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Westcon Group Teams with BlueCat and Fiberlink for Industry-First Collaboration to Demystify Complexities of BYOD
Subscription-Based Service Marries Distributor and Vendor Expertise Offering Multi-Layered “Shield” for Flood of Personal Devices in the Workplace    

Comstor Teams with UCi2i and Cisco Capital Finance for All-in-OneVideo Conferencing
“Video-Ready” Offering Drives Hassle-Free On- and Off-Premise Collaboration

Westcon Group Honored by Computer Reseller News in “2013 Channel Chiefs” Issue
Jeremy Butt and Bill Corbin Singled-Out for Successful Execution of  Global Sales and Partner Initiatives

Westcon Group Achieves Microsoft Gold Communications Competency in EMEA
First Distributor Globally to Achieve Designation for Microsoft® Lync® Based on Rigorous Standards for Unified Communications Competency

Westcon Group Names Chris Ranger Vice President EMEA Services
Underscores Commitment to Premier Value-Added Service Offerings Across Unified Communications, Network Infrastructure and Security

Westcon Group Helps Partners Make the Grade with Comstor Academy
Cisco-Dedicated Business Unit Launches Unified Education Portal To Help Customers Cost-Effectively Access Advanced Training and Certification

Westcon Group Named Juniper Networks “EMEA Distributor of the Year” For Third Time
Awards Recognize Top Channel Partners in Sales, Customer Service Excellence, Technology Expertise and Service Specialization

Westcon Teams with Polycom to Map the Future of Unified Communications Partners and Customers from Around the World Converge at UC Vision 2

Comstor Teams with Cisco and NetApp Helping Mid-Sized Businesses Ease Cloud Deployment
EMEA Partners Generate Additional Revenue Leveraging ExpressPod Architecture

Westcon Group Appoints 17-Year Cisco Veteran to Lead Comstor Business in the United States
Geoff Fancher Drives Company Reputation as Top Cisco-Dedicated Value-Added Distributor

Westcon Group Awarded "Distributor of the Year" by Extreme Networks
EMEA Convergence Business Practice Noted for Strategic Alignment with Core Business Model

Westcon Solutions Launches New Operations in China
Distributor Brings Expanded Portfolio of Network Access Control, Mobile Security, and IT Management Solutions to Region

Comstor Announces New Partnership with UCi2i
New Suite of Video Conferencing Managed Services Drives Additional Revenue Opportunities Via Peerless Visual Collaboration

Westcon Group Adds HP Solutions to Global Security Portfolio

Westcon Group Brings Cisco-Dedicated Distribution to the Philippines
Comstor Business Unit to Offer Full Range of Cisco Products and Services Across Region  

Westcon Group Taps Cisco Veteran to Drive Comstor Business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Andreas Dohmen to Reinforce Comstor’s Global Position as Premier Cisco-Dedicated Value-Added Distributor

F5 Networks Selects Westcon Group as First Global Distributor
F5 expands current partnership to enhance worldwide channel sales opportunities

Westcon Group Announces Acquisition of Triple AcceSSS IT
Brings Security Business Practice First Presence in Austria, Expands Swiss Operations, and Provides New Capabilities in Eastern Europe

Westcon Group Signs New Distribution Agreement with VCE
Premier Value-Added Distributor Helps Drive Customer Adoption of Cloud-Based Infrastructures across Asia Pacific

Westcon Group Announces Acquisition of Afina Group
Deal Expands Distributor’s Presence in Important Latin American, Iberian, and North African Security and Data Center Markets

Comstor Joins Cisco and NetApp to Deliver Single Order Capability to FlexPod Partners
Channel Partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa Powered with Unique Data Center Offerings Based on Next-Generation Architecture

Westcon Group Named EMEA Distributor of the Year by F5 Networks
European Security Division Singled Out for Unmatched Support of F5 UNITY partners across Europe

Comstor Achieves New Level of Global Training Certification from Cisco
Designation as Business Acceleration Learning Partner (BALP) Helps Drive Sales Based on Enhanced Learning

Comstor Strengthens Market-Leading Global Partner Support for Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series Servers
Unique Online Configuration Tool Builds on Success of Distributor’s Executive Relevance Selling, LEAP Center Initiatives

Westcon Group, IJS Global and Virgin Atlantic Cargo Make the Trek for Charity
Cyclists Begin Race to Conquer 1,200 km Journey from Paris to Barcelona

Westcon Group Strengthens Leadership in Value-Added Distribution for the Next-Generation Data Center
New North American Agreement with Fujitsu Builds on Broad Cisco and Brocade Portfolios

Westcon Group Announces Availability of Solutions for Microsoft Lync from the Lync In-a-Box Catalogue
Distributor Brings Hardware Solutions for Microsoft Lync to Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Comstor Takes Home Multiple “Distributor of the Year” Awards at Cisco Partner Summit 2012
Cisco-Dedicated Business Unit of Westcon Group Picks Up Seven Awards Across Multiple Geographies

Westcon Group’s Dean Douglas Recognized as One of CRN’s Channel Trailblazers: “30 Peers with 30 Years”

Westcon Group Taps Former Avaya Channel Chief To Lead Newly Created EMEA Operations
Jeremy Butt to Further Expand Global Footprint of Premier Unified Communications and Security Brands

Westcon Group Honored by Computer Reseller News in Annual Ranking of Top Executives in the Channel
Andy Banks and Bob Clinton Noted as Top Channel Chiefs for 2012

