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Aug 06, 2009
CompTIA Recognizes Eight Companies with Best of Breakaway Awards
Winners selected by votes of 400-plus technology resellers at premier event for North American IT channel
Las Vegas, Nev., August 6, 2009 – CompTIA, the leading trade association for the world’s information technology (IT) industry has honored eight companies at the forefront of innovation with 2009 Best of Breakaway awards.
The awards were presented here Wednesday night at Breakaway 2009, the premier event for the North American IT channel. Winners were determined in voting by more 400 technology resellers and solution providers who attended the annual conference.
"The IT industry is powered by a rich blend of software, hardware, services and skills," said Todd Thibodeaux, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. "We’re pleased that many of these companies chose Breakaway as a showcase for their products. On behalf of the worldwide membership of CompTIA, congratulations to the winners of the Best of Breakaway awards as selected by their industry peers and partners."
The Best of Show award was presented to itControl Solutions, Toronto, which provides IT service providers with a powerful, award-winning managed services solution, itControl Suite.
ClearCenter, based in Salt Lake City and Toronto and provider of an open service delivery platform tailored to fit the IT needs of small business, won the award for Best New Product.
The Best Channel Strategy award was won by Level Platforms, Ottawa, a leading provider of managed services software for IT solution providers servicing small and midsize end customers.
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., a global communications leader in broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility, public safety solutions, high-definition video and mobile devices, received the award for Best Presentation.
The award for Best Partner Program was presented to Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, Conn., a global leader and innovator in document and office management solutions.
Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, Calif., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, received the award for Best Product, Hardware.
Two companies tied for the Best Product, Software award:
- Autotask Corporation, East Greenbush, N.Y., the leading SaaS provider of hosted service management tools that allow VARs, managed service providers and other IT service professionals to organize, automate, and better manage their businesses.
- ConnectWise, Tampa, Fla., the leading Web-based professional service automation (PSA) software application designed exclusively for technology consultants, integrators and developers.
Other award presented at the Breakaway dinner included the CompTIA Educational Foundation’s Outstanding Leadership Award to Certiport, American Fork, Utah, which prepares individuals with current and relevant digital skills and credentials for the competitive global workforce; and the CompTIA Services Leadership Award to Doriana Allyn of Brother International, Bridgewater, N.J., one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and office.
Earlier in the day two awards were presented by the CompTIA Education to Careers (E2C) program, to Russell "Kelly" Campbell of Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, Mo.; and to Lansing Community College, Lansing, Mich.
About CompTIA
CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.
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Contact:
Steven Ostrowski
Director, Corporate Communications
CompTIA
630-678-8468
sostrowski@comptia.org
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