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Westcon Convergence wins CN Award for "Distributor of the Year."

Westcon Convergence wins CN Award for "Distributor of the Year."

Westcon Group unites French subsidiaries

Distributor says it's 'business as usual' after merging local back office functions of its local Comstor and Westcon units

Westcon Security Europe Announces BlueTouch™ Certification for Resellers

Enterprise Level WAN Optimization and Web Security Appliances now Supported Through Blue Coat Systems’ Partner Program

Westcon Group cierra adquisición de Crane, mayorista de soluciones de comunicaciones por voz, datos

La adquisición de las Operaciones de Crane por parte de Datatec en Gran Bretaña, Bélgica, Holanda, Luxemburgo y Francia incrementa la fuerza y concentración de Westcon Group en convergencia

Westcon Group Appoints Nico Vliex as Sales Director, Westcon Group BV

Vliex Will Lead Dutch Sales Organization, Helping Bring Westcon Group’s Benelux Operations to the Next Level in Convergence, Security and Mobility Sales

Westcon Group Announces Acquisition to Claim Specialty Networking Distribution Leadership in Caribbean, Central and South America

Acquisition of Assets of Cernet of America and its Related Mexican Company, Cernet Tecnologia en Telecomunicaciones, Enables Westcon Group to
Rapidly Expand in Key Emerging Markets

Westcon Group schließt Übernahme von NOXS ab, Vertriebssparte des Bereichs Internet und Sicherheit v

Mit der Übernahme wird die Westcon Group zu einem führende Unternehmen des Marktsegments Netzwerksicherheit in Europa

Westcon Group Names Dean Douglas as Chief Operating Officer

Harry De Smedt Leaving Westcon Group After Successful Transition of Security Distribution Business

Executive’s Departure Signals Completion of Integration of NOXS into Westcon Group

Westcon Group voltooit overname van Crane, een in het Verenigd Koninkrijk gevestigde distributeur va

Datatec's overname van Crane's vestigingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, de Benelux en Frankrijk vergroot de kracht van de Westcon Group en haar focus op convergentie

Polycom Signs U.K. Distribution Agreement With Westcon Group

Polycom to Leverage Westcon Group’s Expertise in Unified Communications, Convergence and Video Conferencing

Westcon Convergence Launches “withWestcon” Tool to UK Resellers, Simplifying and Accelerating Onboarding Process

Interactive Tool, Available Through ConvergencePoint Programme, Reduces Onboarding Costs and Shortens Time to Revenue

Westcon Group Increases Aggregate Credit Facilities in North America and Europe

Financings Provide Significant Liquidity to Facilitate Westcon Group’s Growth Strategy

Westcon Germany Awarded Nortel Distributor of the Year

Distributor’s ConvergencePoint Program Highlighted as Differentiating Factor in Helping Resellers Achieve Greater Success

Westcon and Siemens Enterprise Communications forge strategic Europe-wide partnership

Leading converged solutions distributor joins Siemens Go Forward! Partner Programme as a premier distributor, opening expanded revenue opportunities for resellers

Sipera Systems and Westcon Deliver Comprehensive VoIP, Unified Communications Security Customized for Education, Healthcare, and Finance

Proactive Security Solutions Reduce Risk, Simplify Deployment of VoIP, Unified Communications

Westcon Group conclude l'acquisizione di Crane, distributore di soluzioni di voce, dati e comunicazi

L'acquisizione da parte della Datatec delle operazioni della Crane in Regno Unito, Benelux e Francia rafforza la posizione e l'orientamento del Westcon Group nell'ambito della convergenza

Westcon Convergence to Distribute AdvaTel’s PhoneEasy IP Console and Desktop Solutions for Nortel BCM and SCS500 Platforms

Training Already Underway for Innovative Unified Communications Applications via Westcon’s ConvergencePoint Program

Westcon Group Introduces the First Global “Avaya Solutions Handbook”

Ultimate Desktop Reference Guide is Designed to Provide Avaya BusinessPartners with the Information They Need to Build Their Businesses

Clive Hailstone joins Comstor as Sales Director UK and Ireland

Technology Distributor Westcon Group Improves Employee Satisfaction and Retention

Employee Survey Conducted in 2004 Spurs Global Management Training Program and Measurable Improvements in Employee Satisfaction

Westcon & Nortel Incentive takes Resellers into Pole Position!

15 lucky resellers joined Westcon & Nortel in July on an exclusive Jonathan Palmer driving experience at the Palmer Sport Autodrome in Bedford.