Comstor Certified as Global Cisco Unified Computing System™ B-Series Authorized Configurator
New Status Helps Channel Partners Worldwide Rapidly Deliver Custom, Configure-To-Order Data Center Solutions

Westcon Group Announces Acquisition of PT Netpoleon
Transaction Builds on Distributor’s Strong Global Footprint with Addition of a Significant Presence in Indonesia

Westcon Group Unveils New Security-Focused Business Practice in Asia Pacific
Westcon Solutions Driven by Strong Local Relationships, Unique Go-to-Market Programs

Westcon Group Expands Global Footprint with New Cisco-Dedicated Operations in Portugal
Comstor Business Unit to Provide Full Range of Cisco-Powered Solutions to Growing Reseller Partner Base

Westcon Group Significantly Expands Global Distribution Agreement with Polycom
Full Suite of Voice and Video Solutions Now Available to Partners across the Nordics

Westcon Group Named EMEA Distributor of the Year by Juniper Networks
Security Business Practice Honored as Top Juniper Channel Partner For Second Time in Three Years

Comstor Rolls Out 9th Global Edition of Highly Acclaimed Handbook
One of Industry’s First Cisco Reference Guides Specifically Designed for iPhone and Android

Westcon and Polycom Demonstrate the Power of Unified Communications For Businesses at UC Vision 2012
Hundreds of Partners and Customers Participate in Live and Virtual Event Collaborating To Develop More Effective Strategies for Converged Communications

Westcon Group Refinances Its North American Credit Facility
Refinancing of Existing Agreement Improves Liquidity and Helps to Drive Westcon Growth Strategies for 2012

Westcon Group’s Dean Douglas Named “Top 100 Executive in Channel” by CRN

Westcon Group Named EMEA Distributor of the Year by Avaya
Global Distributor Recognized for Outstanding Revenue Growth, Partner Recruitment and Development Throughout 2011

Westcon Group Extends Video and Physical Security Portfolio with Acquisition of Sentronics
Customers Gain Access to Extensive Electronic Video and Security Portfolio Across South Africa

Westcon Group Takes Top Honors at Avaya Americas International Sales and Partner Conference

Westcon Group Broadens Global Footprint with Expanded Offices in Spain
Aimed at Driving Broader Adoption of Premier Unified Communications Offerings Across Iberia

Westcon Group Further Extends Relationship with Brocade to Help Companies More Effectively Harness the Power of Virtualization
Full Spectrum of Brocade Products Now Integrated into Global Distributor’s LEAP “Centers of Excellence”

Westcon Group Further Empowers Reseller Partners to “LEAP” Into Next-Generation Virtualization and Private Cloud Infrastructures
Full Portfolio of Avaya Data Networking Solutions Now Integrated into Global Distributor’s Industry-Leading “Centers of Excellence”

Comstor Unveils Broad-Based Support for Cisco’s Global Partner Network for TelePresence Distributor-as-Agent Initiative
Offers Reseller Partners Complementary Support Infrastructure Backed by Distributor's Powerful Global Procurement System

Westcon Group Teams with Brocade to Support Customers’ Transition to Next-Generation Data Centers
Distributor to Offer Full Spectrum of Brocade Networking Products in Key Markets Globally, Helping Customers Deploy Cloud-Optimized Networks

Westcon Group Acquires entrada Kommunikations GmbH
Deal Solidifies Westcon’s Position as One of Largest Security Distributors Throughout Europe

Westcon Group Named International Distributor of the Year by Extreme Networks
Singled Out as Partner Most Significantly Contributing to Extreme’s Business Success in 2010

Westcon Group Unveils Newest Version of Industry-Leading Unified Communications Solutions Handbook
Based on Overwhelming Demand, Now Features Expanded Avaya and Polycom Sections Available for First Time Via iPad Application

Westcon Group to Distribute Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Globally
Designed to Help Customers Cost-Effectively Reap the Benefits of Virtualization, Virtual Services Platform to Be Featured in Westcon's New LEAP Training Center

Comstor and SecureLogix Sign Global Distribution Agreement
Comstor Reseller Partners to Now Leverage Award-winning Voice/Unified Communications Security and Intelligence Solution

Comstor Expands Cisco Offerings to Include Full Range of TelePresence Solutions, Including Former Tandberg Products
Cisco-Dedicated Business Unit of Westcon Group to Distribute World-Class Videoconferencing Portfolio

Comstor Wins Global Distribution Partner of the Year Award at Cisco Partner Summit 2011
Cisco-Dedicated Business Unit of Westcon Group Also Receives Global DAP Distribution Award and 15 Theater, Geography and Country-Specific Awards

Dean Douglas, President and CEO of Westcon Group, Recognized as a Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN

Westcon Group Adds Cisco IronPort to Address E-Mail and Web Security
Cisco-Dedicated Comstor Business Unit To Deliver IronPort E-mail and Web Security Solutions Throughout Canada

Westcon Group Expands Global Distribution Strategy with ArcSight, an HP Company, to Include North America and 10 Countries Across Europe
Agreements Enhance Power of Westcon’s Security Portfolio Across the Globe Delivering Improved Operational Scale, Enhanced Partner Enablement and Expanded Market Opportunities

Westcon expands its successful partnership with Juniper
Through the addition of Westcon Norway & Sweden, both Juniper & Westcon confirm their strong commitment to jointly develop the networking and security markets in Europe

