Linux Professional Institute Announces New Affiliate in Portugal (Toronto, Canada: January 18, 2006) The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization (http://www.lpi.org), announced that DRI, an IT training and consulting service company in Lisbon, Portugal as LPI's new Master Affiliate for Portugal. DRI was established in 1999 and specializes in IT infrastructure projects and web applications for the Portuguese market.
Jim Lacey, President and CEO of LPI welcomed DRI to the LPI network of global affiliates: “Given DRI's long history of IT services in the Portuguese market it is well positioned to advance LPI certification and Linux professionalism in Portugal. This is indicative of the success of our Regional Enablement Initiative to date: identify potential partners who have considerable knowledge of their local markets and then enable them to drive the adoption of Linux and Open Source Software." Mr. Lacey cited the influence of John Meaney, Area Operations Manager for Europe as instrumental in recruiting DRI to LPI's efforts in Europe. Diogo Rebelo, CEO of DRI, stated that there is an increasing demand for Linux professionals within Portugal: "LPI certification will fulfill local market needs for IT professionals who understand and know Linux and Open Source Software. LPI certified professionals will reinforce within our region that we have the skills and talent to implement Open Source solutions for enterprise and industry." Mr. Rebelo also emphasized that professional Linux and Open Source training was of increasing interest within both academic and commercial training organizations in Portugal and that DRI had concrete plans to recruit IT education providers to assist with that effort. The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is globally supported by the IT industry, enterprise and professionals and within government and the educational community. LPI's certification program is delivered worldwide in multiple languages at over 7,000 testing locations and is supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents. Since the programs inception, LPI has delivered over 135,000+ exams and 40,000+ LPIC certifications around the world. - 30 - About Linux Professional Institute: The Linux Professional Institute promotes and certifies essential skills on Linux and Open Source technologies through the global delivery of comprehensive, top quality, vendor-independent exams. Established as an international non-profit organization in 1999 by the Linux community, the Linux Professional Institute seeks to become recognized as the global leader in the certification of Linux professionals while advancing the Linux and Open Source movement through strategic partners, sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, Hewlett-Packard and IDG. Media contacts: Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institute Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.lpi.org Telephone: +1-416-666-1574 Diogo Rebelo, CEO, DRI Pólo Tecnológico de Lisboa Estr. do Paço do Lumiar, Edifício Empresarial 3 - S-210 1600 - 546 Lisboa Tel: +351 21 715 30 55 Fax: +351 21 715 30 57 Web: http://www.dri.pt Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Linux Professional Institute media mailing list Contact: Scott Lamberton, Director of Communications Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Telephone: +1-416-666-1574 To Subscribe or unsubscribe send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "media unsubsribe"; in the subject line or do so directly at: http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/media _______________________________________________ lpi-announce mailing list [email protected] http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-announce
