Intelligent Decisions Named to Diverse 100 List by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine

ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Decisions, Inc. (ID), a premier global technology solutions provider specializing in Information Technology capabilities, today announced that it has been named to the inaugural Diverse 100 list by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine.  The list, created by the Everything Channel editorial and research team, focuses on solution provider organizations that have a founder, CEO or president that is a member of a recognized minority group.  The Diverse 100 are ranked by revenue and include women, disabled individuals, veterans and Americans of Asian, African and Hispanic decent.

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CRN decided to present this information this year as a service to its readership. Often, government contractors are required to use minority-owned suppliers for a portion of a particular contract.  Identifying minority-run solution providers offers those contractors a ready reference.  In addition, it allows the entire readership to familiarize themselves with companies they may be unaware of, and with which they may be able to partner.

"CRN recognizes that successful organizations embrace diversity. A philosophy of inclusion is good for companies and for the industry at large. With this inaugural project we will highlight the benefits and best practices VARs can glean from creating a diverse workforce and showcase some of the leading minority-led solution providers in the market today," said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.  

"Since our founding, Intelligent Decisions has recognized the significant benefits of a diverse workforce, supplier network and a corporate culture created from differences versus sameness," said Harry I. Martin, President and CEO of Intelligent Decisions.  "Our employee and supplier recruitment, recognition and retention programs promote diversity and foster an entrepreneurial spirit within our internal teams and external alliances."

A special feature on the Diverse 100 is in the August issue of CRN Magazine and expanded coverage is featured online at www.crn.com.

About Intelligent Decisions, Inc.

Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, Intelligent Decisions (ID), a premier global systems integrator, provides a broad range of innovative, IT professional services, software, hardware and manufacturing solutions to Federal, State and Local governments and Fortune 1000 customers. Ranked on the VARBusiness 500, Inc. 5000, CRN's Fast Growth 100 and Washingtonian's Best Places to Work, ID offers best-value pricing and helps clients meet their strategic goals and mission objectives.  

For more information, visit www.intelligent.net or call toll-free 800-929-8331.

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