Westcon Group’s Dean Douglas Named One of “Top 100 Most Influential Executives in the Industry” by Everything Channel’s CRN
President and CEO Named Among “Top 25 Mavericks” Recognized for Brash and Bold Thinking Changing the Rules of the Channel

Westcon Group Unveils New Initiative Designed to Accelerate Adoption of Check Point Solutions
“Express to Success” Powers Resellers with Market Development, Sales Materials, Personalized Training and Demand Generation

Westcon Group Powers Reseller Partners to Take Giant “LEAP” Forward into Next-Generation Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructures
Cloud Visionaries, Industry Luminaries Gather to Unveil First in a Series of US-Based “Centers of Excellence”

Westcon Group to distribute Cisco products in Mexico
Westcon Group announces Mexico Launch for its Comstor business unit, focusing on Cisco products and complementary solutions

Westcon Group Unveils Inaugural LEAP Center Bringing Resellers Competitive Differentiation, Focused Training For the Next-Generation Data Center
Brussels-Based Experience Facility Offers Hands-On Training, Planning, Modeling and Support for European Resellers Engaging in Data Center Opportunities 

Comstor Helps Power Nova Datacom’s Next Stage of Growth
Government Integrator Achieves 190 Percent Year-Over-Year Growth Counting on Comstor – a Westcon Group Company -- for “Cradle-to-Grave” Support

Westcon Security Offers North American Resellers Powerful Next-Generation Network Security Solutions from Palo Alto Networks
Security-Focused Business Unit Builds on Best-of-Breed Portfolio, Investing in Application-Based Growth Opportunities for Resellers

Westcon Group Names Andrew Warren as Vice President, Westcon Security
Former Avnet Executive Tapped to Drive Westcon Security's Continued Market Penetration, Strategy and New Partner Relationships 

Comstor Unveils Newest Version of Solutions Handbook, the Authoritative Desk Reference for Cisco-Oriented Resellers
Edition is Now Available in Multiple Formats including iPad/iPod Applications; Includes Introductory Section on Cisco Data Center Offerings

Westcon Group's Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy Recognized by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine as One of the Top Women of the Channel

Westcon Group ASEAN To Distribute Solarwinds' IT Management Products In Asia-Pacific
Partnership with leading technology distributor increases SolarWinds global availability, broadens Westcon Group ASEAN portfolio

David Grant Appointed to Senior Vice President Europe, Westcon Group
Experienced Distribution Executive to Drive Westcon Group's Pan-European Growth Plan and Manage Key Operational Functions

Comstor Singapore Pte. Ltd. Changes Name to Westcon Group Pte. Ltd.

Westcon Group Announces New $200 Million European Credit Facility
Four-Year Committed Invoice Financing Facility Provides Additional Liquidity to European Growth Strategy

Westcon Group and Comstor Embrace Cisco Unified Computing System By Implementing World Class, Virtualized Data Center Environment

Westcon Security Europe signs Pan-European Distribution agreement with Great Bay Software Inc.

Westcon Group Marks 25 Years of Excellence in Specialty Distribution
Strong Worldwide Presence, Loyal Partner Relationships, and Consultative Sales Approach Continue to Drive Success for Westcon's Global Business

Westcon Group Establishes Global Operations and Logistics Unit to Help Partners Capitalize on Multi-National Opportunities
Simon Minett will Lead Operational Arm Dedicated Towards Helping Organizations Leverage Global Inventory, Logistics and Cross Border Capabilities

Westcon Group Creates Latin American Operations, Consolidating Central American, Caribbean and South American Offices
Otávio Lazarini Barbosa Promoted to Senior Vice President, Latin America

Westcon Group Promotes Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy to Senior Vice President, U.S. and Canada, Westcon Group
As Westcon's Top North American Executive, Smurthwaite-Murphy Builds On A Solid Track Record of Success in Canada

Westcon Group Wins F5 Networks’ North American Distributor of the Year Award
Westcon Group earns recognition for exceptional sales partnership efforts in 2009

Westcon Security Named "Distributor of the Year" by Check Point
Check Point Cites Westcon's Excellence in Driving Revenue Growth, Engaging Entire Range of New and Existing Customers

Westcon Group Expands Blue Coat Systems Partnership Into Sweden and Norway

Westcon Group Promotes Bill Corbin to Executive Vice President, Global Vendor Relationships
In Expanded Role, Corbin to Manage Global Relationships for Key Strategic Vendors

Westcon Group Europe is Named Juniper EMEA Distributor of the Year

Comstor named Cisco’s European Distributor of the Year, and receives Three Country awards and Three Geography Awards
True value add to Cisco and partners, enabling sustainable growth for their businesses

Comstor Brasil launches Data Center Program for Cisco Oriented Resellers
New Resource Provides Recruiting and Training for Resellers Focused on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Data Center Solutions

GN Netcom accelerates ASEAN Growth Strategy with new Regional Distribution Partnership
Westcon Group to market Jabra portfolio of UC-optimised voice communication and collaboration products to enterprise and office customers

Comstor gets Green Light from Cisco with Data Center Audit
Successful C-Series Audit and B Series Availability

Comstor to Distribute Singlewire's Mass Notification, Paging and Physical Security Applications for Cisco Unified Communications Platform
Global Agreement Enables Comstor Resellers to Deliver Best-in-Class Voice Applications, Including InformaCast Notification System

