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Groupware Technology, Inc., a rapidly growing Bay Area information technology solution provider, announced that it has established a business relationship with I&E Systems of San Mateo, CA. The relationship will enable Groupware, a Data Center certified member of the Sun Partner Advantage Program, to offer expanded services to its customers in thin client computing and Sun N1 Grid Computing. Groupware Technology has aggressively grown its Professional Services organization and the I&E relationship will enable the company to offer specialized services to its customers and better support thin client computing and Sun N1 Grid Computing initiatives. I&E Systems president, Igor Khurgin, said, "We are pleased to be aligned with Groupware Technology and have been impressed with their management team, growth record and customer commitment." I&E Systems has been a Sun Professional Services Partner since February 2003 and offers specialty IT services to its customers. I&E is adept at thin client computing services which help companies implement server-based computing solutions that protect intellectual property and reduce licensing and maintenance expenses. I&E has proven capabilities in Sun N1 Grid Computing solutions which allow for seamless expansion of IT infrastructures while leveraging existing IT assets and reducing costs. Mike Thompson, Groupware president, stated, "I&E Systems is an important addition to our Professional Services practice. The unparalleled expertise that I&E has amassed in thin client computing and Sun's N1 Grid Computing will be a tremendous asset to our Fortune 500 customers." The I&E relationship furthers Groupware's ability to deliver solutions that will help its customers get better performance and security from their IT infrastructures and reduce infrastructure and management costs.