Today, President and CEO, Michael Proper and his newly formed world class team of IT industry innovators, announce the launch of ClearCenter. ClearCenter integrates, simplifies and opens a core IT management and delivery platform to the world. The platform is designed to serve the unique needs of small and distributed environments that traditional solutions have not met. Michael Proper started an IT services company named ClearCenter in 2000 and grew it into the world’s #1 Managed Service Provider, managing customers’ IT environments in all 50 US States and 29 Countries around the world.

Integrate
ClearCenter integrates cloud enabled services and open source software into a unified platform. ClearCenter’s WebConfig is a web based interface that makes all of these isolated technologies work together seamlessly for the benefit of service providers, end users and developers on almost any x86 hardware standard. WebConfig currently integrates with CentOS, a popular Linux distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The integrated product creates the ClearCenter Server which provides the server and network gateway functions for small and distributed environments.

“Currently, there are over 250,000 open source projects and hundreds of cloud-based applications in development,” said Proper. “Our focus is to take the best technologies that are proven, relevant and robust and integrate them into a single platform. We believe integration is the next innovation.”

Simplify
In addition to software integration, ClearCenter created the Service Delivery Network, a load balanced network hosted around the world. The Service Delivery Network distributes critical updates and services such as intrusion detection, content filtration, anti-virus, anti-spam, dynamic DNS, remote backup, reporting and security tools for compliance and management tools for administration. ClearCenter organizes all of these features and tools in its WebConfig interface that is both simple to learn and simple to use.

Open
ClearCenter furthers innovation by opening the platform to developers and end users around the world. ClearCenter’s core technology, the CentralPointe Server, is open and free to use. The ClearCenter WebConfig and Service Delivery Network have fully developed API’s that are open to a community of developers that are helping expedite the collaboration of integration and testing.

The vast majority of the world’s businesses operate in small and distributed environments. According to US census data, there is an average of 16 employees per location among the six million US businesses. Even in businesses with over 500 employees, there is an average of only 53 employees per location. The ClearCenter platform is designed to seamlessly scale and interconnect this large market of small and distributed business environments.

“There isn’t another platform on the market that compares with what we have already accomplished—and we are just getting started,” said Proper. “We’ve already integrated hundreds of open source technologies and cloud enabled services including Google Apps and Microsoft Hosted Exchange. We are geared up and excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.”

About ClearCenter
ClearCenter integrates, simplifies and opens a core IT management and service delivery platform to the world. The platform is designed to serve the unique needs of businesses with small and distributed environments traditional solutions have underserved. The platform has already been deployed in over 115,000 environments in over 80 countries.

ClearCenter’s WebConfig is a web-based interface that integrates the functionality of a Linux server operating system, hundreds of Open Source technologies and popular Cloud enabled applications to create the free and open ClearCenter Server. ClearCenter’s Service Delivery Network is a load-balanced global network for delivering critical services and managing ClearCenter environments. For more information, or to download the free ClearCenter Server, visit: www.centralpointe.com.

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DirectPointe today announced that James Martinos, 52, has been selected to succeed Michael Proper as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 31, 2008. Martinos has served as Chief Operating Officer since joining DirectPointe in 2005. Proper will continue serving as Co-Chairman of the DirectPointe Board of Directors and President and CEO of newly formed CentralPointe, Inc.

“This management change occurs at a time of strength and momentum for DirectPointe,” said Proper, Co-Chairman of the DirectPointe Board of Directors. “Our overall management team has never been stronger. We are confident that the strategy we have in place is the right one for future success and Jim has been actively involved in developing and executing this strategy.”

“From the day I met Jim almost four years ago, I knew he would play an important role in helping to grow and lead DirectPointe. He has proven himself as a COO and I am confident he will also shine as DirectPointe’s new CEO. Jim is a highly-respected executive, with broad management and IT services experience,” said Proper. “He understands every detail of our operations and understands the needs of our customers. He is committed to the mission of DirectPointe and maintaining its leadership role in our industry.”

