KBZ's Naomi Harker Recognized by CRN as One of the 2013 Top Women of the Channel

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KBZ, a Cisco Authorized Distributor specializing in Cisco Collaboration, TelePresence and Unified Communications, today announced that Naomi Harker, vice president of marketing, has been recognized by UBM Tech Channel's CRN as one of the top Women of the Channel. CRN's annual list recognizes nearly 300 female executives across vendor channel organizations, distributors and solution providers for their accomplishments over the past year, and the far-reaching impact they are having on the technology industry going forward. This year's Women of the Channel were chosen by the editors of CRN based on their achievements as executives and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel.  These women represent a changing trend in a traditionally male dominated industry.

"We honor and congratulate this list of influential women who are dedicated to supporting the mission of the channel," said Robert Faletra, CEO, UBM Tech Channel. "For years, we have identified and celebrated the women who have made an indelible mark on the technology industry through unmatched innovation and razor focus on meeting the needs of the IT channel community."  

"We are honored that CRN has recognized one of our own in this prestigious list of influencers." stated Kyle Zorzi, vice president of KBZ. "Naomi's many years in the channel and unparalleled dedication to partner enablement are key to our success and driving growth for our partners."

A special feature of the Women of the Channel is in the June issue of CRN magazine and expanded coverage of The 100 Most Powerful Women of the Channel will be featured online at www.crn.com.

About KBZ
KBZ is a leading Cisco Authorized Distributor and Cisco Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization Certified Partner with unmatched expertise in the Cisco Collaboration, TelePresence and UC portfolios of products. KBZ is recognized for technical expertise and exceptional partner support, combined with sales, marketing, professional services, and logistical expertise for Cisco Collaboration, TelePresence and UC solutions. KBZ is a privately held corporation headquartered in Doylestown, PA with offices throughout the US. For more information about KBZ, please contact: [email protected].

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