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CDW-G Honored as a Microsoft Public Sector Partner of the Year for Education(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 20 September 2011 Release date- 19092011 - VERNON HILLS, Ill. - CDW Government LLC, (CDW-G), a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education and healthcare customers, today announced its recognition as a 2011 Microsoft U.S. Public Sector Partner of the Year. The award honors CDW-G's innovative use of Microsoft technology in support of higher education and K-12 customers. Winners and finalists were nominated and selected by Microsoft's U.S. Public Sector team working throughout the nation. 'Our partner community plays a vital role in delivering technology solutions that meet the unique needs of customers across government, education and healthcare,' said Vince Menzione, general manager of U.S. Public Sector Partner Strategy, Microsoft. 'CDW-G shows incredible dedication to serving the public sector, and the company's recognition as a Partner of the Year is well deserved.' The U.S. Public Sector Partner of the Year Award for Education honors partners who consistently seek to create innovative education-focused solutions and services, while delivering excellent customer service. 'Educational technology is constantly evolving, and CDW-G knows that building successful, long-term relationships with our customers and partners ensures that we are all able to deliver solutions that have a positive impact on learning,' said Christina V. Rother, president, CDW-G. 'This Microsoft award demonstrates CDW-G's commitment to consistently meeting our customers' technology needs across all of the sectors we serve.' 'Our partners play an essential role in helping customers leverage Microsoft technology to increase efficiency, improve service delivery and reduce operational costs,' said Sig Behrens, general manager of education, Microsoft. 'The work that CDW-G has delivered over the past year is an example of what can be accomplished when great technology is combined with deep market expertise.' CDW-G's account managers and solution architects work with K-12 school districts, colleges and universities to tailor technology programs and services to meet each institution's exact needs. CDW-G's approach to working with education institutions spans discovery and planning, procurement, configuration and deployment of the final solution. In addition to the Microsoft Public Sector Partner of the Year award, last month, Microsoft recognized CDW as a Volume Licensing Partner of the Year for the second year in a row. The Microsoft Partner Program is designed for all partners who develop and market solutions based on Microsoft platforms, provide consulting or technical services on Microsoft systems or recommend Microsoft technology purchases. Microsoft partners include consulting services providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), independent hardware vendors, large account resellers (LARs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), support providers, system integrators, system builders, training providers, value-added resellers and value-added providers. About CDW-G A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW LLC, ranked No. 38 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies, CDW Government LLC (CDW-G) is a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education and healthcare customers. The company features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company's solutions architects and engineers offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers 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. For more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options, service and solutions, call 1.800.808.4239, email [email protected] or visit the CDW-G Web site at CDWG.com. ContactKelly Caraher CDW Public Relations (847) 968-0729 [email protected] Meredith Braselman O'Keeffe & Company 703-883-9000 ext. 107 [email protected] [Editorial queries for this story should be sent to [email protected]] ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2011 Electronic News Publishing - |