Think Communications recognized by Cisco and Tech Data for Innovative Solution at Procura
Think Communications recognized by Cisco and Tech Data for Innovative Solution at Procura
Think Communications Inc. Awarded $5000 Grand Prize
Mississauga, ON – July 13, 2011 –Tech Data Canada, a leading distributor of IT products, logistics management and other value added services, once again partnered with one of its leading vendors, Cisco Canada, to deliver a sales program designed to encourage the TechSelect reseller community to submit their most compelling success stories detailing how Cisco technology was utilized to support small business in Canada.
Cisco and Tech Data ran the program exclusively for the TechSelect community, and received a tremendous response to the promotion. The TechSelect network is a community of technology resellers located across Canada who offer and share expertise in implementing a variety of technology solutions.
The winner of the contest, and recipient of a $5000 credit on account with Tech Data, was Think Communications Inc. based out of Victoria, BC. The criterion for selecting the winning entry was based upon the ability to provide value to a customer by enhancing their engagement experience, streamlining business processes, reducing expenses and increasing revenue. Further merit was given for “out of the box” thinking to overcome obstacles while establishing a best practice matrix that could be shared amongst the TechSelect community.
Think Communications met all the requirements and more, as they carefully developed a Unified Communications strategy based on the specific requirements of their customer, Procura. Using the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition 5000, Think Communications was able to address a number of challenges for the client:
a) Realized considerable savings by consolidating voice and data services to a single platform.
b) Streamline the deployment of phones for home and remote users to reduce costs.
c) Reducing the management of three separate phone systems (one for Victoria, Chicago and Salt Lake City) down to one unified solution.
“The TechSelect community never ceases to amaze in regards to providing value to the end-customer,” said Greg Myers, VP Tech Data Canada, “With all the submissions received for this promotion, it made for a truly competitive contest. However, in the end, Think Communications’ approach was exemplary in every manner. “
“Cisco is pleased to team with Tech Data to congratulate Think Communications as our Cisco TechSelect Partner Hero winner”, said Todd Madgett, director, Small and Medium Enterprise, Cisco Canada. “Unified Communications can help transform how a business operates by simplifying management, improving internal and customer communications and boosting workforce productivity. We applaud Think Communications on this successful and innovative deployment for Procura.”
“We are extremely pleased with the outstanding customer service that Think provided to our IT team during these multiple interlinking projects,” said Mike Gareau, CMA, Director, Corporate Services. “Think’s specialized knowledge and experience around the data center, network infrastructure, voice solutions and project management ensured that we completed all projects on time and on budget with zero downtime for our business.”
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 109th on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated over $24.3 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2011. To learn more, visit www.techdata.ca.
About Cisco Systems
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com/ca. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com
About Think Communications
Think Communications was formed in March 2005 by founder, David Saele, with the simple
premise of providing clients with a single point of contact for their technology needs. The difference between Think and other technology companies is clearly our people. Our entire team of professionals each brings no less than 15 years of industry experience with them plus many have managed or run their own successful businesses prior to joining Think. Having this first-hand experience in business gives us the unique ability to understand the challenges that companies face when looking for business solutions. For more information, visit www.thinkcommunications.ca
About Procura
Procura provides home health care software solutions to streamline every level of an organization from the clinician at the Point of Care to the Executive Director and higher. Our proven workflow processes, business intelligence, and key data collection tools in both the office and the field provide efficiencies and assurances to drive an organization towards stability and growth.
Procura is the software vendor of choice for home, community and aged care organizations across North America and Australia. Over 12,600 users at more than 600 customer sites use solutions from the Procura group of companies to manage over 69,000 employees. Our customers range from small start-ups all the way through to multi-site and franchise organizations. Procura is headquartered in Victoria, BC and has offices in Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA and Toowong, QLD.
For more information about Procura, please contact Vicky Browne at 1.877.776.2872 or visit our website at www.goprocura.com.
For Tech Data inquiries, please contact:
Ryan McMenamie
Manager, Communications
Tech Data Canada
905-286-6743
ryan.mcmenamie@techdata.ca
