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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- SGI today announced that it has selected James River Technical, Inc. (JRTI), a Virginia-based hardware and software solution provider, as its strategic distribution and solutions partner for prospective and existing higher education and research customers throughout the U.S. "We're very enthusiastic about this new strategic relationship, as it will enable the two companies to leverage collective resources to offer the highest levels of quality service for the computing and visualization needs of higher education and research customers," said SGI's Anthony Robbins, senior vice president, North American Field Organization. "SGI very much values its relationships with educational institutions, which have been a part of our core business since our company's founding over 20 years ago." "We are excited to expand our responsibilities as SGI's sole fulfillment and solutions partner in this market," added JRTI CEO Leo Iantosca. "JRTI has long been SGI's largest reseller to these institutions, offering superior sales and support resources. Our commitment to excellence for SGI's higher education customers is reinforced with this new agreement and we look forward to continued growth in this important sector of SGI's business." Collaborating to develop solutions for higher education and research organizations across the U.S., JRTI and SGI account representatives will provide sales and support to higher education and research customers. JRTI has enlisted the assistance of several agents to enhance its ability to service key universities and geographies. Working with these agents, JRTI offers the entire line of SGI(R) products, carries a full array of peripheral products, services and support, and hosts SGI user-group meetings and Tech Talks. Companies working as agents with JRTI include: Clarix/MDA CAD TEAM, Rochester, NY.; ComnetCo, Inc., Huntington, N.Y.; Applied Microsystems, Anchorage, Alaska; and HONCAD of Honolulu, Hawaii.