Northern Micro Named to CRN’s 2019 Solution Provider 500 List!
Ottawa, ON, June 3rd, 2019 – It was announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Northern Micro to its 2019 Solution Provider 500 list. The Solution Provider 500 is CRN’s annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants in North America by revenue.
The Solution Provider 500 is CRN’s predominant channel partner award list, serving as the industry standard for recognition of the most successful solution provider companies in the channel since 1995. The complete list will be published on CRN.com, making it readily available to vendors seeking out top solution providers to partner with.
Ranking #157, up from #268 in 2018, Northern Micro is recognized as one of Ottawa’s Largest IT companies.
“Northern Micro is honored to be recognized again this year by the SP500. We strive to provide the best service possible for our clients.” Said Herman Yeh, President of Northern Micro. “The amazing team here is what makes it possible to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction.”
“The companies on this year’s list represent an incredible combined revenue of $320 billion, a sum that attests to their success in staying ahead of rapidly changing market demands,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “Congratulations to the solution provider organizations leading the way in digital transformation and the latest technology services.”
The complete 2019 Solution Provider 500 list is available online at www.CRN.com/SP500 and a sample from the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.
"Ranking #157, up from #268 in 2018, Northern Micro is recognized as one of Ottawa’s Largest IT companies."
About the Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.
To learn more about the Channel Company, visit www.thechannelco.com.
About Northern Micro, a Converge Company
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data centre infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
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Northern Micro Named Nation’s 11th Largest, in CDN Top 100 Solution Providers Ranking of 2018
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – April 25, 2019
In CDN’s annual ranking of Canada’s Largest IT Solution Providers, Northern Micro ranked 11th in 2018, up from 14th place last year making it the largest IT solution provider headquartered in Ottawa.
For the 12th year in a row, Northern Micro has ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Solution Providers in 2018, placing 11th, up nine spots from 14th in the 2017 ranking. The ranking is based on 2018 calendar year revenues.
Herman Yeh, President of Northern Micro said “We are proud to be recognized by CDN for our hard work in this highly competitive industry. Our focus has always been to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction, and our revenue growth and ranking is evidence that we continued to exceed our customer expectations in 2018.”
The CDN list recognizes Northern Micro as the largest solution provider headquartered in the City of Ottawa. Northern Micro delivers unique IT solutions with partnerships from best-of-breed manufacturers such as Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco.
"...Our focus has always been to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction..."
About CDN Top 100
Each year, CDN, the voice of Canada’s IT channel community, connects with IT solution providers across the country to collect data for an industry benchmark report which, once compiled, presents an overview of this market segment as well as trends. The data is also used to determine our annual ranking of the Top 100 solution providers as measured by revenue ranges, for which a gala is held to celebrate the contributions of these solution providers to the growth of the technology sector in Canada.
To learn more about the CDN Top 100 Solution Providers, visit www.computerdealernews.com/top-100-solution-providers/top-100.
About Northern Micro
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology solutions – from client devices like notebooks and desktops to data center and cloud infrastructure. Northern Micro combines highly trained experts and focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry to create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
About Converge Technology Solutions
Converge Technology Solutions building a platform of regionally focused Hybrid IT solution providers that deliver best-of-breed solutions and services to clients. These capabilities are enhanced by advanced expertise in cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, blockchain, resiliency, and managed services, enabling Converge to address the business and IT challenges that public and private-sector organizations face today.
To learn more about Converge, visit www.convergetp.com.
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Northern Micro announced today its continued DELL EMC Titanium Partnership
March 19, 2019 – OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA
Northern Micro today announced that it has maintained, for a second year in a row, its Titanium level partnership with Dell EMC. This announcement is a testament to Northern Micro’s continued relationship with DELL EMC.
The achievement of Titanium partnership status provides Northern Micro with the ability to resell DELL EMC product lines across all of Canada. In particular, Titanium status allows Northern Micro to offer additional value to customers around Server, Storage, and Core Client technologies.
"The achievement of Titanium partnership status provides Northern Micro with the ability to resell DELL EMC product lines across all of Canada."
About Northern Micro, a Converge Company
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data center infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
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Northern Micro Announced as Qualified Supplier of Artificial Intelligence Solutions to Government of Canada
February 27, 2019 – OTTAWA, ONTARIO
Converge Technology Solutions Corp. (“Converge” or “the Company”) (TSXV:CTS) today announced that Northern Micro, Inc., a Converge Company, has been recognized as a qualified supplier of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions to the Government of Canada under solicitation number EN578-180001/A. Under this new source list, Northern Micro is affirmed as a pre-qualified supplier to develop, test, and iterate on AI solutions out of a select group of companies for the Government of Canada.
