GlobalWise (GWIV) Announces Channel Sales Partnership With B2B Computer Products

COLUMBUS, OH — (Marketwire) — 03/27/12 — GlobalWise Investments, Inc. (OTCBB: GWIV) (OTCQB: GWIV) (www.GlobalWiseInvestments.com) and its wholly owned subsidiary Intellinetics, Inc., a leading-edge technology company focused on the design, implementation and management of cloud-based Enterprise Content Management (“ECM”) systems in both the public and private sectors, today announce a new Channel Sales Partnership contract has been executed with B2B Computer Products, LLC.

B2B Computer Products, LLC (www.b2bcomp.com) is a national business-to-business value-added reseller and service provider of computer hardware and software with over 35 distribution centers throughout the US. They are a client-focused technology provider with proven experience in design, product recommendation and implementation of complex multi-vendor IT solutions. The partnership with Intellinetics will allow B2B Computer to add the cloud-based Intellivue™ ECM software to its vast array of service offerings and better serve its roster of over 24,000 clients.

“B2B Computer is thrilled to add the Intellivue™ suite of software services to our list of business solutions,” stated Rob Ince, Business Development Manager for B2B Computer. “Enterprise Content Management offers a natural extension to the server and storage solutions B2B Computer provides its customers. As a hosted service, Intellivue™ can also complement our Managed Print Service offering by using Multi-Function Device printers for scanning. The shared device approach combined with the efficiency gains inherent in routing documents electronically with the Intellivue™ workflow capability will equate to a quick ROI (Return on Investment) for our clients.”

“B2B Computer is a trusted name in the software and hardware business,” commented William. J. “BJ” Santiago, CEO of GlobalWise. “They have a proven, solid track record with a large client base and can instantly go-to-market with our software offering as a natural extension of what they do every day. Having an affordable, enterprise class software solution to manage unstructured content and documents will be a huge benefit to B2B Computer’s clients. We are actively pursuing multiple new client sales opportunities that have already resulted from this partnership. Each of these opportunities average $40,000 per engagement. We look forward to growing our relationship and supporting B2B Computer in their daily business to acquire new ECM clients.”

About GlobalWise Investments, Inc.

GlobalWise Investments, Inc., via its wholly owned subsidiary Intellinetics, Inc., is a Columbus, Ohio based Enterprise Content Management (ECM) pioneer with industry-leading software that delivers cloud ECM based solutions on-demand. The Company’s flagship platform, Intellivue™, represents a new industry benchmark and game-changing solution by enabling clients to access and manage the content of every scanned document, file, spreadsheet, email, photo, audio file or video tape — virtually anything that can be digitized — in their enterprise from any PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone from anywhere in the world.

For additional information, please visit the Company’s corporate website: www.GlobalWiseInvestments.com

About B2B Computer Products LLC

With a foundation of deep IT industry experience, B2B Computer Products LLC was identified by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing businesses of its type in the U.S. in 2009 and 2010, and by Crain’s as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago metro area. B2B Computer is a single-source provider of cutting-edge products, manufacturer-certified services, and managed print and managed IT services. As a national business-to-business reseller of IT hardware and software representing hundreds of manufacturers — B2B Computer guarantees a best practice combination of competitively priced customized products and expert services. In addition to its Addison, Illinois headquarters and multiple distribution points, B2B Computer’s offices are in Chicago; New York; Davenport, Iowa; Beavercreek, Ohio; and San Francisco. B2B Computer Products offers a 6-Point Best Service, Best Solutions Guarantee.

For additional information, please visit the Company’s corporate website: www.b2bcomp.com

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