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| Groupware Technology Expands into the Pacific Northwest |
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| Opens Portland Office and Appoints Tim Carver as General Manager |
| Campbell, CA (July 24, 2007) - Groupware Technology, Inc., a rapidly growing information technology solution provider, announced today that it will expand its operations to include the Pacific Northwest, with the opening of its downtown Portland office. The West Coast solution provider, headquartered in the Silicon Valley, has appointed veteran IT sales executive and Portland native Tim Carver as General Manager of the Pacific Northwest region. |
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| Groupware Technology is one of the fastest growing solution providers in North America, and recently secured the number one position on CRN Magazine's Fast Growth 100 List, for the second year in a row. The company, which offers enterprise technology solutions to its growing customer base, has increased revenue from $2 million to $59 million in three years and has received numerous awards for its unprecedented growth. |
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| Mike Thompson, Groupware President and CEO, said, "Entering the Pacific Northwest market will help us further cultivate and expand our team to deliver comprehensive IT solutions to new customers. Our fanatical attention to customer service and commitment to our employees and vendors have fueled our growth and will bolster our success in the Pacific Northwest." |
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| Carver will spearhead the Northwest expansion, as General Manager he will be responsible for sales and technical operations, regional financials and ensuring the company achieves its growth goals for the region. Carver will report to CEO Mike Thompson. "Tim's successful tenure in the IT space ranges from software to hardware to services, and includes a wealth of channel and manufacturer experience. Tim's character, strategic vision and successful history building long-term relationships with Northwest customers make him a valuable asset to Groupware and we expect great success from Tim." Thompson stated. |
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| Tim Carver comes to Groupware from Sun Microsystems, where he was responsible for their storage practice in Oregon as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to Sun, Carver held senior sales positions at StorageTek, VERITAS and, CDSI. "I am excited to join this dynamic young company and am impressed with Groupware's commitment to its staff and its ability to carry out its vision," said Carver. "Groupware has earned a great reputation in both customer and vendor communities and its innovative culture is a natural fit for the Northwest market." |
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| About Groupware Technology, Inc. |
| Groupware Technology, Inc. ,headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leading information technology solution provider and a member of the Sun (SM) Partner Advantage Program . The company provides enterprise technology solutions to its Fortune 1000 customer base and specializes in storage, security, networking and enterprise systems. For more information, contact (408) 540-0090 or visit www.groupwaretechnology.com. |
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