CSI Ranks Sixth on Talkin' Cloud Top 100
--CSI is largest provider for financial institutions, appears in top 10 with Amazon, Rackspace--
PADUCAH, Ky., June 11, 2012 – Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end technology solutions that empower financial institutions to remain competitive, compliant and profitable, has been named number six in the world in Nine Lives Media’s second annual Talkin’ Cloud 100 report. Also, among all companies represented on the list, CSI was the highest ranking managed services provider (MSP) focused exclusively on the needs of financial institutions.
According to the report, the top 100 cloud service providers, which includes cloud aggregators, cloud brokers, cloud integrators, value-added resellers (VARs) and MSPs, experienced a 46 percent growth in combined revenues from 2010 to 2011. Nine Lives Media conducted an online survey from January 2012 through April 2012 to calculate the Talkin’ Cloud 100 report. In addition, cloud service providers were evaluated on a series of metrics, such as:
- Annual cloud services revenue;
- Percentage growth;
- Dollar growth;
- Cloud computing project revenue.
“Since we began offering managed cloud services, we’ve experienced a steady rise in the desire for cloud services that address the specific needs of financial institutions, which includes increased security, savings and flexibility,” said Dan Holt, president and general manager of CSI’s Managed Services Division. “As we continue to grow and enhance our services, CSI’s focus will remain on delivering financial institutions the tools and guidance needed to efficiently advance their technology strategy, while still maintaining the high levels of service we offer to our clients.”
CSI Managed Services provides cloud-delivered IT performance and security managed services to help financial institutions remain competitive, compliant and profitable. CSI’s cloud-based managed services enable financial institutions to access on-demand technology and IT services without the need to invest in expensive hardware and added staff. From this, financial institutions gain round-the-clock coverage of their technology’s performance and security systems without having to neglect their core business.
“Providing our customers with the most current and competitive cloud technologies available is essential to CSI’s continued growth and success within the financial industry,” said Steve Powless, chief executive officer of CSI. “Over the past year, we have focused on enhancing the cloud services we deliver to our customers, enabling CSI to grow as a substantial cloud services provider for the financial industry.”
In addition to managed services, CSI offers core bank processing that enhances integration, insight and productivity; mobile and Internet solutions that expand channel access with easy-to-use, web-based tools; payments processing that decreases transaction costs, improves security and enhances flexibility; print and electronic distribution that drives down document delivery management time and cost; and automated regulatory and compliance tools that decrease risk and improve compliance posture.
About Computer Services, Inc.
Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) delivers core processing, managed services, mobile and Internet solutions, payments processing, print and electronic distribution, and regulatory and compliance solutions to financial institutions and corporate customers across the nation. Exceptional service, dynamic solutions and superior results are the foundation of CSI’s reputation in empowering businesses to remain competitive, compliant and profitable. CSI’s stock is traded on OTCQX under the symbol CSVI. For more information about CSI, visit www.csiweb.com.
