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Three Companies Win Awards at CompTIA Solution Provider Conference

Posted on: Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 09:00 CDT

Three companies that have demonstrated creativity, innovation and leadership in the Canadian information technology (IT) industry have been recognized for their efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Awards were presented to Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd., Interwork Technologies and Safend at the recent CompTIA Solution Provider Conference, an annual event geared specifically to the IT channel in Canada. The invitation-only event, held in Ottawa, attracted senior level executives from the top system integrators, value added resellers, corporate solution providers, direct marketing resellers, and computer retailers across Canada.

"These three companies are providing technology solutions that solve real business challenges for their customers," said John Venator, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. "On behalf of the 20,000-plus member companies of the Computing Technology Industry Association, I congratulate each of the award winners."

Brother International, part of a worldwide network of companies that markets a range of business machines and home appliances, received two awards at the CompTIA Solution Provider Conference: best presentation and best channel strategy. Key products from Brother include printers, fax multifunction, labeling, and document finishing work group solutions

Interwork Technologies, a leading value-added distributor of business IP security and communications solutions, received the best of show award.

Safend, a leading provider of innovative endpoint security solutions that protect against corporate data leakage and penetration via physical and wireless ports, received the award for best product. Safend's endpoint security solutions enabling organizations to securely enjoy the advantages of mobile computing - from removable media and wireless protocols to the smartphone - enhancing productivity without sacrificing data security

The CompTIA Solution Provider Conference offers vendors and buyers the opportunity to network with colleagues and peers; and discuss new products and programs, marketing strategies, new technologies and other issues pertinent to the industry.

About CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) represents the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For 24 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 member organizations in more than 100 countries worldwide. CompTIA initiatives extend to areas such as convergence technologies, electronic commerce, information security, IT services, public policy, skills development, and software. CompTIA helps organization maximize the benefits they receive from their investments in technology; and assists IT workers to obtain the skills they need for productive careers in technology. For more information, please visit: www.comptia.org.

Source: Business Wire

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