Westcon’s VoicePoint Programme Picks Up “Best Channel Development Campaign” Award

Division’s Innovative Solutions Program Sweeps Award Category, Program Cited as “Effectively Motivating Channel”

Westcon Group Adds New Features to its Solutions Programs, Helping Resellers Generate Profit and Build Long-Term Success

Next Generation of Program Infrastructure Integrates Advanced Capabilities such as Social Media Support, Single Sign-On, Easier Access to eCommerce, Other Enhancements

Comstor UK Captures Cisco Distribution Partner of the Year Award

Key to Comstor’s Success are its OneVoice and OneDefense Programmes as well as Advanced Technologies Expertise

Westcon adds to UK voice team

Distributor steps up assault on the convergence sector by appointing former Siemens supremo Neil Moulton to newly created role of head of voice sales

Comstor France Recognized as Cisco Distribution Partner of the Year

Key to Comstor’s Success are its OneVoice and OneDefense Programs as well as Advanced Technologies Expertise

Westcon Group vollendet Übernahme des britischen Anbieters von Lösungen für Sprach- und Daten-, Konv

Mit der Übernahme von Crane's Geschäft in Großbritannien, Beneluxund Frankreich durch Datatec festigt die Westcon Group ihre Marktposition und verstärkt den Kernbereich der Konvergenzlösungen

Westcon Group Extends ISO 9001:2000 Certification throughout European Organisation

Westcon Group European Operations is awarded ISO9001:2000 Certification across its European Logistic Centers and Sales Subsidiaries

Westcon Group Joins Global Technology Distribution Council

Company to Lend its Convergence and Security Expertise to Influential Channel Organization as Reciprocal Benefits are Seen by Both Parties

Westcon Convergence Extends Avaya Partnership into Greece

Westcon Convergence to Distribute Avaya Enterprise and SME Portfolios in Greece, Following Formal Announcement at Partner Launch Event

VoicePoint wins UK channel award

Westcon UK's VoicePoint manager Dawn Fenton speaks to IT Europa about the programme’s gathering success following the Comms Channel Awards victory

Avaya Recognises Westcon Convergence as EMEA Distributor of the Year

Westcon Convergence Demonstrates Excellence and Outstanding Performance in Delivering Networking Solutions for Enterprises and Small Businesses

Westcon’s Avaya Accelerate Programme Helps Resellers to Develop Mid-market Unified Communications Expertise

Westcon Group Releases Second Global Edition of Network Convergence Solutions Handbook, Including Latest Version of Nortel Guide

Invaluable Reference Guide, Available in Hard Copy and eBook, Helps Resellers Quickly Access Product and Positioning Information

Extreme Networks Enhances its Distribution Capabilities in Italy by Expanding its Global Partnership with Westcon Group

Westcon Group Announces “Westcon Academy—Technology Fundamentals,” Bringing Modular Technology Training to Channel Partners

Distributor Provides Simple Resource for Customers to Acquire Fundamental Knowledge in Convergence, Security, Unified Communications and Other Areas

Avaya Financial Services Launches Advanced Funding Programme

Avaya Financial Services* (AFS) today announced the launch of its Advanced Funding Programme (AFP), a new product designed to increase cashflow and free up channel business partner credit lines in the current credit-crunch environment.

Westcon Group annonce la finalisation de l'acquisition de Crane, un distributeur de solutions voix,

L'acquisition des opérations de Crane au Royaume-Uni, au Benelux et en France par Datatec vient renforcer la présence et la focalisation de Westcon Group en matière de convergence

Westcon signs Alcatel-Lucent

Westcon has agreed to distribute Alcatel-Lucent's data products in the UK, and both voice and data in France.

Westcon Group and Sipera Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Sipera VoIP Security Solutions Now Available through Westcon’s ConvergencePoint Program

Westcon Germany Awarded Nortel “Distributor of the Year” for Second Consecutive Year

Westcon Recognized for Successfully Implementing Nortel Unified Communication Strategy and Increasing Strength of its ConvergencePoint Program

Westcon Group Is Recognised as Comms Business ‘Distributor of the Year’

Channel Publication Also Awards Westcon’s Gillian Earle ‘Channel Sales Person of the Year’

Westcon Group Signs International Distribution Agreement with Veramark

Proven Call Accounting Solutions are Now Carried at Voda One, Comstor and Westcon Divisions, Fully Compatible with Westcon Group Foundation Vendors

Westcon Group joins distribution alliance

Distributor reckons it can build closer ties to emerging vendors and get closer to customers through its membership of the GTDC

IT Manufacturers Can Reduce Total Costs Through Distribution, According To Study

Independent Research Shows Two-Tier Distributors as Most Efficient B2B Solution-Selling Channel

Nortel Awards “Best Distributor Salesperson” to James Turner, Westcon Convergence

Turner Recognized at Nortel PartnerFocus Event in London

Westcon Group Signs Agreement to Distribute Wireless IP Phones from Hitachi Cable

Wireless SIP-Based Phones Now Available through Voda One Business Practice in U.S., with Comstor and Westcon to Follow

Westcon Group to Carry Trend Micro Security Solutions

Westcon Group has been authorized by Trend Micro to carry the vendor's complete line of security solutions.

