TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/07/12 -- Compugen announced today it has been named to CRN's second annual list of the Tech Elite 250. Companies on the 2012 Tech Elite 250 list represent an elite group of North American IT Solution Providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most technical certifications in the IT Channel.
In compiling the list, CRN editors worked with the UBM Channel research group and a team of outside experts to define the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the IT channel. These technical certifications have enabled solution providers to deliver the most premium products, service and support to their North American customers.
Compugen's dedication to remaining current in certifications and advanced technical training results in customer confidence that solutions will be implemented according to manufacturer specification and partner confidence that products will perform as specified. Being fully certified to deliver advanced solution design, product installation and maintenance services, Compugen can obtain for its customers preferred product and service pricing associated with trusted partner relationships.
"The 2012 Tech Elite 250 list recognizes an exclusive group of Solution Providers that have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs," said Kelley Damore, Vice President, Editorial Director at UBM Channel. "By identifying and adapting to the skills and training needed to best serve today's customers, members of the Tech Elite 250 have proven their commitment to delivering the products and services that today's end-users value most."
A sample of CRN's 2012 "Tech Elite 250" list is featured in the February issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com.
"Compugen year after year invests in staff training to ensure customer satisfaction with what we deliver and to support staff aspirations to excellence in technical service provision and career-path objectives," said Harry Zarek, Compugen's President and CEO. "We are proud to be recognized by CRN as one of North America's 2012 Tech Elite 250."
About Compugen
Compugen is Canada's largest privately owned IT solution provider providing a comprehensive portfolio of sales and support services across Canada. Still operating under the guidance of President and CEO Harry Zarek who founded the company in 1981, Compugen's experienced team of IT professionals helps mid-sized and large corporations and governments with enterprise-level solutions that address business requirements through an integrated approach across technology platforms. Solution areas include Datacentre, Virtualization, Storage, Microsoft Infrastructure, Print Management, Communications and Security. Service offerings include Deployment, Field (on-site) Services, Managed Services, Technology Lifecycle Management, Fleet Management, Software Licensing and Asset Management. Product Services include a complete ISO warehousing, configuration & logistics organization that encompasses remarketing and recycling of end of life technology. Multi-vendor financing services are provided through Compugen Finance.
About UBM Channel: (www.ubmchannel.com)
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 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 www.ubmchannel.com.
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 jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com
Contacts:
UBM Channel
Scott Regan
508 416 1186
Scott.Regan@ubm.com
Compugen Inc.
Donald Anderson
905 695 5930
danderson@compugen.com