Jon Pritchard Elevated to President of Comstor Worldwide, Westcon Group's Wholly Cisco-Focused Business Unit
Executive Appointment Reflects Comstor's Ongoing Investment in Cisco-Aligned Distribution Organization, Deepening Focus and Commitment to Cisco Technologies

Westcon Releases Updated Version of its Popular Network Security Solutions Handbook, Comprehensive Resource for Security-Oriented Resellers
Security Handbook, Available in both Electronic and Print Mediums, Designed to Help Resellers Increase their Success in Security Sales

Westcon Group Names Bob Clinton Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer
Former Motorola and CA Executive Will Oversee Global Marketing Organization, Implementing "Customer-Centric and Data-Driven" Philosophy

Accuvant Earns Strategic Growth Partner Award from Westcon

Acme Packet and Westcon Group Announce Global Distribution Agreement
Westcon resellers gain access to Net-Net session border controllers to complete solution for VoIP and unified communications networks

Westcon's Virtual Lab Helps Resellers Evaluate Hosted Application Performance in Real-Time Data Center Environment
Demo capabilities enable testing of F5 Networks’ application delivery solutions to promote cloud computing, virtualization, and consolidation

Anthony Daley and Steve Bernard of Westcon Group Recognized as 2010 Channel Chiefs by Everything Channel’s CRN
Westcon Group Credited as Helping Resellers Grow Wallet Share with Innovative Programs, Despite Challenging Economy

Westcon Convergence Introduces RapidRamp, Initiative to Accelerate Reseller Competencies in Avaya Products and Sales

Westcon Canada Brings Avaya New Partner Boot Camp to Toronto, February 9th to 11th

Comstor Service Annuity Manager Helps Resellers Capitalize on Cisco-Oriented Renewable Service Opportunities
SaaS Application Provides Efficient Quote Production and Consolidated View of Annuity-Based Revenue Opportunities

Comstor UK Sales Team Achieves Cisco Data Center Accreditation
Sales Teams Trained in Readiness for Cisco Data Center

Comstor becomes first distributor certified for Cisco Unified Computing System
Cisco distributor supports partners with knowledge and advice

Westcon Convergence Launches Avaya New Partner Bootcamps in U.S. and Canada, Helping Nortel-Oriented Resellers Transition to New Channel Model
In Person Training Sessions Provide Avaya Authorization, Onboarding for Nortel-Oriented SMB and Enterprise Resellers

Comstor UK Introduces New Development Programme and Technology Centre Resource for Resellers of HP ProCurve Products

Comstor Releases Latest Comstor Solutions Handbook, Authoritative Desk Reference for Cisco-Oriented Resellers
Seventh Worldwide Edition is Available in Desktop, Online and USB-Stick Versions, Complete With Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide

Westcon Group Announces North American Distribution Agreement with LogLogic, Helping Resellers Address Compliance Requirements
Westcon to offer log management and security products from LogLogic throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico

Extreme Networks Names Westcon as “International Distributor Of The Year"
Westcon Convergence named International Distributor of The Year at this year’s Extreme Networks Partner Conference

Westcon Group Announces Opening of New Warehouse Facility in Montreal
New Facility Will Serve as Warehousing and Logistics Hub for Westcon Group’s Canadian Operations and Provide Advanced Integration Capabilities

Meru Networks Appoints Westcon Group as Distributor for UK
Westcon Convergence Granted Authorised Training Partner Status; Meru to Participate in Distributor’s ConvergencePoint Program

Comstor to Distribute Cisco Unified Computing System Worldwide, Ushering in New Data Center Opportunities for Resellers
Comstor to Help Resellers Capitalize on Next-Gen Virtualization Opportunity

Comstor Introduces Cisco WAAS Try & Buy Pilot Initiative for Resellers
Pilot Scheme Provides Tangible Support for Resellers

Westcon and Siemens Enterprise Communications forge strategic Europe-wide partnership
Leading converged solutions distributor joins Siemens Go Forward! Partner Programme as a premier distributor, opening expanded revenue opportunities for resellers

Brocade Selects Westcon Group to Deliver IP/Ethernet Networking Solutions
Westcon Group Chosen for Its IP/Ethernet Networking Expertise, Extensive Global Capabilities, and Broad Reach into Key Vertical Markets

Westcon Convergence Scoops Distributor of the Year Award at CN Awards
Westcon Convergence Demonstrates Excellence and Outstanding Channel Support at Prestigious Industry Awards Event

Westcon Convergence Extends Avaya Partnership into Greece
Westcon Convergence to Distribute Avaya Enterprise and SME Portfolios in Greece, Following Formal Announcement at Partner Launch Event

Westcon Brazil Achieves Spectacular Growth Rate in 2008, Eclipsing Other Regional Technology Companies
Brazil plays a Fundamental Role in Westcon Group’s Overall Growth Plan, According to Westcon Group CEO Dean Douglas

Westcon Group Announces Acquisition of Datastor, New Zealand-based Distributor
Acquisition Will Strengthen Westcon’s Offerings in Data Center, Virtualization and Storage Technologies, While Expanding Its Overall Presence in Asia-Pacific

Westcon Announces Secure Supply Chain Services for Resellers and Integrators Serving U.S. Public Sector
Trade Agreement Act Verification, Blind Supply Chain Delivery and Assistance with Unique Identification (UID) Compliance are Among Services Offered

