World Wide Technology Named to the CRN Fast Growth 150 List

World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT), a market-leading systems integrator that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions, today announced that it has been named to the 2013 CRN Fast Growth 150 list. The annual list features the fastest-growing solution providers in the technology industry based on two years' growth of net sales from fiscal year 2010 to fiscal year 2012. WWT grew over 50 percent based on the company’s ability to provide strategic technology solutions and services to its clients around the globe.

WWT helps its customers evaluate, architect and implement advanced technologies such as data center, virtualization and cloud, mobility, security and collaboration. The company offers its customers hands-on access to equipment, training and insight via its Advanced Technology Center, which features state-of-the-art facilities, direct access to certified experts and a multi-vendor approach to delivering technology. Customers also benefit from WWT’s Integration Technology Center (ITC), global program management, professional services and award-winning strategic partnerships. Aside from receiving attention and driving business growth by executing against its core IT capabilities, WWT is also recognized for creating a positive corporate culture and is currently ranked 24 on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.

“Since its inception, WWT has been committed to providing our customers with the technology solutions, strategic insight and an array of supply chain and professional services that bring bottom line value to their organizations,” said Bob Olwig, vice president of business strategy and innovation with WWT. “We have never wavered from our core values and mission to create a profitable growth company that is also a great place to work. We believe that matching our focus on customer satisfaction with great care and support for our own internal teams is a key factor in our continued growth.”

“Despite the challenges of an evolving market, these Fast Growth companies demonstrate an unmatched ability to nimbly and effectively respond to market demands, fulfill customer needs and remain steadfast in their commitment to innovation,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, CRN. “We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the successful companies that keep the channel top of mind and serve as an example for the rest of the market.”

A sampling of the 2013 Fast Growth list is featured in the September issue of CRN Magazine and is featured online at www.crn.com. The complete list of 150 companies will be available in the CRN Tech News app, available for iPad and Windows 8.

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About WWT

World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT) is a $5 billion 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 evaluate, architect and implement technology 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.; NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP); Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and the U.S. Air Force. WWT employs over 2,200 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.