Westcon Group's Dean Douglas Recognized as One of CRN's Channel Trailblazers: "30 Peers with 30 Years"

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Westcon Group, a value-added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers, today announced President and CEO Dean Douglas has been named to the Computer Reseller News 30th Anniversary list, "Channel Trailblazers: 30 Peers with 30 Years."  This prestigious list, selected by CRN editorial staff, recognizes a group of seasoned executives working in the IT industry for 30 years and contributing to the success and growth of the channel since the launch of Computer Reseller News in 1982.

Douglas is a driving force behind Westcon's success in global distribution, with an organization now consisting of more than 60 offices worldwide and shipments to 170-plus countries.  A fixture in the channel for more than 30 years, he previously served as Chief Executive Officer of LLC International.  Douglas also held key executive roles at IBM and Motorola, championing business-critical sales, strategy, marketing and development initiatives.

Executives were selected by the editorial team based on steps taken during their career to advance the IT channel.  Each with more than 30 years in the business, these veterans collectively demonstrate an unwavering dedication to the IT industry, specializing in driving sales through the indirect channel.

"During my career, I've been fortunate enough to work alongside and collaborate with many talented individuals – all of whom have greatly contributed to the growth of the channel," said Dean Douglas, President and CEO, Westcon Group.  "I'm honored the industry leaders at CRN have chosen to recognize any small contribution I may have made to advance this dynamic industry."

"As we celebrate our 30th anniversary and reflect on thirty years of empowering the IT channel, we want to acknowledge some of the channel executives who have been there since we have, since the dawn of the industry," said Kelley Damore, Vice President and Editorial Director, UBM Channel.  "Channel Trailblazers: 30 Peers with 30 Years is a list of thirty professionals who have dedicated the last three decades to growing the IT channel, making it what it is today, a service-based business responsible for over two-thirds of all technology sales."

CRN's 2012 "30 Peers with 30 Years" list is featured in the March issue of CRN Magazine and will be featured online at www.crn.com.

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About Westcon Group
Westcon Group, Inc. is a value added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers.  Westcon's teams create unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the business of its global partners.  Strong relationships at every level of the Westcon Group organization enable partners to receive support tailored to their needs.  From global logistics and flexible customized financing solutions to pre-sales, technical and engineering assistance, the company works with partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue.  Westcon Group's portfolio of market-leading vendors includes:  Brocade, Cisco, Polycom, Juniper Networks, F5, Avaya, Check Point, and Blue Coat.  For more information, please visit:  www.westcongroup.com.

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Westcon Group
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