Westcon Group Creates Comstor Worldwide, Establishing Dedicated Management Structure and Expanded Geographic Coverage in Key Regions
Comstor Worldwide, to be Led by Corbin and Pritchard, Provides Resellers with Increased Access to Inventory, Logistics and Financing 

Universal e-Business Solutions Partner with Westcon Group to Provide Simplified Infrastructure Sourcing and Network Support

Westcon Brasil Develops Exclusive Order Tracking Capability for Resellers

Westcon Group’s Laurie Usewicz Recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine as One of the Top 100 Women in the Channel

Westcon Brasil Introduces Financial Simulator for Resellers
Software Enables Automatic Calculation of Costs, Profits for Customer Projects

Sipera Systems and Westcon Deliver Comprehensive VoIP, Unified Communications Security Customized for Education, Healthcare, and Finance
Proactive Security Solutions Reduce Risk, Simplify Deployment of VoIP, Unified Communications

Westcon Group Appoints Bill Hurley as Chief Technology Officer as Company Pursues Distribution of Groundbreaking New Technology Solutions
Hurley Appointment Helps Drive Efficiency and Profitability for Westcon and its Customers during Economic and Technologically Challenging Times

Comstor Announces Significant Enhancements to its GSA Schedule, Adding Cisco TelePresence and Physical Security Solutions
Comstor Expects Robust Federal Buying Season, With Over 24,000 New Cisco Product Additions Available on its GSA Schedule 70

Comstor Launches OneNetwork, Providing Centralized Access to Its Vertical Market and to Advanced Technology Acceleration Programs for Cisco Resellers
OneNetwork Helps Resellers Increase Profitability in Network Infrastructure and Verticals Including Federal, Public Sector and Healthcare

Westcon Group Announces Cisco Smart Care Service Initiative, Helping Resellers Deliver Differentiated, Customized Service Offerings
U.S.-Based Program Enables Proactive End-to-End Assessments for Cisco Networks, Providing Resellers with Repeatable Revenue Opportunities

Westcon Security Europe Announces BlueTouch™ Certification for Resellers
Enterprise Level WAN Optimization and Web Security Appliances now Supported Through Blue Coat Systems’ Partner Program

Westcon Group Distributing Blue Coat Solutions throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean
Blue Coat Will Participate in Westcon’s ConvergencePoint and SecurityPoint programs, Which Bring Substantial Marketing, Sales and Training Resources to Resellers

Westcon Brasil Wins Cisco New Distributor of the Year Award and Distributor of the Year Brazil Award at Cisco Partner Summit

Westcon Group Signs Distribution Agreement with Microsoft to Deliver Next Generation Unified Communications and Virtualization Solutions to Resellers
Westcon Group Poised to Help Resellers Take Advantage of Microsoft Unified Communications Integration, S+S, and New Managed Services Opportunities

Westcon Launches SecurityPoint Program to Mexican Resellers
SecurityPoint Delivers Comprehensive Tools, Product Information and Selling Strategies to Help Resellers Succeed in Security Market

Nortel Recognises Westcon Convergence for Channel Excellence
Garwood and Sames Recognised at Nortel PartnerFocus Event in London

Extreme Networks Enhances its Distribution Capabilities in Italy by Expanding its Global Partnership with Westcon Group

Comstor France Recognized by Cisco as “Distributor of the Year, European Markets;” Also Wins “Distributor of the Year” for Third Consecutive Year
Comstor France Delivers Value to French Reseller Market via OneVoice, OneDefense Programs, Innovative Service Offerings

Westcon Germany Awarded Nortel “Distributor of the Year” for Second Consecutive Year
Westcon Recognized for Successfully Implementing Nortel Unified Communication Strategy and Increasing Strength of its ConvergencePoint Program

Verizon Business Teams With Westcon Group to Expand Single-Source Model for Global Network Support
Distribution Agreement Expands Reach to Global Enterprise Customers; Enhances Verizon’s Cost-Effective Procurement Model, Which Includes Simplified Contracting, Billing and Delivery

Westcon and Phybridge Sign North American Distribution Agreement
Phybridge Solutions Enable VARs to Quickly Establish VoIP Networks over Traditional Telephone Cabling

Westcon Group Introduces the First Global “Avaya Solutions Handbook”
Ultimate Desktop Reference Guide is Designed to Provide Avaya BusinessPartners with the Information They Need to Build Their Businesses

Westcon Group Opens Comstor Business in Czech Republic
Comstor Provides Full Suite of Cisco Oriented Solutions to Czech Market, Including OneNetwork Program Infrastructure

Westcon Group Appoints Gahn Lane to Lead Dedicated Service Provider Channel Offering in the Americas
Westcon Presents Compelling Set of Global and Logistics Offerings to Service Providers, Helping Them Drive New Revenue Opportunities and Minimize Expense

Westcon Shows Resellers Where the Money is with “New Start America” Public Sector Initiative
Distributor Helps Resellers Develop Targeted Opportunities in State and Local Government, Education, and Federal Government Market Segments

Comstor and AeroScout Package Easy to Deploy Wi-Fi-based 
Temperature Monitoring Solution for Cisco Worldwide Channels
Offering Builds on the Success of AeroScout’s Temperature Monitoring Solution Used by Healthcare Organizations over Their Cisco Unified Wireless Networks

Westcon Group Promotes Wendy O’Keeffe to Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific
Veteran of Westcon Group Australia and New Zealand to Drive Company’s Regional Growth Activities as It Scales Offerings to Broader Asia-Pacific Customer Base

