Denali Advanced Integration Named to CRN's 2012 List of Tech Elite 250

REDMOND, Wash., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Denali Advanced Integration announced today it has been named to CRN's second annual list of the Tech Elite 250. Companies on the 2012 Tech Elite 250 list represent an elite group of IT Solution Providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most technical certifications in the IT Channel.

In compiling the list, CRN editors worked with the UBM Channel research group and a team of outside experts to define the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the IT channel.  These technical certifications have enabled solution providers to deliver the most premium products, service and support to their North American customers.

Demonstrating a clear dedication to technical certifications, Denali holds HP Advanced Specializations across the entire HP solution stack; is a Cisco Premier Partner now achieving Gold status, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, an Apple Value Added Reseller, and a Motorola Premier Partner.  Additional certifications are held for Citrix, EMC and VMware making Denali's total certifications well over 100.

"The 2012 Tech Elite 250 list recognizes an exclusive group of Solution Providers that have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs," said Kelley Damore, Vice President, Editorial Director at UBM Channel.  "By identifying and adapting to the skills and training needed to best serve today's customers, members of the Tech Elite 250 have proven their commitment to delivering the products and services that today's end-users value most."

A sample of CRN's 2012 "Tech Elite 250" list is featured in the February issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com.

"Denali is proud to be listed again on CRN's Tech Elite 250 list," said John Convery, Executive Vice President of Vendor Relations and Marketing, Denali.  "Denali has a long, positive history as a value added partner (VAR) focused on delivering results to our customers. Denali's explosive growth can be directly attributed to our investments in building competencies and key vendor technical certifications. Denali is all about delivering advanced integration and results to our customers and prospects. The CRN Tech 250 recognition confirms the value and the investment we make in employees and our ability to deliver value and results to our customer."

About Denali Advanced Integration

Founded in 2000, Denali's parent company is 3MD headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Denali, online at www.denaliai.com, is a privately held, Washington State Corporation with over 350 employees and offices in Portland, OR, Dallas, TX, Newport Beach, CA and Salt Lake City, UT. A market-leading, full service, IT solution provider and recognized contributor to the Todd Stabelfeldt Foundation (view video), Denali offers sales and technical resources to help customers gain control of their technology acquisition cycle. Enterprise and mid-market segments include healthcare, public sector, retail and more.

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UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at www.ubmchannel.com.

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