MINNEAPOLIS, MN – May 11, 2009 – Datatrend Technologies, Inc. has won the 2008 IBM Innovation Leadership Award. The award honors IBM Business Partners for their ingenuity and innovation in providing business solutions.

"Receiving the IBM Innovation Leadership Award is an honor that very few IBM Business Partners enjoy, and we are delighted to be recognized by IBM for our efforts in delivering world class IT solutions," said Charlie Cox, President - Technology Infrastructure Solutions Division, Datatrend Technologies, Inc. "This further reinforces our leadership position within the IBM Partner Community and underscores the value that Datatrend and IBM deliver to customers."

IBM Innovation Leadership Award winners are nominated by IBM teams and recognize exceptional IBM Business Partners who are leading the technology charge by delivering innovative, leading-edge, IBM based solutions.

Datatrend Technologies is a 22-year old technology solutions company that leverages leading-edge technology and expertise in assisting end user organizations so they may succeed in core business initiatives, achieve efficiencies in systems and network management, and obtain cost savings through infrastructure optimization.

About IBM
For nearly 100 years, IBM has created products to handle information. Today, as the world's largest information technology company, they invent, develop and manufacture the most advanced information technologies - computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics. But that's just for starters. After decades as the undisputed leader in the computer hardware business, IBM has transformed itself into an information technology services business. They are passionately committed to adding value for their clients - from helping to keep grocery shelves stocked to simultaneously providing medical imagery to physicians an ocean apart. Their solutions, services and consulting offerings are revolutionizing the way people, organizations and enterprises operate - including themselves. For more information about IBM, please visit http://www.ibm.com/.

About Datatrend Technologies:
Founded in 1987, Datatrend Technologies is a national IT solutions provider dedicated to helping companies optimize their IT environments and transform their business. Datatrend specializes in best-in-class technology services; server and storage solutions; and structured cabling services. By providing exceptional thought leadership and a customer-intimate approach, Datatrend has earned the respect of customers everywhere as a trusted advisor on business and technology issues. Visit Datatrend online at www.datatrend.com.

Contact Information:
Charlie Cox
President - Technology Infrastructure Solutions Division
Datatrend Technologies, Inc.
Phone: 952-931-1203
Email: Charlie.cox@datatrend.com
SOURCE: Datatrend Technologies, Inc.