SHI
SHI is a global IT solutions provider and systems integrator that helps organizations select, deploy, and manage technology.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
SHI describes itself as a global IT solutions provider and systems integrator that combines the scale and portfolio of a global solutions integrator with the resources and personal service of a local VAR. It states that it is trusted by more than 17,000 organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to growing businesses across sectors including retail, manufacturing, government, finance, healthcare, and education. SHI reports 7,000 employees and 30+ offices around the world, plus integration centers in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Asia, and says it is the largest Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States. Thai Lee serves as Co-Founder, President, and CEO.
History
SHI states that it began as a regional, software-only reseller named Software House International in 1989, co-founded by Thai Lee, who has served as its only President and CEO. The company describes its evolution from humble beginnings as a $1 million software reseller to becoming a $16 billion global solutions integrator, and notes that 35 years on it remains focused on customer service. It reports premier-tier status with almost every leading software publisher and hardware vendor, and states that it is the largest Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States.
Products and positioning
A total IT partner combining the scale and portfolio of a global solutions integrator with the resources and personal service of a local VAR.
Cloud services
Cloud migrations, optimization, security, and maintenance with deep partnerships with hyperscalers.
Managed IT services
Professional and managed IT services designed to optimize cloud costs, improve automation, right-size workloads, and speed up launches.
SHI AI & Cyber Labs
Part of SHI's agentic AI investments recognized by the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award.
Digital AI Ambassador platform
Part of SHI's agentic AI investments recognized by the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award.
Recent events
SHI receives approval in principle for Tri-Star Float[5]
Reported:
SHI announced that it received Approval in Principle from Norwegian classification society DNV for its 9.5-MW Tri-Star Float offshore wind floater model.
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