WWT Named to CRN’s 2012 List of the Tech Elite 250

World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT), a market-leading systems integrator that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions, announced today it has been named to CRN’s second annual list of the Tech Elite 250. Companies on the 2012 Tech Elite 250 list represent an elite group of IT Solution Providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most technical certifications in the IT Channel.

In compiling the list, CRN editors worked with the UBM Channel research group and a team of outside experts to define the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the IT channel. These technical certifications have enabled solution providers to deliver the most premium products, service and support to their North American customers. A sample of CRN’s 2012 “Tech Elite 250” list is featured in the February issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com.

“The 2012 Tech Elite 250 list recognizes an exclusive group of Solution Providers that have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs,” said Kelley Damore, vice president, editorial director at UBM Channel. “By identifying and adapting to the skills and training needed to best serve today’s customers, members of the Tech Elite 250 have proven their commitment to delivering the products and services that today’s end-users value most.”

WWT specializes in delivering and supporting advanced technology solutions in the areas of data center and virtualization, unified communication and collaboration, mobility and borderless networks, and security. The company offers technology products from more than 3,000 manufacturers and maintains over 1,000 certifications to ensure it provides the latest in IT solutions and services to customers around the globe. WWT has strategic partnerships with some of the world’s leading technology manufacturers including Cisco, Citrix, EMC, HP, NetApp and VMware. The company also offers a complete array of configuration and integration services and a full suite of advanced logistics, inventory management and supply chain solutions.

“WWT is honored by CRN’s recognition, as we invest heavily in our people and our partnerships with the world’s leading technology providers,” said Bob Olwig, vice president of business strategy with WWT. “The commitments we make every day in training and maintaining our extensive array of technical certifications fuels our ability to help customers take on today’s challenges and make the most of their technology investments.”

Since its founding in 1990, WWT has grown from a small start-up into a world-class organization with over $4 billion in revenue and more than 1,700 people in locations throughout the world. Earlier this year, WWT earned a place on the FORTUNE “100 Best Places to Work For®” list, which honors companies that combine productive, people-focused work environments with strong growth and exemplary operations.

About WWT (www.wwt.com)

World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT) is a systems integrator that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions to the commercial, government and telecom sectors. The company brings to market a powerful blend of knowledge, infrastructure and technology to help its customers manage the planning, procurement and deployment of IT products and solutions. Based in St. Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders including Boeing (NYSE: BA); Dell (NASDAQ: DELL); Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO); EMC (NYSE: EMC); HP (NYSE: HPQ); AT&T Inc., (NYSE: ATT); VMware (NYSE: VMW); Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS); NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP); Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and the U.S. Air Force. WWT employs over 1,700 people and operates more than 2 million square-feet of warehousing, distribution and integration space in more than 20 facilities throughout the world. For more information on World Wide Technology, visit www.wwt.com.

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