Dedicated IBM Data Protection Practice • Specializing in Enterprise Backup, VTL, Tape and Tape Encryption • Dedicated IBM Power Practice • Overlay for the entire Vicom Sales Force • Dedicated Virtualization Practice • Overlay for the entire Vicom Sales Force • Dedicated IBM Software specialist • Overlay for entire Vicom Sales Force • (20+) Technical Consultants / Engineers • Certified X/P/I/Z Series, Storage, Tivoli Solutions, VMware, Microsoft • Dozens more through our staffing arm • IBM Business Partner Innovation Center (BPIC) • Over $ 1,600,000 Investment in IBM Products • Corporate-Wide Commitment to IBM

  18. Value Added Solutions Vicom/VMware Relationship • One of VMware’s Largest Premier Partners in the Metro Area • VMware VIP Premier Partner • Certified VMware VAC Authorized Consultants • Access to all VMware IP and Methodologies • Strong Local Relationships with VMware Sales and Engineering Force • Vicom Innovation and Virtualization Center with ALL VMware products and solutions running in a real world environment • Expertise in 3rd party software for enhanced VMware functionality

  19. Value Added SolutionsSoftware Software

  20. Value Added SolutionsCore Infrastructure Services • Complete IBM Server Line • System X, BladeCenter, POWER (System P and I), System Z • Complete IBM System Storage Disk, SAN and Tape Solutions • DS Series, XIV, N Series, SVC, DR550, Entire Tape Line • Storage Management Solutions • Information Life Cycle Management Solutions • SAN Design and Architecture Solutions • IBM Tivoli Storage Solutions • Server Consolidation Solutions • Virtualization Solutions • High Availability Solutions • Disaster Recovery Solutions • Linux Solutions and Strategies • Microsoft Solutions

  21. Value Added SolutionsSystem X and BladeCenter • IBM BladeCenter Certified Partner • Vicom’s engineers have assisted with development • of BladeCenter Certification Criteria • IBM ExACT Partner • Scalable Intel Servers – x460 / x3950 • Evaluation Unit and POC Services • Provide on-site installation and skills transfer • Resolve outstanding issues with client • IBM System X Jumpstarts Services • Jumpstart services centered around BladeCenter, VMware, High Availability Solutions and IBM Director • Server Centric Solutions • Sever Consolidation, Virtualization, High Availability Clustering Solutions, Disaster Recovery Solutions, Server Management Solutions, Microsoft and Linux Solutions

  22. Value Added SolutionsPOWER Solutions (System P and I) • High Availability Implementations • System Virtualization and Consolidation • PowerVM • Performance Analysis and Tuning • System Health Checks • Enterprise Backup design and implementation • Multi O/S installations (AIX/Linux/Ios) • Solution Integration • DR Design and Implementation • Skills Training and Education/Certification • Migrations from non-IBM platforms

  23. Value Added SolutionsSystem z Solutions • Business Resiliency Solutions • System Virtualization and Consolidation • z/OS Workload / Systems Management • Performance Analysis and Tuning • Enterprise Backup design and implementation • Multi O/S installations (z/OS, Linux, z/VM, z/VSE) • Solution Integration • DR Design and Implementation • Skills Training and Education/Certification • System z Software Healthcheck Services

  24. Vicom Computer Services, Inc.Storage Practice Capabilities • DAS, SAN, NAS, iSCSI and Tape storage portfolio • Disaster Recovery Solutions • Data Replication – Host based, array based, byte level real-time • Continuous Data Protection • Data Management and Identification • Information Lifecycle Management • Storage Virtualization • Enterprise Back Up – Tape, B2D, Off-Site, virtual tape • Availability – HA Clustering, Geo-clustering • Database/Email archiving, data retention and compliance • Security and Encryption

  25. Value Added SolutionsVicom’s Virtualization Practice • IBM System z z/VM Virtualization for UNIX & Linux Server Consolidation • VMware Premier Partner • VMware VAC accredited partner • Fully versed in VMware’s VIM • VMware Jumpstarts • P2V Conversions (Converter) • Test / Dev UAT Virtualization Solutions • Virtualized Disaster Recovery Solutions • VMware Health Check Services • Virtual Desktop Solutions • Lab Manager Services • IBM PowerVM for UNIX Consolidation • Tight Integration of Storage Advanced Functionality • and VMware capabilities • Storage Virtualization • Security and Encryption • Server Consolidation (Scale up / Scale Out) • Availability – HA Clustering, Geo-clustering

