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| Rudy Casasola, divisional president of Presidio Networked Solutions, accepts the VARBusiness "Company of the Year" award. |
Greenbelt, MD – June 5, 2008 – Presidio Inc., the leading provider of advanced IT infrastructure, outsourcing and professional services, today announced it has been named the 2008 Company of the Year by Everything Channel’s VARBusiness magazine. Presidio has earned the award based on growth in revenues of 58.3% in 2007, following growth of 222% in 2006. The Company of the Year award is the top honor presented at the VARBusiness 500 awards gala, which this year took place June 3 in New York City.
“This award recognizes both the growth in revenues that Presidio achieved in 2007, and the team that drove it," said Robert C. DeMarzo, Senior Vice President and Editorial Director, Everything Channel. “Presidio has been a stand-out in outsourced IT services and has continually made strategic business moves driving growth, making it worthy of this year’s Company of the Year Award.”
Accepting the award Rudy Casasola, divisional president of Presidio Networked Solutions, stated, “Presidio is honored to accept the VARBusiness Company of the Year award. The Valued Added Reseller marketplace has never been stronger, and innovation is what keeps our industry healthy and resilient. It is our goal that solutions, such as infrastructure management and professional outsourced services, impact our client’s business in meaningful and in many instances truly transforming ways. It is our employees' passion for innovation, client satisfaction and the pursuit of excellence that has made this award possible."
In addition to being named Company of the Year, Presidio was also named #69 on the VARBusiness 500, up from #72 last year and one of the fastest-growing VARs on the list.
“Presidio’s success is the direct result of over 850 employees working to provide our clients with business enablement solutions including outsourcing, managed and professional services; that meet their evolving needs", stated Joel Schleicher, Chairman and CEO of Presidio, Inc. Schleicher continued, "The growing complexity of networks is driving the need for advanced IT solutions, and Presidio sees itself as a true partner to commercial firms, enterprises, and government, addressing their full lifecycle of IT needs.”
About Presidio, Inc
Presidio Inc., a diversified provider of advanced information technology infrastructure and outsourcing solutions, operates through three subsidiaries: Presidio Networked Solutions, Atlantix Global Systems, and Presidio Technology Capital. Presidio Networked Solutions addresses the complete technology lifecycle – plan, design, integrate, operate and optimize – for the enterprise, commercial and government markets. Atlantix Global Systems combines hardware and services to help provide more than 10,000 customers with a full lifecycle management process that enables customers to save time and maximize ROI. Presidio Technology Capital is the nation’s premier IT infrastructure leasing company, providing flexible financing and leasing solutions for its customers.