Alternative Technology Named Secure Computing's 2006 North American Distributor of the Year
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Strong Partnership and Revenue Growth Garners Alternative Technology Secure Computing's Top Distributor Award
Englewood, CO., June 6, 2007 - Alternative Technology, the leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, and government-approved security solutions, today announced that it has been awarded the 2006 North America Distributor of the Year by Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ: SCUR), a leading enterprise gateway security company.
Alternative Technology was presented with this award for its superior efforts in demand creation and impressive sales of Secure Computing products, and ultimately, for achieving the number one position among Secure's North American distributor base.
Alternative Technology provides Secure Computing with an extensive network of quality value added resellers in the United States and Canada who sell and support the full range of Secure Computing Network Gateway Security, Messaging Gateway Security, Web Gateway Security and Identity and Access Management solutions.
"I am pleased to present Alternative Technology with Secure Computing's 2006 North American Distributor of the Year award," said John McNulty, president and chief executive officer at Secure Computing. "Alternative Technology is truly a "value-added" distributor with marketing programs that drive both repeat and new incremental business relationships, as well as certified engineers to assist Secure Computing VARs with installation and support of our products."
"Alternative is honored to receive this award from Secure Computing, and looks forward to continuing our strong and valuable partnership," said William R. Botti, president and chief operating officer of Alternative Technology. "Secure Computing's PartnersFirst program supports key elements of our distribution program -- including profit margin, education & training, sales support and marketing -- which enables our resellers to be highly successful. We are excited to be working with this industry leader."
About Alternative Technology
Alternative Technology is the leading specialty distributor for Value Added Resellers who need products and services targeted at Thin-client/Server-based Computing, Edge Infrastructure, Virtualization, Security, and Wireless markets. Driving the widespread adoption of leading edge technologies by bridging the gaps between products and services to solve critical business problems, Alternative identifies business issues that are key to our markets and offer multi-vendor solutions that drive demand back through our reseller partners. Alternative Technology, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, has offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Carlsbad, California, and Mississauga, Canada. Alternative Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, which is a business unit of Arrow Electronics, Inc. [NYSE: ARW]. For more information, go to: www.AltTech.com, e-mail: sales@AltTech.com or call toll-free: 800.544.7674 (USA), or 866.240.9991 (Canada).
About Secure Computing
Secure Computing (Nasdaq: SCUR), a leading provider of enterprise gateway security, delivers a comprehensive set of solutions that help customers protect their critical Web, email and network assets. Over half the Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 are part of our more than 20,000 global customers in 106 countries, supported by a worldwide network of more than 2,300 partners. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and has offices worldwide. For more information, see www.securecomputing.com.
For Alternative Technology:
Mark Rieger
Stanton & Associates Public Relations
mrieger@stantonpr.com
720-234-5381
For Secure Computing Corporation:
Ally Zwahlen
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Secure Computing
Ally_zwahlen@securecomputing.com
925-288-4175