The Government of Canada established an AI supplier framework distinguishing between three different bands contingent on the ability of a company to deliver solutions, platforms and frameworks. The varying levels of bands confirm the value of work that can be awarded to the selected companies. Northern Micro was categorized as a Band Three supplier allowing for work up to $9 million before taxes. To qualify for the top tier of Band Three, a company must successfully deliver at least five AI projects, with this category including companies such as Amazon Web Services, IBM and Accenture.
“Northern Micro is excited for the opportunity to support our public sector customers on their path toward Digital Government. Our proven experience developing tangible cognitive solutions coupled with our expertise in outcome-specific public and private cloud infrastructure and edge computing provides a truly unique skill set to draw from,” said Emily Martin, Vice-President of Sales & Enterprise Technology at Northern Micro. “As a Canadian company, we are proud to be on such an innovative source list and to be part of the AI ecosystem.”
“This recognition of Northern Micro as an AI supplier is a large step forward for the future of Northern Micro and the Converge family,” said Shaun Maine, CEO of Converge. “This announcement is a validation of the accelerated organic growth component of our acquisition strategy proving our ability to add value at scale through cross selling synergies and expertise.”
With this modern procurement framework, agencies and departments are now able to benefit from AI outcomes under three main categories: Insights and predictive modelling, machine interactions, and cognitive automation. These AI solutions will help the Government of Canada achieve its vision of delivering digital government services to all Canadians while furthering efforts towards procurement and public service workforce modernization.
"As a Canadian company, we are proud to be on such an innovative source list and to be part of the AI ecosystem."
About Northern Micro
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology solutions – from client devices like notebooks and desktops to data center and cloud infrastructure. Northern Micro combines highly trained experts and focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry to create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
About Converge Technology Solutions
Converge Technology Solutions building a platform of regionally focused Hybrid IT solution providers that deliver best-of-breed solutions and services to clients. These capabilities are enhanced by advanced expertise in cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, blockchain, resiliency, and managed services, enabling Converge to address the business and IT challenges that public and private-sector organizations face today.
To learn more about Converge, visit www.convergetp.com.
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Northern Micro, a Converge Company, Recognized as a Dell EMC Partner of the Year - Server, at Dell EMC Canada Partner Summit 2018
Toronto, ON – October 29th, 2018
Northern Micro, a leading provider of technology solutions in Canada and a Dell EMC Titanium Partner, announced today that it has been recognized as the Dell EMC Partner of the Year, Server, at the 2018 Dell EMC Canada Partner Summit in Toronto, ON.
“It is an honor to win Dell EMC’s Partner of the Year award,” said Herman Yeh, President, Northern Micro. “With our continued work to deliver the best in customer service, we hope to keep growing this fantastic partnership.”
This award is the latest in a series of partner and industry accolades for Northern Micro. Last Year, Northern Micro was recognized as a Dell EMC Partner of the Year and awarded the North American Shining Star Award at the Global Partner Summit in 2018. In 2017 Northern Micro was the Dell EMC Federal Partner of the Year.
“With our continued work to deliver the best in customer service, we hope to keep growing this fantastic partnership.”
About Northern Micro, a Converge Company
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data centre infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
About Converge
Converge Technology Partners is building a national platform of regionally focused IT infrastructure firms in the US and Canada by connecting best of breed services and solutions to clients.
To learn more about Converge, visit www.convergetp.com.
Northern Micro Named to 2018 CRN Fast Growth 150 List!
Ottawa, Ontario, August 6th, 2018 – Northern Micro, A Converge Company, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Northern Micro to its 2018 Fast Growth 150 list. The list is CRN’s annual ranking of North America-based technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants with gross sales of at least $1 million that have experienced significant economic growth over the past two years. The 2018 list is based on an increase of gross revenue between 2015 and 2017. The companies recognized this year represent a remarkable combined total revenue of more than $50 billion.
“CRN’s 2018 Fast Growth 150 list features companies that are growing in an ever-changing, challenging market,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “As traditional solution providers are moving towards a services-focused business model, this extraordinary group have been able to successfully adapt; outperforming competitors and proving themselves as channel leaders. We are pleased to recognize these organizations and look forward to their continued success.”
The complete 2018 Fast Growth 150 list is featured in the August issue of CRN and can be viewed online at ww.crn.com/fastgrowth150.
"CRN’s 2018 Fast Growth 150 list features companies that are growing in an ever-changing, challenging market..."
About Northern Micro
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data centre infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
About the Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.
To learn more about the Channel Company, visit www.thechannelco.com.
