SPS Named 104 on UBM Channel's Solution Provider 500 List

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Products and Services (SPS), a multi-vendor systems integrator, today announced it has been recognized by UBM Channel as a part of CRN's 2012 Solution Provider 500 list. A ranking of the top technology integrators in North America, SPS placed 104 in the annual listing.

Formerly known as the "VAR 500", the Solution Provider 500 ranks the highest producing solution provider organizations in the IT channel from hardware sales, software sales and managed IT services. SPS has ranked in the top 300 for six consecutive years. SPS' 2012 rating improved 27 positions over the 2011 list.

SPS provides solution-focused assessment, design, engineering, implementation and support options for integrated communications, contact center, advanced IP telephony, private cloud, unified communications, network infrastructure, video and mobility applications.

"The organizations listed in this year's Solution Provider 500 list are today's true integration innovators who generate high revenues by putting their customers' needs first," said Kelley Damore, vice president and editorial director at UBM Channel. "Their primary role is to engineer ways to leverage technology solutions that help customers exceed their sales goals, drive client satisfaction, expand internationally or accelerate new product development. In essence, they are today's IT integration leaders for middle market and enterprise customers. We congratulate SPS for their year over year ranking and look forward to covering their continued success."

The 2012 Solution Provider 500 list was announced at the SP500 Executive Conference and Awards held June 5-6 at the Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. A sample of the SP500 list will be published in print and online at CRN.com on June 25, 2012.

About SPS

As a multi-vendor systems integrator, Strategic Products and Services (SPS) has helped companies across the globe boost revenues, overcome business obstacles and gain an edge on the competition. With over 20 years of profitable growth, SPS has design, technical and implementation depth in all aspects of infrastructure technology roadmap planning, consulting and ongoing services for contact center, unified communications and private cloud solutions.

In addition to being an Avaya Connect Platinum channel partner, SPS has strategic partnerships with over 15 key manufacturers including Cisco, Microsoft, NICE, HP, Polycom and Extreme Networks. Through these partnerships and their in-house competencies, SPS provides a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio of products, applications and services to support enterprises throughout North America.

To support multi-nationals, SPS is a founding partner of the Intelligent Communications Alliance (www.intelligentcommunicationsalliance.com). The Alliance provides a consistent global approach to pricing, design, delivery and support of Avaya and Avaya DevConnect Partner solutions. As a specialized systems integrator, the Alliance holds over 350 Avaya certifications with expertise in contact center, messaging and unified communications.

In addition to their SP500 ranking, SPS has earned numerous awards and recognition from their strategic partners. Visit www.spscom.com.

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