Black Box Network Services Selects Systems Advisors Group and Microsoft Dynamics AX

Seattle, WA: April 22, 2011 -

Systems Advisors Group has announced that Black Box Network Services, a leading global provider of communications and IT infrastructure solutions, has selected Systems Advisors Group to implement the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system as the foundation of the organization’s new ERP platform. Black Box and Systems Advisors Group will begin working together immediately to build out a platform that will be leveraged by offices in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands.

Headquartered near Pittsburgh, PA, Black Box is a Communications Systems Integrator, offering complete communications lifecycle services, as well as a provider of the company’s own line of technology products and services. With roughly 4,500 team members worldwide and a presence in 141 countries, Black Box serves clients in nearly every major industry sector.

“Black Box has been evaluating a new ERP software system that would help improve our visibility and leverage key business processes across locations in North America and Europe”, stated Chris Dille, IT Director of Application Development at Black Box. “We chose to begin an implementation project using Microsoft Dynamics AX based on several criteria, some of which included the applications global capabilities, flexibility to adapt to future changes in our business environment, and because of our prior successes with implementing other Microsoft ERP’s. Our team conducted a thorough evaluation of leading Dynamics AX implementation partners, and selected Systems Advisors Group based on their extensive experience with Dynamics AX. They understood our most critical business requirements and prescribed a solution that met our needs in a way that developed great confidence in their capabilities.”

“We’re thrilled that Black Box has placed their trust in Systems Advisors Group to help drive this very important business initiative”, said Rita Clinton, US Country Manager for Systems Advisors Group. “This will be an exciting project that will transform Black Box’s IT systems and provide a solid foundation on which to continue growing their business well into the future.”

Systems Advisors Group and Black Box will work together to migrate multiple ERP and other software systems into a common business application. This consolidation to the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform will help Black Box streamline key business processes, maximize customer service levels, and provide management with real-time visibility across their enterprise.

About Systems Advisors Group:
Systems Advisors Group provides global solutions and professional services around Microsoft’s Dynamics™ AX ERP software system. Established in 1990, Systems Advisors Group has “Centers of Excellence” in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, offering local expertise combined with global reach. Systems Advisors Group boasts one of the world’s largest teams of Certified Dynamics AX resources. For more information please visit our website at www.systemsadvisors.com.

About Black Box:
Black Box is a leading technical services company dedicated to designing, building and maintaining today’s complicated data and voice infrastructure systems. Black Box services more than 175,000 clients in 141 countries with 196 offices throughout the world. To learn more, visit the Black Box Web site at www.blackbox.com.

Contact: Systems Advisors Group
Andy Yeomans
Director – Business Development
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Contact: Black Box Corporation
Gary Doyle
Director – Investor Relations
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