“I am looking forward to leading this great company,” Martinos said. “DirectPointe is very well positioned in today’s economy, is growing market share, and is more relevant to our customers than ever. Our strategy is sound and our management team is extremely capable. I am confident we will continue to deliver value to our shareholders, increase opportunity for our over 120 employees, and help our customers with manageable and affordable IT solutions.”

“Mike Proper has made an extraordinary contribution to DirectPointe as President and CEO since founding it almost nine years ago.” Martinos said. “He has led DirectPointe with both vision and determination.”

Martinos continued, “Mike has earned the respect and affection of our employees and customers. He brought a remarkable focus to our mission of providing simple, manageable and affordable IT solutions to our business and residential customers. The actions taken during his tenure will benefit the company, our employees and our customers for years to come. We are pleased that Mike will continue to serve as Co-Chairman of the Board.”

“It has been an honor to start DirectPointe serve as the President and CEO and establish it as the #1 Managed Service Provider in the world, but more so to work with our dedicated and caring team members,” said Proper. “DirectPointe will always be a part of my life and one of my most cherished experiences here on earth. I am excited to move forward and create CentralPointe.”

About DirectPointe
DirectPointe Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah, makes technology simple, manageable and affordable for businesses and individuals for a predictable monthly fee. DirectPointe is the # 1 ranked Managed Service Provider (MSP) worlwide, offering both a technology platform and the most complete and advanced managed services for VARs, Service Providers, Broadband Service Providers, and Hardware Manufactures offering services to businesses and/or individuals.

Customers can deploy a complete solution to manage their entire environment or a subset of services to complement their existing infrastructure. For more information about DirectPointe, visit www.directpointe.com or call (801) 805-9700.

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Lindon, Utah–DirectPointe, the number one ranked managed service provider (MSP) worldwide, announced today a partnership with OnForce, the world’s largest marketplace for contract IT service professionals. The partnership provides DirectPointe with unparalleled access to the OnForce community of technicians across the U.S. and Canada.

“The synergy between DirectPointe and OnForce is undeniable,” said Michael Proper, President and CEO of DirectPointe. “We can now extend our reach to deliver timely, on-site field services to our clients through the OnForce marketplace.”

This partnership creates a highly efficient way to match DirectPointe’s demand for on-site IT support with OnForce’s ubiquitous coverage. OnForce enables DirectPointe to reach thousands of independent IT service professionals who can provide their clients with expert levels of service. DirectPointe’s managed services focus and diverse client base enable OnForce service professionals to win new projects and grow their businesses.

“OnForce recognizes the rapid growth of its provider community and we are working hard to develop new and valuable programs for our service professionals,” said Pete Cannone, CEO of OnForce. “By partnering with DirectPointe, we will continue to grow demand for our marketplace and create more revenue opportunities for our expanding community of service pros.”

About OnForce

OnForce is the world’s largest marketplace for contract service professionals. The company enables VARs, solution providers, manufacturers and retailers to find highly qualified IT service professionals across the U.S. and Canada. OnForce enables increased buyer control and reduced management costs, while improving service levels and offering faster response times than traditional methods of finding contract technicians.

Since its inception, the OnForce marketplace has been used to successfully complete nearly 750,000 work orders. The OnForce community is made up of 5,000+ service buyers and 10,000+ service technicians who work in a number of technology categories, including computers, printers, networking, VoIP, point of sale and consumer electronics. For more information about the U.S. marketplace, visit www.onforce.com or call (888) 515-0100.

About DirectPointe

DirectPointe Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah, makes technology simple, manageable and affordable for businesses and individuals for a predictable monthly fee. DirectPointe is the nation’s # 1 Managed Service Provider (MSP), offering both a technology platform and the most complete and advanced managed services for VARs, Service Providers, Broadband Service Providers, and Hardware Manufactures offering services to businesses and/or individuals.

Customers can deploy a complete solution to manage their entire environment or a subset of services to complement their existing infrastructure. For more information about DirectPointe, visit www.directpointe.com or call (801) 805-9700.