New York, NY (June 2, 2009) – Computer Generated Solutions�, Inc. (CGS), a leading provider of software, outsourcing solutions and business & IT services to organizations worldwide, has been recognized by Everything Channel as one of North America’s top technology integrators. CGS placed number 225 in the 15th annual VAR 500 ranking.
The VAR 500 list details the leading revenue producers among technology integrators and technology solution provider organizations in North America. The list’s ranking is based on gross worldwide revenue of hardware and software sales, as well as earnings from professional and managed information technology (IT) services.
The 2009 VAR500 list includes 92 new companies with 10 percent of them in the Top 100 of the list. The starting point of the list is company #500 with revenues of $26.8 million, ending with company #1 with revenues of $57.3 billion. This list reflects the strength of the technology reseller channel.
“We are delighted to be ranked among North America’s largest technology firms for the third year in a row,“ stated Phil Friedman, president and chief executive officer of CGS. “Our founding commitment to the long term success of our clients has fueled our growth for 25 years. Today, we are positioned with the financial strength and stability required to deliver sustainable value to our customers. We look forward with confidence to a future of continued profitable expansion based on deep relationships with our customers and partners, on the creativity and dedication of our employees, and on the entrepreneurial spirit that has been our trademark.”
The complete listing of the VAR 500 is published in the May 26, 2009 issue and can be found online at www.channelweb.com.
To complete the 2009 ranking of the 500 largest North American solution providers, system integrators, VARs and IT consultants, companies were asked to complete an online questionnaire to determine prequalification. In February 2009, Everything Channel conducted extensive research and analyzed the data. Independent data sourcing (e.g., SEC filings, annual reports, etc.) also was conducted. Finalists were ranked according to their fiscal year 2008 revenue, based only on their reseller-related services business.
About CGS
For twenty-five years, CGS has enabled global enterprises, regional companies and government agencies to drive groundbreaking performance through technology. With global delivery capabilities, expertise across leading platforms and deep experience in multiple industries, CGS has become the IT partner of choice for thousands of organizations worldwide. CGS delivers a wide array of proprietary and third-party applications, including email archiving, ERP, PLM, BI, supply chain management and shop floor control; technology and business services, including systems integration, applications development, training, channel enablement and staffing; outsourced contact center solutions, including customer care, technical helpdesk and BPO; and learning & communications platforms, including LMS, virtual events and mobility. CGS is headquartered in New York City and maintains a worldwide presence with 20 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information please visit www.cgsinc.com.
About Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel is the one-stop shop for accessing, enabling, managing and accelerating technology sales channels. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to arm the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results.
About United Business Media Limited (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com)
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM’s businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists – with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
