Sunflower Systems Joins the International Association of IT Asset Managers as Provider Member

Sunflower Systems, the company that has redefined lifecycle asset management as a strategic imperative, today announced that they have joined the International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) as a provider member.

(PRWEB) March 29, 2005 -- Sunflower Systems, the company that has redefined lifecycle asset management as a strategic imperative, today announced that they have joined the International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) as a provider member.

As a Provider Member, Sunflower Systems bring their dedication to education, best practices and improving accountability," states Jenny Schuchert, vice president of program development. Their expertise working with many different types of organizations is also a welcome addition for a significant segment of the membership."

Sunflower Systems and IAITAM share the combined vision of bringing standardized and repeatable asset management processes to the global community," commented Robert Kaehler, vice president and general manager, Sunflower Systems. Lifecycle Asset Management clearly has a direct impact on corporate financial performance. Holistic asset management provides not only productivity improvement and financial benefits, but also enables enterprises to mitigate risk to their company, their employees and customers, and the environment. We look forward to working with the IAITAM and partnering with member organizations to bring the vision of holistic asset management to all organizations."

IAITAM Provider Membership is offered to companies that offer products and services that serve IT Asset Managers, directly or indirectly. As visionaries and industry leaders, these companies provide solutions that support the successful implementation of IT asset management initiatives and have joined the association to share their experiences.

About Sunflower Systems

Sunflower Systems significantly improves fiscal and operational accountability by optimizing asset management processes across the enterprise. The Sunflower Systems solution enables organizations to increase asset utilization and re-use as well as tighten financial accountability by providing a holistic view of every asset throughout its lifecycle.

Enterprises benefit because Sunflower Systems:

• Provides a system of record to substantiate financial reporting

• Enables the single version of the truth for better asset allocation and utilization

• Maximizes accountability to ensure proper stewardship of every asset

Built on best practices for the composite enterprise, Sunflower Systems provides a complete and actionable view of the entire asset base, from the smallest mobile device to the most expensive classified equipment. The company is headquartered in San Ramon, California, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Portland, Oregon. For more information please call 925-355-0700 or visit our website at www.sunflowersystems.com.

About IAITAM

The International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers (IAITAM) is the professional association for IT Asset Management, serving Software and Hardware Asset Management professionals and providers of software and IT services in more than eighteen countries around the world. IAITAM provides these professionals with centralized professional skills development applicable across industries, goals and company size. The organization educates the business community on the value of information technology asset management and on how to implement cost saving life cycle management strategies to reap the benefits. IAITAM is the publisher for ITAK, the only professional magazine for the IT Asset Management Professional. IAITAM is based in Ohio, USA. For additional information contact 866-942-4826 or visit our website at www.iaitam.org.

Media contacts

Sunflower Systems

Maria Miller

Director of Marketing

2613 Camino Ramon, Suite 120

San Ramon, CA 94583

mmiller@sunflowersystems.com

925-242-4213

IAITAM

Lynne Weiss

VP Sales & Marketing

International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers

1915A Gingerich Street

Hartville, OH 44632

Phone +1.866.9IAITAM (+1.866.942.4826)

media@iaitam.org

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