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VirtualEvents365 Online Events to Help Tech Data Showcase Latest IT Solutions
CGS VirtualEvents365SM will produce a continuously running virtual event designed to showcase Tech Data’s OEM partner solutions for its global customer base. The interactive online event will offer a comprehensive conference program, product-specific exhibits, social media and networking forums that will deliver value for both marketers and their clients.
New York, NY - June 8, 2010
— VirtualEvents365SM, a business unit
of Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), has been selected by
leading IT products distributor Tech Data®
(http://new.techdata.com)
to design and host an interactive virtual event community event
aimed at showcasing OEM products and services. The “Tech
Data Large Partner Virtual 365 Showcase” comprises a
comprehensive, multi-track conference center and focused exhibit
booths that will be continually available (24 x 7 x 365) to Tech
Data’s tens of thousands of U.S. IT reseller customers. The online
event, which is expected to open soon, will also incorporate social
media and discussion forums to enhance visitor interaction and
collaboration.
“We look forward to working with Tech Data to produce this
innovative event,” noted Michael Wilding, SVP
of Technology Solutions and Training at CGS. “We applaud their
leadership and creativity in leveraging this technology to support
their key business partners and drive demand for their products.
With clear benefits for all involved, we are pleased to be a part of
their continued success.”
“Tech Data helps hundreds of the industry’s leading
manufacturers and software publishers grow their businesses by
developing marketing strategies to identify, target and successfully
recruit new IT reseller partners,” said Tech Data Vice
President, Marketing Services Katie Dumala.
“One way we do that is through a comprehensive series of
traditional, face-to-face partner conferences attended by thousands
of IT resellers nationwide throughout the year. The virtual forum
created by VirtualEvents365 is a strong complement to those events.
It creates an environment that will enable us and our vendor
partners to engage even more IT resellers and help them learn about
the latest technologies and new business opportunities from the
convenience of their home or office computer.”
To produce the Tech Data partner showcase, VirtualEvents365 will
combine its advanced technology and integrated professional services
that will provide IT reseller attendees with an advanced,
interactive online event with global reach. The platform will
utilize the latest in web, social media, and collaboration
technologies to deliver a unique business experience through the
highest level of consistent high speed, streaming rich media
available. By addressing the time, cost, and other limitations of
traditional events, the Tech Data showcase is expected to result in
effective demand generation for Tech Data and its partners.
About TechData
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is one of the world’s
largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware
and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT
solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these resellers
depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs
of end users, including small and medium businesses, large
enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 102nd on the 2009
FORTUNE 500(R), Tech Data generated $22.1 billion in net sales for
its fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. To learn more, visit
www.techdata.com.
About CGS
For over twenty-five years, CGS has enabled global enterprises, regional
companies and government agencies to drive breakthrough performance
through technology. With global delivery capabilities, expertise
across leading platforms and deep experience in multiple industries,
CGS has become the IT partner of choice for thousands of
organizations worldwide. CGS delivers a wide array of proprietary
and third-party business applications, technology and business
services, outsourcing solutions and learning & communications
platforms. Headquartered in New York City, CGS maintains a worldwide
presence with 20 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more
information please visit
http://www.cgsinc.com.
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VirtualEvents365SM is a service mark of Computer
Generated Solutions Inc.
Tech Data and the Tech Data logo are registered trademarks of
Tech Data Corporation in the United States and other countries