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Northern Micro Named to CRN’s 2018 Solution Provider 500 List!
Ottawa, ON, June 6th, 2018 – It was announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Northern Micro to its 2018 Solution Provider 500 list. The Solution Provider 500 is CRN’s annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants in North America by revenue.
The Solution Provider 500 is CRN’s predominant channel partner award list, serving as the industry standard for recognition of the most successful solution provider companies in the channel since 1995. The complete list will be published on CRN.com, making it readily available to vendors seeking out top solution providers to partner with.
Ranking #268, Northern Micro is recognized as one of Ottawa’s Largest IT companies.
“Northern Micro is honored to be recognized again this year by the SP500. We strive to provide the best service possible for our clients.” Said Herman Yeh, President of Northern Micro. “The amazing team here is what makes it possible to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction.”
“CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the North American IT channel partner organizations that have earned the highest revenue over the past year, providing a valuable resource to vendors looking for top solution providers to partner with,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “The companies on this year’s list represent an incredible, combined revenue of $320 billion, a sum that attests to their success in staying ahead of rapidly changing market demands. We extend our sincerest congratulations to each of these top-performing solution providers and look forward to their future pursuits and successes.”
The complete 2018 Solution Provider 500 list will be available online at www.crn.com/sp500 and a sample from the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.
"Ranking #268, Northern Micro is recognized as one of Ottawa’s Largest IT companies."
About the Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.
To learn more about the Channel Company, visit www.thechannelco.com.
About Northern Micro, a Converge Company
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data centre infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
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Converge Technology Partners Acquires BlueChipTek
Converge Technology Partners recently acquired BlueChipTek, a leading technology solutions provider located in the Silicon Valley region of California.
Santa Clara, CA – May 22, 2018 – Converge Technology Partners Inc. has announced today that is has acquired BlueChipTek Inc., an Information Technology Professional Services organization serving some of the fastest growing and market disruptive companies in Silicon Valley. BlueChipTek brings a high level of expertise in data center infrastructure integration, a comprehensive approach to cloud optimization, and the proven ability to deliver data center infrastructure solutions throughout the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, BlueChipTek focuses on regional customer growth while enabling global customer expansion.
Jessica Geis, CEO of BlueChipTek, will continue to lead the company and Jason Geis will continue to assist her as Vice President of Sales. Cindy Kennedy is being added to the team as President, and will work with the existing management team to expand key offerings, coordinate cross-selling opportunities, and provide unrivaled technology services and solutions.
“I am ecstatic that BlueChipTek has become a Converge Company. I believe we’ve found the perfect home,” stated Jessica Geis. “Converge brings the BlueChipTek team and our phenomenal customers more resources, new partner relationships, and additional multi-cloud practice expertise. I find it incredible that the Converge team, though large and multinational, moves at our speed. You have to be nimble and responsive to thrive in Silicon Valley. The Converge culture, buying power, drive, competence, and clear ability to move quickly and execute effectively aligns with BlueChipTek’s DNA. In an increasingly diverse digital marketplace, technology is shaping business strategies and driving customer growth. Together, Converge Technology Partners and BlueChipTek have the industry knowledge, expertise, and leadership to embrace the complex needs and expectation of our customers.”
“We are excited to welcome BlueChipTek to the Converge family,” said Shaun Maine, CEO of Converge Technology Partners. “The addition of BlueChipTek continues our buildout of a national platform of regionally-focused IT solution providers. With their high-growth customers, cloud offerings, and culture match, BlueChipTek adds significant capabilities and scale to Converge’s West Coast region.”
“The addition of BlueChipTek allows us to run disruptive growth campaigns with our partners across key markets in California and Colorado,” stated Cindy Kennedy, who, in addition to being President of BlueChipTek, is also President of recently-acquired Key Information Systems, Inc. and EVP of West Coast sales for Converge and Corus360. “Our ability to offer hybrid IT solutions, from public and private managed cloud services to on-premise technology solutions, means we can offer customers complete solutions to the varying requirements demanded by the different parts of their businesses.”
BlueChipTek marks the fifth company Converge Technology Partners has acquired since October 2017. Converge’s portfolio of companies also includes Corus360 Inc., based in Norcross, GA; Northern Micro Inc. and Becker-Carroll Inc., both of which are headquartered in Ottawa, ON; and Key Information Systems Inc., based in Agoura Hills, CA.
"The addition of BlueChipTek continues our buildout of a national platform of regionally-focused IT solution providers."
About BlueChipTek, Inc.
