Value Added re-seller of solutions to help Manage, Secure and Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership of Network Applications of all types including e-mail, Instant Messaging, Fax and Internet Access control.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1995 (incorporated in Texas in 2001 as Messaging Solutions LLC)
What is your primary product or service?
We sell software and hardware solutions that assist in the management, security, operability, compliance and efficiency of all forms of messaging applications. Our product lines include solutions for all major email platforms (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, Novell GroupWise and other SMTP basd systems), we also have solutions for unified messaging platforms, instant messaging applications such as Microsoft LCS/OCS, Lotus SameTime and other standards based IM platforms. Lastly, we sell a number of compliance solutions to help meet the various governmental regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Strong background in IT generally and Messaging specifically. Owner used to manage the worldwide messaging network for one of the largest Energy Companies in the world based in Houston. VP of Technology was the former Director of IT for another Fortune 100 Energy Company also based in Houston.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have real world experience in solving the very issues that our customers are attempting to solve. We've been involved in one way or another with assisting over 1,000 customers (including a large portion of the Fortune 500) in helping to manage their messaging infrastructure. Rather that just selling products, we provide the value added expertise to help make the sale of products and the implementation more succesful at meeting our customers objectives.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, wire transfer and all major credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Worldwide; approximately 10% of our business is International, 40% is in Texas and the remaining 50% is distributed throughout the US. We serve customers of all sizes and across Industries, Government, Military, Law Enforcement, Education and all Corporate business segments.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Privately owned and operated, no services are outsourced and all services are provided by our Company.
What are your hours of operation?
8AM - 6PM M-F CST/CDT