CDW Announces Winners of Second Annual "Partner of the Year" Awards
Five companies earn recognition for strong performance in support of CDW customer initiatives
VERNON HILLS, Ill. - November 24, 2008 - CDW Corporation, a leading provider of technology products and services to business, government and education, today announced the recipients of the company's second annual Partner of the Year awards, which were presented at the 2008 CDW Partner Summit in Las Vegas on November 18 - 20.
During 2008, CDW provided customers with products, solutions and support from more than 1,000 partners that specialize in hardware, accessories, software, network equipment, telecommunications and services. The Partner of the Year awards honor companies that have provided exemplary products, programs and support to CDW and its customers in the previous 12 months. This year's recipients are:
- Cisco Systems - Networking
- Ingram Micro - Technology distribution
- Lefthand Networks - Storage area networks
- Tripp Lite - Power protection, distribution, and related equipment
- Wasp Barcode - Data capture and tracking solutions
"Whether it's a routine order or a completely new technology solution, CDW works closely with its partners to ensure that we consistently deliver value to meet our customers' needs," said Matt Troka, CDW vice president of product and partner management. "We honor our most effective partners again this year for successfully supporting CDW and contributing significantly to our success," Troka added.
The CDW Partner of the Year awards are based on input from CDW customers, account managers, product management teams, advanced technology specialists and executives, and they take into consideration the growth of partner sales through CDW as well as partner financial performance.
About CDW
CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government and education. Ranked No. 34 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies, CDW features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company's technology specialists offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers can assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified communications, security, wireless, power and cooling, networking, software licensing and mobility solutions.
CDW was founded in 1984 and as of September 30, 2008 employed approximately 6,900 coworkers. In 2007, the company generated sales of $8.1 billion. For more information, visit CDW.com.
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