Catapult Systems Launches Interactive Agency with Acquisition of The Ad Ranch

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Microsoft IT consulting firm, Catapult Systems today announced it has acquired The Ad Ranch, an Austin-based advertising and interactive company, has launched Slingrock, a new interactive branding, design and marketing agency. Slingrock will offer valuable brand development, digital marketing, e-commerce, mobile application and design services to the roster of top companies that rely on Catapult Systems to improve their business operations.

"By combining Catapult's extensive business technology expertise with The Ad Ranch's branding and marketing abilities, we believe we've created one of the most comprehensive and talented digital agencies in the country," said Sam Goodner, Catapult Systems CEO. "We expect Slingrock to be of great benefit to all of our clients, giving them the ability to further enhance technology solutions for their business and customers."

The new Slingrock division provides a unique combination of custom development and enterprise-level technology services with well-designed user experiences to help companies improve their image and business.

"By joining forces with Catapult Systems, we're now able to provide customers with the full breadth of technical programming design talent that can deliver competitive advantages to businesses of all sizes," noted Chris Greta, founder of The Ad Ranch and new creative director of Slingrock. "The talent team at Slingrock will be a powerful force among the new breed of hybrid digital agencies."

Catapult Systems is a widely recognized IT consulting services firm with nearly 20 years experience delivering Microsoft-based technology solutions to enterprises of all sizes. A Microsoft National Systems Integrator, the company is ranked in the top 0.1% of Microsoft partners globally. For more information, visit www.CatapultSystems.com. For more information on Slingrock visit www.slingrock.com.

About Catapult Systems, Inc.

Catapult Systems provides Microsoft IT consulting services in enterprise solutions, infrastructure and custom development. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, Tampa and Washington D.C., Catapult implements secured, innovative technology solutions, enabling our clients to achieve their business priorities while deriving the maximum value from their Microsoft technology investments. A Microsoft National Systems Integrator (NSI), Catapult holds 13 Microsoft competencies, placing the company in the top 0.1% of Microsoft partners globally. For more information about Catapult visit www.CatapultSystems.com.

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