Westcon Group Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Cisco to Streamline Global Transactions for Channel Partners
Global Agreement Simplifies Cross-Border Transactions and Increases Access to Emerging Markets

Andy Banks Named Vice President of Westcon’s Comstor Business Unit
Manufacturer and Reseller Sales Veteran Will Drive Initiatives Centered on Increasing Westcon’s Cisco Market Share in North America

Westcon Group Releases Second Global Edition of Network Convergence Solutions Handbook, Including Latest Version of Nortel Guide
Invaluable Reference Guide, Available in Hard Copy and eBook, Helps Resellers Quickly Access Product and Positioning Information

Westcon Mexico to Distribute Fortinet Security Solutions
Fortinet will Participate in the Upcoming Launch of Westcon Mexico’s SecurityPoint Program

Westcon Brasil Opens New Distribution Center, Increasing Logistics Capacity
New Investment Supports Regional Business Growth, Enabling Additional Services

Westcon Group Names Dean Douglas President and CEO; Tom Dolan Appointed to Chairman of the Board
Douglas Says Westcon Will Increase its Global Growth Initiatives and Services Offerings

Westcon’s Avaya Accelerate Programme Helps Resellers to Develop Mid-market Unified Communications Expertise

Comstor UK to Deliver HP ProCurve Solutions to Enterprise-Oriented Resellers

Westcon Group’s “Out of the Box Partnering” Brings Value to Resellers’ Strategic Business Operations
Value Added Distributor Helps Resellers with HR, Finance, Marketing and Business Strategy Considerations

Westcon Convergence to Distribute AdvaTel’s PhoneEasy IP Console and Desktop Solutions for Nortel BCM and SCS500 Platforms
Training Already Underway for Innovative Unified Communications Applications via Westcon’s ConvergencePoint Program

Westcon Group Signs Agreement with RedSky Technologies to Deliver E911 Solutions for Enterprise-Focused Resellers
State-Required Emergency Access Technologies Present Opportunity for Convergence-Oriented Resellers; RedSky to Participate in ConvergencePoint Program

Westcon Security Europe Recognized as a Leading Juniper Networks Authorized Education Center under the “Corporate Category” in EMEA for 2006-2008

Westcon is Chosen as Avaya’s Distributor for the Italian Enterprise Market
Avaya Enhances its Distribution Capabilities in Italy by Expanding its Global Partnership with Westcon Group

Crossbeam and Westcon Group Deliver Next Generation Security Solutions to Brazilian Reseller Channel
Crossbeam to Participate in Westcon’s SecurityPoint Program

Westcon Group North America Announces Key Promotions as Part of Partner Engagement Strategy
Sbarra, Nicoletti and Roux to Lead Technology-Focused Product Teams, Helping Deliver Robust Value to Customers During Tough Economic Times

Westcon Group Announces European Operational Changes for 2009, Including New Financial Director
Westcon Veteran Richard Hodgetts Promoted to European Financial Director, Barry Shakespeare Resigns as EVP

Westcon Security to Distribute Crossbeam’s Next Generation Security Solutions to UK Reseller Channel
Crossbeam to Participate in Westcon’s SecurityPoint Program

Linksys Added to Comstor UK Portfolio as part of Cisco SMB Solution
Linksys Connected Office Now Part of OneVoice Program in United Kingdom

Westcon Hosts “Key Requirements for Capturing Federal Business in 2009”
In-Depth Analysis of Federal Market Conditions, Expectations and Key Requirements to be Discussed in Upcoming Webinar Presentation

Avaya Names Voda One as the 2008 Distributor of the Year for North America
XETA Technologies, Daycom Systems receive Avaya BusinessPartner of the Year awards

Westcon and Nortel Help Resellers Realize Opportunities in the Healthcare Market by Delivering Advanced VoIP and Mobility Solutions
Westcon’s MobilityPoint Program Delivers Targeted Solutions as Healthcare Institutions Struggle with Aging Infrastructures and Increasing Patient Populations

Westcon Group’s Latest Cisco Solutions Handbook Provides Ultimate Desk Reference for Cisco-Oriented Resellers
Desktop and Online Versions Include Quick Reference Guide to Cisco Products

IT Manufacturers Can Reduce Total Costs Through Distribution, According To Study
Independent Research Shows Two-Tier Distributors as Most Efficient B2B Solution-Selling Channel

Westcon Group is Chosen as Avaya’s EMEA Distributor of the Year for Fifth Consecutive Year
Westcon Convergence Recognised for Developing International Business to Channel through its ConvergencePoint Program

Comstor Training Awarded Cisco Learning Solutions Partner Status
Established Cisco Training Centre Reaches Highest Partner Level

Westcon Group to Distribute Corporate Search Solution in Brazil
Westcon to Distribute Google Search Appliance, Enabling Companies to Leverage Google Search Engine within Internal Networks

Westcon Helps Resellers Provide Solutions for the Mobile Workforce
MobilityPoint Program Provides New Revenue Opportunities for VARs Serving Growing Mobile Worker Segment  

Westcon offers Cisco Smart Care to Europe
Westcon will offer Cisco Smart Care Service to the European reseller market

Westcon Group North America Creates Emerging Partner Credit Program
Personalized Program Enables Qualified Westcon Group Resellers to Access Credit Lines of $10,000 or More