  26. Vicom Staffing “Having the right people with the right expertise for each project is crucial to your business success. “ • History of Vicom Staffing • 16+ Years Experience Placing Technology Personnel • Infrastructure/Development Professionals • Recruiting Practices • Qualifying Candidates • Temporary / Contract Employees • Temporary to Permanent • Permanent Placement • Access to pool of proven engineers / Vicom Staffing Database • Ability to handle regional and national rollouts • Project Management

  27. Vicom PSG - One Page SummaryProfessional Services Group • Server Solutions • IBM System X, BladeCenter, System P, System I, System Z Services • Jumpstart services centered around Systems, Virtualization, High Availability, management, migration etc… • Vicom’s engineers have assisted with development much of the certification criteria for IBM Systems • Server Centric Solutions including Server Consolidation, Virtualization, High Availability Clustering Solutions, Disaster Recovery Solutions, Server Management Solutions, Microsoft and Linux Solutions • Complete custom engagements • Server and Storage Consolidation • Skilled at Server Consolidation Scenario’s in Intel and Unix Arena • Server, Storage and Geographic Consolidation • Certified to perform IBM Align CDAT Server Consolidation Studies • One of VMware’s Largest Enterprise Premier Partners in the Metro Area • Skills in Database consolidation on scalable IBM servers • Disaster Recovery Services • Disaster Recovery Architecture Assistance • Best Practices in architecting Infrastructure Solutions for Disaster Recovery, Hardware Based Storage Replication Services • Wide Area SAN / WAN communications, Host Based Replication Solutions, VMware Virtual Machine Replication Solutions • Enterprise Backup Strategies / Solutions, DataCenter - Business Recovery Planning, Validation of Recovery Objectives • Microsoft Solutions Practice • Microsoft Gold Certified Partner • Full Microsoft Windows Infrastructure Platform Skills including the Design, Implementation, Migration, Management/ Auditing of • Microsoft Exchange Assessments and Implementations • Active Directory Assessments and Implementations • Microsoft Remote Access Solutions, Microsoft SQL Server Implementations • Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, Microsoft ISA & SMS Server, Microsoft Operations Manager Server • Information Storage Solutions • DAS, SAN, NAS, iSCSI and Tape storage portfolio Server, Storage and Geographic Consolidation Opportunities • Disaster Recovery Solutions • Data Replication – Host based, array based, byte level real-time • Continuous Data Protection, Data Management and Identification • Information Lifecycle Management, Storage Virtualization • Enterprise Back Up – Tape, B2D, Off-Site, virtual tape • Availability – HA Clustering, Geo-clustering • Database/Email archiving, data retention and compliance • Security and Encryption • High Availability Server and Storage Solutions • IBM HACMP and Geo Clustering for the pSeries • Highly available virtual strategies on all Platforms • Microsoft, RedHat, Marathon, Steeleye, Vision Windows and Linux Clustering • DataMirror & Vision Solutions for iSeries • High Availability SAN and Storage Architectures • Snap Copy and Data Replication Services • Virtualization Solutions Practice • VMware Enterprise Premier Partner • Virtualization Solutions across all spectrums • Capacity and Load Planning, Virtualization Healthchecks • Jumpstarts/Quickstarts • Physical to Virtual Migration methodologies • Virtual Desktop (VDI) Assessments • Virtual Test and Development environments (Lab Manager) • Desktop Solutions • Complete management of desktop rollout projects • Desktop Image Porting • Asset Solutions • Project Management • Access to proven pool of talent

  28. Vicom Professional Services Group One Page Summary Consulting Services • File Services Assessment • Feasibility and TCO Analysis of Migration to simplified file services • Best Practices Recommendations on Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) and automated data movement • Best Practices Recommendations on Directory Structure and Services • Documentation and Deliverables on Findings with Specific Recommendations • Storage Infrastructure Assessment • Comprehensive analysis of data, including file system data, databases and • email. • Summary of alignment with Storage Area Network (SAN) industry best • practices including availability analysis. • Analysis of storage network health and performance • Analysis of storage performance and detailed modeling of potential storage • upgrade impacts. • Analysis of current backup methodology. • Detailed roadmap of steps required to design and implement and effective • Information Lifecycle Management strategy. • Detailed roadmap of steps required to align storage and data infrastructure • with long-term goals, including managing growth, protection of data, • scalability and performance optimization. • Recommendations for potential cost savings • Specific Documentation and Deliverables on findings with recommendations • Server Consolidation Assessment • Gathering of Critical Performance Data For Specific Server Consolidation Recommendations • Written Assessment and Presentation of Recommendations • Interviews of Key People on Server and Business Process Integration • Specific Documentation and Deliverables on Findings with Recommendations • VMware Capacity Planner Assessment • Gathering of Critical Performance Data for Specific Virtualization Consolidation Recommendations • Written Assessment and Presentation on Recommendations • Interviews of Key People on Virtualization and Business Process Integration • Specific Documentation and Deliverables on Findings with Recommendations • Healthcheck Assessment Services • Health Check of Fibre Channel, NAS and/or iSCSI Storage Environment • Interviews of Key People on Storage and Business Process Integration • Best Practices of SAN, Implementation, and Future Growth Recommendations • Whiteboard Strategy Sessions with Specific Action Plans • Specific Documentation and Deliverables on findings with recommendations • Storage I/O Performance Assessment • Performance Based Assessment of Fibre Channel or iSCSI Environment • Implementing of Tools for Gathering of Key Performance Metrics • Specific Documentation and Deliverables on Findings with Recommendations • Remote Office Optimization • Determine the business drivers for and financial impact of branch office infrastructure centralization. • Gathering of all critical infrastructure data for branch office consolidation • Interviews of key people on application usage and requirements • Recommendations which provides optimal performance of all essential applications throughout the remote enterprise • Specific Documentation and Deliverables on findings and data supporting Recommendations • Storage Migration Assessment • Feasibility and TCO Analysis of Migration to new Storage Environment • Migration Timeline with Specific Action Plan and Business Impact • Recommendations on Data Migration, Tiers, and Archiving • Best Practices Recommendations on Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) • Documentation and Deliverables on Findings with Specific Recommendations

