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To: rudedog who wrote (33747)	10/2/1998 7:30:00 PM
From: Elwood P. Dowd	Respond to of 97611

Rudedog... this is from the Yahoo Board. El CSF First Digital Reseller to Achieve Compaq Direct... OCT 2, 1998, M2 Communications - London -- Computer Solutions & Finance (CSF), a leading UK Multi-vendor value added systems integrator (VASI), today announced it is the first Digital reseller to achieve the Compaq direct system reseller status since Compaq acquired Digital in June 1998. The Move puts CSF in a strong position to maximise market share in the high-end enterprise server sector, ahead of its competitors. Compaq's appointment recognises CSF's commitment to provide the best-of-breed solutions to its customers. The announcement further highlights the tremendous business opportunities for a high quality corporate systems integrator, such as CSF to make an increasing contribution to the Group's results. "This accreditation endorses CSF's proven channel model and recognises knowledgeable consultants and customer satisfaction are the key to our continuing success, said Mike Cohen, sales and marketing director, CSF. "We are delighted that Compaq has singled out CSF to be its first direct partner since the Compaq/Digital acquisition and it leaves us in a very strong position, clearly differentiating us from our competition in the UK." Nick Offin, director, channel sales, Compaq, commenting on the accreditation, said, "We have been very impressed with the quality of CSF's approach to the Digital business, and very much look forward to a long and productive partnership. Compaq is a strict vendor where accreditation is concerned and CSF had to undergo a rigorous programme to qualify. Compaq's outstanding products, together with CSF's commitment and enthusiasm for customer satisfaction make a powerful combination to deliver seamless and successful deployment of business solutions to the customer." CSF, the largest Digital reseller in the UK has several years commercial experience in understanding the entire Digital product range and in light of this Compaq has realised the business benefits that CSF can pass on to its customers. Notes to editors The Computer Solutions and Finance Group PLC (CSF) is a leading value added systems integrator of multi-vendor computer products and services, meeting the needs of corporate customers in a variety of industries. Since its establishment in 1991 by three founding directors, CSF has become the largest reseller of Digital products in Europe. Its turnover grew to 55 million pounds in 1997, projected to be 70 million pounds in 1998. The group employs 180 staff at its London head office and four regional offices in the Midlands, north of England, Bristol and Scotland. A total solution provider As the group has grown, it has pursued its objective of offering a total product and service solution. It has achieved this by developing partner relationships with major vendors, including Oracle, Computer Associates, Compaq, Microsoft, as well as through investment in new capabilities such as technical services, finance provision, training and disaster recovery. The focus areas have been formed into individual operating companies within the CSF Group in order to offer greater consumer accountability and provide a structured path for company growth.