Westcon Convergence Launches “withWestcon” Tool to UK Resellers, Simplifying and Accelerating Onboarding Process
Interactive Tool, Available Through ConvergencePoint Programme, Reduces Onboarding Costs and Shortens Time to Revenue

Westcon Group Launches Industry’s First Online, Multi-Vendor Configurator of Open Source IP/PBX Solutions
Innovative Tool Can Dramatically Shorten Quotation and Pre-Sales Process for Resellers of Digium’s Asterisk-based Open Source Solutions

Westcon Group is Named QuesCom Partner of the Year
Distributor Cited for Outstanding Solutions Programs, Logistics and Business Development Initiatives

Westcon and Avaya Help Resellers Target Mid-market Opportunities in IP Telephony
Westcon’s Onboarding and Financing Capabilities Help Smaller Resellers Deliver Big Results in Mid-Market

Comstor Increases Partner Revenue with Mentor Programme
New Engagement Initiative for SMB Partners Delivers Early Success

Ascom Joins Westcon Group’s MobilityPoint Program, Providing Resellers with More High Margin Opportunities When Selling Wireless Solutions
Westcon Introduces Ascom’s 802.11b/g-based VoWiFi Solutions, Including Handsets and VoIP Gateways, to its Reseller Community

Westcon’s OneVoice and OneDefense Programs Launched in Brazil
Resellers in Brazil Now Have Access to Award Winning Programs from Westcon, Cisco’s “Global Distributor of the Year” and “Multi-Theatre Partner of the Year”

Westcon Group Names Dean Douglas as Chief Operating Officer

Westcon Group Extends its Relationship with IronPort to Include Brazil, Strengthening its Overall Security Offering
Partnership Provides Brazilian Resellers with Email and Web Security Solutions, in Combination with Westcon’s OneVoice and OneDefense Solution Programs

Westcon Group Announces Distribution Agreement with Secure Computing in Latin America
Westcon Group Will Provide World-Class Enterprise Gateway Security Solutions, Expanding its Offering to Channel Partners throughout Latin America

Westcon Announces Global “Network Security Handbook,” Comprehensive Desktop Resource for Resellers Selling Security Solutions
Unique Reference Guide Includes Insight on How to Become More Profitable in the Security Market through Programs like SecurityPoint and OneDefense

Nortel Awards “Best Distributor Salesperson” to James Turner, Westcon Convergence
Turner Recognized at Nortel PartnerFocus Event in London

Westcon Group Announces “Westcon Academy—Technology Fundamentals,” Bringing Modular Technology Training to Channel Partners
Distributor Provides Simple Resource for Customers to Acquire Fundamental Knowledge in Convergence, Security, Unified Communications and Other Areas

Westcon Group Selects AudioCodes for CollaborationPoint OpenSource and ConvergencePoint Programs
Westcon Combines AudioCodes Media Gateway Products With Nortel, Avaya, Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Popular Digium/Asterisk Open Source IP-PBX to Deliver IP Communications Solutions

Westcon Group Europe and AirMagnet Sign Distribution Agreement
Addition of Wireless Survey, Management, Monitoring and Compliance Tools Accelerates Deployment of Enterprise Class Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructures

Westcon Convergence Wins UK Tender to Distribute Nortel’s SMB Unified Communications portfolio, SCS500

Comstor Europe Picks up Cisco’s “European Distributor of the Year” Award, Along with Five Country Awards and Five Geography Awards
Comstor Spain Wins “European Distributor of the Year,” Comstor UK Wins “Distributor of the Year” for Fifth Consecutive Year

Cisco Recognizes Westcon Group with “Global Distributor of the Year” and “Multi-Theatre Partner of the Year” Awards
Cisco Cites Innovative Programs such as OneDefense and OneVoice and Leadership in Developing the SMB Market as Key Reasons for Nominating Westcon Group

Westcon and iHub Bring Hosted IP Services to Reseller Community
4SureConnections Solution Enables Westcon Resellers to Extend Offerings and Benefit from Annuity Revenues

Westcon Group Introduces Powerful SMB Onboarding Tool for North American Resellers Seeking Manufacturer Certification
Innovative Tool Automates Onboarding Process, Making it Faster and Easier for VARs to Become Certified on Groundbreaking SMB Solutions, Including Nortel BCM Line

Westcon Group Announces Distribution Agreement with Cisco in Brazil

Westcon Group Delivers Open Source-Based Communications to Reseller Community through CollaborationPoint OpenSource Program
New Program Combines Innovative Digium/Asterisk-Oriented Products with Services and Tools, Helping VARs Deliver Economical, Business-Class Open Source Solutions

Digium and Westcon Group Partner to Bring Value-Driven VoIP (SIP) Communications Solutions to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Digium helps Westcon resellers capture open source opportunities and deliver turnkey IP-PBX solutions

Westcon Group Announces New Credit Facility In Europe of €45 Million
Three-Year Committed Invoice Financing Facility Provides Additional Liquidity to European Growth Strategy

Comstor Earns Top Cisco UK Distribution Partner Award for Fifth Consecutive Year
Unique Market Development Programmes, Unrivalled Local Support Resources Continue to Make the Difference for Comstor Customers

Westcon Germany Awarded Nortel Distributor of the Year
Distributor’s ConvergencePoint Program Highlighted as Differentiating Factor in Helping Resellers Achieve Greater Success

Westcon Group Extends Relationship with Juniper Networks in Canada, Targeting Enterprise Markets in Both Convergence and Security
Westcon Canada Resellers Now Have Access to Juniper’s High-Performance Networking Solutions, Strengthening Offering to Enterprise