As a technology solutions provider, BlueChipTek delivers seamless integration of industry tools using deep functional expertise to support execution for organizations ranging from startup to enterprise in scale. Their expertise and insights, developed through serving high-tech companies and large-enterprise IT users, give BlueChipTek an unparalleled understanding of the dynamic nature of the technology landscape and the complexity involved in using technology to deliver real value and impact. The net effect for customers is significant improvement in their overall IT performance.
To learn more about BlueChipTek, visit www.bluechiptek.com.
About Converge Technology Partners, Inc.
Converge Technology Partners is building a national platform of regionally focused IT infrastructure firms in the US and Canada by connecting best of breed services and solutions to clients.
To learn more about the Converge Company, visit www.convergetp.com.
About Northern Micro, a Converge Company
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data centre infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
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Northern Micro, a Converge Company, Recognized as a Dell EMC Partner of the Year, Winning the North American Shining Star Award at Global Partner Summit 2018
Las Vegas, NV – May 2nd, 2018
Northern Micro, a leading provider of technology solutions in Canada, today announced that it has been recognized as a Dell EMC Partner of the Year, North American Shining Star at the 2018 Dell EMC Global Partner Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“We are proud to be recognized once again as one of Dell EMC’s Partners of the Year,” said Herman Yeh, President, Northern Micro. “Northern Micro’s strong partnership with Dell EMC allows us to deliver the best solutions available in the marketplace today for our customers and make them successful.”
“This is such a great accomplishment for the extraordinary team at Northern Micro,” said Shaun Maine, CEO of Converge Technology Partners. “We are excited to work together with Dell EMC to continue building upon this success together.”
This award is the latest in a series of partner and industry accolades for Northern Micro. Last Year, Northern Micro was awarded the Dell EMC Federal Partner of the Year in 2017, and the EMC-VCE Converged Infrastructure Partner of the Year in 2016.
For more information, visit the Dell Technologies Global Partner Summit Blog.
"This award is the latest in a series of partner and industry accolades for Northern Micro."
About Northern Micro, a Converge Company
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data centre infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
About Converge
Converge Technology Partners is building a national platform of regionally focused IT infrastructure firms in the US and Canada by connecting best of breed services and solutions to clients.
To learn more about Converge, visit www.convergetp.com.
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Northern Micro, Honoured with Client Solutions Provider of the Year Award, and Named Canada’s 14th Largest in CDN’s Top 100 Solution Providers Ranking for 2017
WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO – April 27, 2018
At its annual gala event honouring the Top 100 Solution Providers in Canada, Computer Dealer News (CDN) awarded Northern Micro as the Client Solutions Provider of the Year. This award recognizes the top performing companies in important niches within Canada’s computer industry.
Deanna Thomson, National Director, Channel Sales at Dell EMC Canada presented the award to Alex Yeh, Business Development Manager at Northern Micro, remarking “it’s a great honour to be recognized by the industry as one of Canada’s Top Solution Providers, especially for client devices where we excel”.
During the same event, CDN released its annual ranking of the Canada’s Top 100 Solutions Providers of the Year, with Northern Micro placing 14th for 2017, up 14 spots from 2015 when the company ranked in 28th place. This year’s ranking establishes Northern Micro as the largest IT Solution Provider headquartered in Ottawa, and marks the eleventh year in a row the company has placed on the Top 100 list.
Herman Yeh, President of Northern Micro said “We are proud to be recognized by CDN for our hard work in this highly competitive industry. Our focus has always been to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction, and our revenue growth and ranking is evidence that we continue to exceed our customer expectations in 2017. A big thank you to our team for their dedication focus on executing our strategy”
"We are proud to be recognized by CDN for our hard work in this highly competitive industry."
About Northern Micro
Northern Micro is Ottawa’s premier provider of Information Technology hardware – from client devices like notebooks and desktops, to data centre infrastructure. We create IT solutions that solve unique business challenges. Highly trained experts, coupled with focused partnerships with the biggest names in the industry form the foundation on which Northern Micro is built.
To learn more about Northern Micro, visit www.northernmicro.com.
About CDN Top 100
Each year, CDN, the voice of Canada’s IT channel community, connects with IT solution providers across the country to collect data for an industry benchmark report which, once compiled, presents an overview of this market segment as well as trends. The data is also used to determine our annual ranking of the Top 100 solution providers as measured by revenue ranges, for which a gala is held to celebrate the contributions of these solution providers to the growth of the technology sector in Canada.
To learn more about the CDN Top 100 Solution Providers, visit www.computerdealernews.com/top-100-solution-providers/top-100
About Converge
Converge Technology Partners is building a national platform of regionally focused IT infrastructure firms in the US and Canada by connecting best of breed services and solutions to clients.
To learn more about Converge, visit www.convergetp.com.
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