Tekserve Named to UBM Channel’s Solution Provider 500 List

Annual List Ranks North America’s Top 500 Technology Integrators

NEW YORK--()--Tekserve, New York’s largest independent Apple retailer and consultancy for nearly 25 years, today announced it has been recognized by UBM Channel as a part of CRN’s 2012 Solution Provider 500 list, which ranks the top technology integrators in North America. Formerly known as the “VAR 500,” the Solution Provider 500 ranks the highest producing solution provider organizations in the IT channel from hardware sales, software sales, and managed IT services.

The Solution Provider 500 ranking is based on revenue size, and considers each company’s forward-thinking approach to the channel. In particular, the Solution Provider 500 selection panel sought to recognize companies that are building out practices around the data center and virtualization while offering software integration and application development skills. Revenue size is determined by the amount of annual products and services sold over the course of 2011. Companies with no public documentation were required to submit a notarized affidavit attesting to their 2010 and 2011 revenues.

“The customer is the core of the Tekserve business, whether it’s a corporation looking to integrate Apple mobile devices, a digital professional looking for the best in audio and video technologies or a consumer visiting our retail store,” said Kevin Hart, CEO, Tekserve. “We pride ourselves on the caliber of our consulting services and our expertise in technology integrations. UMB’s recognition is a testament to our continued dedication to our customers and the diversity of our products and services.”

“The organizations listed in this year’s Solution Provider 500 list are today’s true integration innovators who generate high revenues by putting their customers’ needs first,” said Kelley Damore, Vice President and Editorial Director at UBM Channel. “Their primary role is to engineer ways to leverage technology solutions that help customers exceed their sales goals, drive client satisfaction, expand internationally or accelerate new product development. In essence, they are today’s IT integration leaders for middle market and enterprise customers. We congratulate Tekserve for making this year’s list and look forward to covering their continued success.”

Solution Provider 500 Executive Conference and Awards

The 2012 Solution Provider 500 list was announced at the SP500 Executive Conference and Awards, an elite two-day conference designed for high level executives to meet with companies to discuss business models, technology offerings, and partnerships. Held June 5-6 at the Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC, the conference focused on channel marketing strategies and direction, offering actionable content to the top Solution Provider organizations in North America. Attendees learned the secrets for uncovering new market opportunities from industry experts, peers and fellow Solution Provider 500 companies.

A sample of the SP500 list will be published in print and online at CRN.com on June 25, 2012.

About Tekserve

Tekserve Business Solutions helps CIOs and technology decision-makers best integrate solutions into the complex heterogeneous IT environment in the enterprise and includes Tekserve’s renowned Pro solutions, rich media production, storage and advisory services. Our solutions practice is complimented by the Tekserve retail store, built specifically for consumers who want the best possible experience buying and using Apple products.

About UBM Channel

UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.

UBM plc (www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

Contacts

Press:
Articulate Communications Inc.
Ashleigh Egan, 212-255-0080
tekserve@articulatecomms.com
or
UBM Channel
Scott Regan, 508-416-1186
Senior Marketing Manager
scott.regan@ubm.com

Contacts

Press:
Articulate Communications Inc.
Ashleigh Egan, 212-255-0080
tekserve@articulatecomms.com
or
UBM Channel
Scott Regan, 508-416-1186
Senior Marketing Manager
scott.regan@ubm.com