CDW Announces Participation in Microsoft Online Services Reseller Alliance
CDW sees opportunity to better serve customers through Microsoft Online Services partner model
VERNON HILLS, Ill. - July 8, 2008 - CDW Corporation, a leading provider of technology products and services to business, government and education, today announced that it will resell Microsoft Online Services -- including Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office Live Meeting and Microsoft Office Communications Online -- to provide customers with a choice in how to obtain and manage software. CDW also announced its support for the new Microsoft Online Services partner program.
"The addition of Microsoft Online Services to our portfolio of offerings enables CDW to provide our customers with the power of choice and a more flexible blend of online and on-premise solutions," said Liz Eversoll, director of Microsoft sales for CDW Corporation. "The program enables businesses to deploy software through a subscription service, in combination with solutions they manage on-site - all depending on their specific needs."
As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Large Account Reseller (LAR), National Systems Integrator and now supporting Microsoft Online Services, CDW is well positioned to assist customers with a wide-range of hardware, software, licensing and services needs for both their Online and on-premise solutions.
"We are pleased that CDW has chosen to participate in the Microsoft Online Services partner program to differentiate itself based on customer service and offerings," said Allison L. Watson, corporate vice president, Microsoft Worldwide Partner Group. "Together with CDW, we are delivering customers choice and flexibility, which is key to Microsoft Online Services and the software plus services vision."
About CDW
CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government and education. Ranked No. 39 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 December 31, 2007 employed approximately 6,300 coworkers. In 2007, the company generated sales of $8.1 billion. For more information, visit CDW.com.
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