October 2010
Press Release Central

Heartland Technology Solutions acquires CNS, Inc.

St. Joseph, MO - Heartland Technology Solutions (HTS) of Harlan, IA announced today that it has acquired Computers, Networks, Solutions Inc. (CNS) of St. Joseph, MO effective October 15, 2010.

CNS is an established business technology provider with a strong client base in the St. Joseph and Kansas City area. The acquisition gives HTS its seventh location across the Midwest and the opportunity to provide industry leading support and service to businesses in the Northwest Missouri region.

“We are looking forward to having the CNS team join the HTS family. By acquiring the IT and telephony business from CNS, HTS is able to leverage our resources, skills and knowledge of technologies to a larger client base,” said Connie Arentson, HTS President.  “We are pleased to offer our strengths to meet the demands of the marketplace as we enter this region.  It will be a win for clients as we provide a deeper staff of highly trained and experienced technicians and management.”

About HTS For 25 years, the HTS team has served the IT needs of businesses throughout the Midwest.  HTS has a diverse set of specializations, including Infrastructure Service & Support, Unified Communications, Document Management, Precision Agriculture and K-12 Education. HTS is highly regarded in the vendor community and has strong partnerships with Microsoft, HP and SonicWALL. It also services other computer resellers through its electronic newsletter division with over 175 clients across the country. HTS corporate headquarters is located in Harlan, IA with locations in Ames, IA; Joplin, MO; Newton, KS; Muskogee, OK; and Omaha, NE.

For more information about HTS, please visit www.heartlandtechnologies.com.