Extreme Networks and Westcon Provide Training to Channel Partners

Training Designed to Help Resellers Capitalise on New Market Opportunities

Westcon Incentive Really Packs a Punch!

Westcon Group Closes Acquisition of NOXS

Acquisition Gives Westcon Group a Leading Position in Network Security Market in Europe

Westcon Group Announces Acquisition of Datastor, New Zealand-based Distributor

Acquisition Will Strengthen Westcon’s Offerings in Data Center, Virtualization and Storage Technologies, While Expanding Its Overall Presence in Asia-Pacific

Westcon Group Joins Global Technology Distribution Council

Company to Lend its Convergence and Security Expertise to Influential Channel Organization as Reciprocal Benefits are Seen by Both Parties

Thomas Schoon Named General Manager, Westcon Germany

Former Vice President Marketing Europe of Westcon Group to Oversee German Subsidiary of Specialty Distributor Westcon Group

Verizon Business Teams With Westcon Group to Expand Single-Source Model for Global Network Support

Distribution Agreement Expands Reach to Global Enterprise Customers; Enhances Verizon’s Cost-Effective Procurement Model, Which Includes Simplified Contracting, Billing and Delivery

Westcon Group Names Dean Douglas President and CEO; Tom Dolan Appointed to Chairman of the Board

Douglas Says Westcon Will Increase its Global Growth Initiatives and Services Offerings

Westcon Group Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Easynet

Westcon Convergence to Deliver Convergence-Oriented Network Services to
U.K. Based Resellers Focused on Enterprise and Mid-Markets

Westcon Group Introduces World-Class Security Solutions to Italian Reseller Market through Westcon Security

Westcon Security Brings Experience, Resources and Program Infrastructure to Help Italian Resellers Become More Profitable in Growing Security Market

Westcon Group Europe and AirMagnet Sign Distribution Agreement

Addition of Wireless Survey, Management, Monitoring and Compliance Tools Accelerates Deployment of Enterprise Class Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructures

Westcon Group Extends Relationship with Juniper Networks, Targets Enterprise Markets in Both Convergence and Security

Westcon Convergence and Noxs Now Have Access to Juniper’s High-Performance Networking Solutions, Strengthening Offering to Enterprise

Westcon Group Closes Acquisition of Crane, UK-Based Distributor of Voice, Data and Converged Communi

Datatec’s Acquisition of Crane’s Operations in UK, Benelux and France Increases Westcon Group’s Strength and Focus in Convergence

Westcon Group Sweeps MicroScope Awards for Channel Excellence (ACEs), Earning “Specialist Distributo

Coveted Channel Award Recognizes Westcon Group as “Making It Easy for Resellers to Learn, Sell and Market Their Offerings” in Convergence

Westcon Group Launches New Corporate Identity and Web Site Infrastructure, Building on its Solutions

New Branding Unifies Multi-National Corporate Entities, Emphasizing Technology and Solutions Focus

Westcon is Chosen as Avaya’s Distributor for the Italian Enterprise Market

Avaya Enhances its Distribution Capabilities in Italy by Expanding its Global Partnership with Westcon Group

Westcon Group maakt overname NOXS

Westcon Group verkrijgt door overname vooraanstaande positie op netwerkbeveiligingsmarkt van Europa

Westcon Group clôture l'acquisition de NOXS, le bras de distribution de la division Internet et sécu

L'acquisition positionne Westcon Group au premier rang sur le marché de la sécurité en Europe

Nortel Recognises Westcon Convergence for Channel Excellence

Garwood and Sames Recognised at Nortel PartnerFocus Event in London

Westcon's European units net ISO certification

Westcon Europe's sales methodologies and processes are now officially recognised by the ISO

Thomas Schoon zum General Manager von Westcon Deutschland ernannt

Ehemaliger Vice President Marketing Europe der Westcon Group übernimmt deutschen Unternehmensbereich des Distributors Westcon Group

Westcon Group Enters Turkey by Joint Venture with Index Group Subsidiary, Netex

Arrangement Provides Turkish Resellers with Access to World-Class Portfolio and Solutions Programs, Significantly Increasing Vendors’ Reach in Fast-Emerging Market

