MSPAlliance Announces Oakland Financial As Its Newest Member.

IT leasing group brings expertise to IT outsourcing trade group.

The MSPAlliance, the leading trade and business development group for the IT service provider industry, announced that Oakland Financial (http://www.itlenders.com) is the latest company to become a member of its group. Oakland Financial, based out of Birmingham MI, provides a variety of leasing services targeted for IT services companies.

"Oakland Financial offers our membership a unique service which is quite valuable for many IT companies today," said Karissa Weaver, vice president of Business Development for the MSPAlliance. As more and more companies strive to increase revenues and cut overall costs, leasing has become a viable and compelling option to outright IT purchases."

Oakland Financial brings the final piece of an IT solution offering that adds value for both the reseller and the end user," said Frank Latourell, president of Oakland Financial. As IT acquisitions become even more driven by the rational demands of business, having a convenient, easy financial tool that addresses the needs of both the reseller and the end user changes the process from a zero sum game to one in which all parties benefit. This is the essence of what Oakland Financial has to offer."

The MSPAlliance has over 90 members worldwide representing companies in various fields all relating to the IT outsourcing industry. The MSPAlliance offers its members a variety of useful programs and tools such as the Business Development Matrix, the Buyers Guide, and an advisory board focused on providing ITIL best practices standards.

If you would like more information on how to join the MSPAlliance or how your company can benefit from membership please contact Karissa Weaver at Karissa@mspalliance.com or 530.566.1273.

About MSPAlliance:
The MSPAlliance was founded in 2000 as MSPNews in order to bring clarity and definition to the service provider industry. In an effort to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients, MSPNews soon evolved into The MSPAlliance, a consulting firm focused on helping its clients with marketing, lead generation, business development, and help with mergers and acquisitions through KW Associates Inc. (http://www.kwassociatesinc.com) an affiliate company.

In December of 2002 the MSPAlliance was given the opportunity to carry on the operations of the Strategic Sourcing Advisory Council (SSAC) formerly known as the MSP Association, and continue their Standards Based Initiatives (through ITIL), Service Quality Management Initiatives (SQMI) and Customer Advisory Programs. The MSPAlliance has successfully transitioned over all former SSAC members and is in the process of setting up an Advisory Board.

The MSPAlliance offers a three-pronged approach: Consulting services, lead generation, marketing and business development leads. Best practices and industry education programs driven by a separate board of directors. Mergers and acquisitions within the MSP industry through an affiliate company, KW Associates Inc.