HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Custom Computer Specialists Inc. (Custom), an information technology service provider, announced today it has been named one of North America's top 500 service providers by CRN Magazine. Custom is currently ranked number 405 on the VAR500 list, a 26 place jump over last year's ranking of 431. From 2007 to 2008, Custom's revenue grew 12.2%. This is the 9th year Custom has been named to the VAR500.

"We are extremely pleased to be in such elite company," said John McSweeney, Custom's President. "Despite today's down economy, we continue to grow. Our results reflect our commitment to understanding what matters most to our clients and consistently delivering the benefits they expect." Mr. McSweeney attributes this step up in the rankings to Custom's people and their commitment to execution and follow through. "As we celebrate our thirtieth year in business, our success has always come from our people and their desire to do right by our clients."

According to CRN Magazine, The VAR500 list (2009 VAR500 List), is the definitive listing of the largest IT solution providers, system integrators, IT consultants and services companies in North America.

About Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.

Founded in 1979, Custom Computer Specialists helps Northeast public and private sector clients get maximum value from their IT investments. Custom's unique combination of privately owned flexibility and extensive IT capability empowers it to create client-centric solutions that deliver expected results.

In addition to its VAR500 ranking, Custom's recent industry awards include a listing among the Top 200 Private New York Metro Companies (Crain's New York Business), being named Long Island's #1 Technical Consultant (Long Island Business News) and a listing among the Top 100 North American Government VARs for the past three years.

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