Westcon Group’s Global Procurement Initiative Projects International Presence for Resellers with over 10,000 Multi-National Orders

Westcon Group’s Comstor and Voda One Business Practices Help Resellers Access International Markets, Providing Unmatched Logistics and One-Stop Project Management

Aruba Networks and Westcon Group Partner to Deliver Secure Mobility Solutions for Converged Data, Vo

Under New Distribution Agreement Westcon Group Will Market the Entire Aruba Product Line Throughout the Americas and EMEA

Westcon Group renforce son offre en Europe avec Alcatel Lucent

Westcon Group vient renforcer l'offre de convergence en Europe en signant avec Alcatel-Lucent un accord européen à valeur ajoutée

Westcon Group Evolves Solution Program from VoicePoint to ConvergencePoint

Re-Branding of Program Represents the Next Stage in Evolution of Convergence Market

Comstor and Westcon Divisions Consolidate French Operations, Creating Westcon Group France

Divisional Consolidation Propels Company’s Solutions Focus, Simplifying Customer Access to Multi-Vendor Technologies and Strategies

Westcon Group Announces Track-It, Real-Time Order Tracking System for Resellers

Westcon Convergence Scoops Distributor of the Year Award at CN Awards

Westcon Convergence Demonstrates Excellence and Outstanding Channel Support at Prestigious Industry Awards Event

Westcon Group is Named QuesCom Partner of the Year

Distributor Cited for Outstanding Solutions Programs, Logistics and Business Development Initiatives

Comstor Europe picks up Five Country Awards, Two Geography Awards and Worldwide Channels Award at Ci

Key Drivers of Comstor’s Success are its Solutions Programs and Advanced Technologies Expertise; Comstor UK Wins Distributor of the Year for Fourth Year in a Row

Westcon and iHub Bring Hosted IP Services to Reseller Community

4SureConnections Solution Enables Westcon Resellers to Extend Offerings and Benefit from Annuity Revenues

Westcon Group Announces European Operational Changes for 2009, Including New Financial Director

Westcon Veteran Richard Hodgetts Promoted to European Financial Director, Barry Shakespeare Resigns as EVP

Westcon Group Adds F5 Networks to SecurityPoint Program

Westcon Resellers to Access Industry Leading Products, Helping Improve Performance, Availability and Security of Applications

Westcon Group Announces New Credit Facility In Europe of €45 Million

Three-Year Committed Invoice Financing Facility Provides Additional Liquidity to European Growth Strategy

Comstor Increases Partner Revenue with Mentor Programme

New Engagement Initiative for SMB Partners Delivers Early Success

Westcon Group Appoints Bill Hurley as Chief Technology Officer as Company Pursues Distribution of Groundbreaking New Technology Solutions

Hurley Appointment Helps Drive Efficiency and Profitability for Westcon and its Customers during Economic and Technologically Challenging Times

Westcon Group Earns “Distributor of the Year” Awards from QuesCom and Juniper Networks

Distributor’s European Security and Mobility Practices Are Recognized by Best in Class Vendor Partners

Westcon Convergence Wins UK Tender to Distribute Nortel’s SMB Unified Communications portfolio, SCS500

Westcon Group to Acquire Crane, UK-Based Distributor of Voice, Data and Converged Communications Sol

Datatec’s Acquisition of Crane’s Operations in UK, Benelux and France Will Increase Westcon Group’s Strength and Focus in Convergence

Westcon Group is Chosen as Avaya’s EMEA Distributor of the Year for Fifth Consecutive Year

Westcon Convergence Recognised for Developing International Business to Channel through its ConvergencePoint Program

Il Westcon Group perfeziona l'acquisizione della NOXS

L'acquisizione conferisce a Westcon Group una posizione di leadership nel settore della sicurezza delle reti in Europa

Westcon Convergence wins CN Award for "Distributor of the Year."

Westcon Group, Inc., the leading specialty distributor in networking, convergence, security and mobility, announced that its Westcon Convergence business has won the CN Award for "Distributor of the Year." The award was accepted by David Grant, vice president of Westcon Convergence Europe, at the awards event at London's Hilton on October 1st, 2009.

Westcon Convergence wins CN Award for "Distributor of the Year."

Westcon Group, Inc., the leading specialty distributor in networking, convergence, security and mobility, announced that its Westcon Convergence business has won the CN Award for "Distributor of the Year." The award was accepted by David Grant, vice president of Westcon Convergence Europe, at the awards event at London's Hilton on October 1st, 2009.