  29. Client Support StructureTechnical and Configuration Center • Full Configuration Facility • Ability to configure and Image 50 systems at one time • Project Management for customized rollouts • Certified Break/Fix center • Breadth of Knowledge: • Intel Desktop/Notebook • Intel Server solutions • Unix Server Solutions • Mainframe Server Solutions • Rack and Power Solutions • Storage Solutions • Technicians & System Engineers

  30. Business Partner Innovation Center (BPIC)Vicom’s Innovation Center

  31. Vicom’s Innovation Center (BPIC)Capabilities Product / Solution Briefings • Learn about IBM and complementary solutions through formal product briefings • See solutions perform in real-world environment Proof of Concepts • Test and Validate solutions before full scale implementation Technical University • Knowledge transfer of implemented solutions • State of the art presentation capabilities Architecture Workshops • Implemented hundreds of infrastructure solutions through 20+ years in business • Host Architecture “whiteboard” Workshops • Vast experience plus constant training and knowledge of best practices in the industry gives Vicom the ability to effectively architect the right infrastructure solution for virtually any requirement Porting and Migration Lab • Lab can be utilized to test and validate ported code

  32. Vicom’s Innovation CenterBPIC Solution Specialties Solution Specialties that can be demonstrated at the Innovation Center: • Server Consolidation Initiatives • Datacenter Transformation • Server Virtualization Technologies • Server Management and Provisioning Technology • Enterprise Backup Strategies • SAN Design and Consultation • Storage Consolidation • Storage Virtualization and Management • Data Protection and Retention • Data Regulatory and Compliance • Information Lifecycle Solutions • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Solutions • High Availability Solutions • Database Consolidation • Email and Collaboration Solutions • Citrix Access Solutions • Microsoft Infrastructure Solutions • Linux strategies and solutions

  33. Vicom’s Innovation Center (BPIC)Lab Equipment Vicom’s Innovation Center (BPIC) is an environment that is continually refreshed with the latest technology to give you state of art choices. The products in the Innovation Center currently include: • IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC) • IBM System Storage DS4800 Modular Enterprise Storage System • IBM System Storage/NetApp N5300 Network Storage System • IBM TS3000 Series Tape Library • IBM/Brocade 4GB SAN Fabric • IBM/CISCO 4GB SAN Fabric • IBM POWER 570 – Power 6 • IBM System p520 – Power 5+ • IBM OpenPower 720 and IBM OpenPower 710 • IBM System z with z/VM, z/OS, Linux, Open Solaris – NYC • IBM System x3850M2 • IBM BladeCenter Chassis with Integrated Infrastructure • IBM BladeCenter H Chassis with Integrated Infrastructure • IBM BladeCenter S Chassis with Integrated Infrastructure • Latest IBM Blades including Intel, AMD and Power Blades • Virtual Client Solutions – VDI • Complete VMWare Solutions • Various Sun and HP Servers for Interoperability testing. • Various IBM ThinkPad and ThinkCentre Desktops demonstrating ThinkVantage Solutions • Many more IBM Technologies can be brought in upon request for testing and evaluation • Competitive equipment for non-partial evaluations Innovation Center is in the middle of an entire technology refresh

  34. Summary • Core company in a family of businesses which can meet virtually all of your IT requirements • Specialize in turn-key solutions to enhance your business. • Highly-skilled, motivated professionals. • Successful when we satisfy our clients and exceed their expectations

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