Westcon Group Awarded Secure Computing “North American Distributor of the Year”
Specialty Distributor Recognized for Innovative Programs, Sales Performance

Westcon Group Launches MobilityPoint, Enabling Resellers to Capture Mobility Opportunities
With the Mobility Market Expected to Rise by 15% in 2008, MobilityPoint Delivers a Focused Four-Pillar Strategy to Help Resellers Drive End-User Opportunities

Westcon to Sponsor Nortel CALA Partner Kick Off 2008
Westcon to Inform Latin American Channel About its ConvergencePoint Solutions Program During Reseller Event

Westcon Group Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Easynet
Westcon Convergence to Deliver Convergence-Oriented Network Services toU.K. Based Resellers Focused on Enterprise and Mid-Markets

Polycom Signs U.K. Distribution Agreement With Westcon Group
Polycom to Leverage Westcon Group’s Expertise in Unified Communications, Convergence and Video Conferencing

Westcon Group Introduces World-Class Security Solutions to Italian Reseller Market through Westcon Security
Westcon Security Brings Experience, Resources and Program Infrastructure to Help Italian Resellers Become More Profitable in Growing Security Market

Westcon Group Extends Relationship with Juniper Networks, Targets Enterprise Markets in Both Convergence and Security
Westcon Convergence and Noxs Now Have Access to Juniper’s High-Performance Networking Solutions, Strengthening Offering to Enterprise

Westcon Group Introduces CollaborationPoint to North American Resellers, Offering 90-Day Interest Free Financing to New Qualified Registrants through February
Westcon Group Builds on Strength of Polycom Portfolio to Create Single Source for Customers Seeking Advanced VoIP and Video Conferencing Solutions

Westcon Group North America Offers 90 Day, Interest Free Financing to Qualified Resellers for Purchases of Nortel Equipment

Comstor’s OneVoice and OneDefense Programmes Launched in Turkey to Reseller Acclaim
Cisco Resellers Across Turkey Can Now Access Comstor’s Internationally Renowned Programmes and Tools through Neteks Joint Venture

Westcon Group’s Noxs Division and Networks First Partner to Help Resellers Pursue Expanded Opportunities in Security
Partnership Brings New Support Services and Enhanced Quality to Resellers

Westcon Group Signs Distribution Agreement with Cisco
Westcon Group to Offer Cisco’s Advanced Technology Solutions in Combination with its Award-Winning Programs and Over Two Decades of Experience in Canada

Harry De Smedt Leaving Westcon Group After Successful Transition of Security Distribution Business
Executive’s Departure Signals Completion of Integration of NOXS into Westcon Group

De Lage Landen Financial Services and Westcon Group North America Partner on Financing Program, Providing 60-Day, Interest Free Terms to Resellers
Westcon Group North America Continues to Build its Financial Services Practice to Deliver Flexible Financing Terms for Customers

Westcon Group Adds New Features to its Solutions Programs, Helping Resellers Generate Profit and Build Long-Term Success
Next Generation of Program Infrastructure Integrates Advanced Capabilities such as Social Media Support, Single Sign-On, Easier Access to eCommerce, Other Enhancements

Westcon Group to Distribute Polycom's Collaboration and Videoconferencing Solutions to Canadian Resellers
Westcon Leverages U.S. Presence and Canadian In-Country Resources to Support Resellers as they Expand and Enhance VoIP and Video Solution Capabilities

Avaya Recognises Westcon Convergence as EMEA Distributor of the Year
Westcon Convergence Demonstrates Excellence and Outstanding Performance in Delivering Networking Solutions for Enterprises and Small Businesses

Westcon Convergence’s Unified Communications Training Helps Resellers Scale VoIP Networks to Meet New Business Challenges
Targeted Training from Westcon Helps Resellers Increase Sales of Nortel Business Communication Manager by as Much as 246%

The All-Wireless Workplace Is Now Open For Business Says Aruba and Westcon Group
Westcon Group Presents Aruba’s New 802.11n Solution With The New York Launch Of A New Seminar Series

Westcon Group Announces Availability of Fourth Global Edition of Comstor Network Solutions Handbook
Ultimate Desktop Reference Guide to Advanced Technology Solutions Includes the Cisco Products Quick Reference Guide

Westcon Group’s Marcelo Schnettler to Present at Microsoft SOA & Business Practice Conference
Westcon’s Director of eBusiness will Speak about Benefits of Service-Oriented Architecture as well as Resource Allocation and Project Planning

Westcon Group Marks 10th Anniversary of its E-Rate Express Program with Training Event Featuring Top Program Administrator
Having Helped Hundreds of Resellers Sell over $1 Billion to Schools Since it Began ‘SmarterEdge,’ Westcon Helps Education-Oriented VARs Develop Strategies For the Future

AVST and Westcon Group Announce Distribution Relationship
AVST to Participate in OneVoice and ConvergencePoint programs, Strengthening Westcon Group’s SMB-Focused Unified Communications Portfolio

Voda One and Avaya Financial Services Team Up to Deliver Enhanced Advanced Funding Program for Resellers
Advanced Funding Program is one of the Many Financial Solutions Westcon Group North America Offers to its Avaya-Oriented Reseller Customers

Voda One Launches Multi-City Training to Educate Resellers on VoIP Solutions for the SMB Market
“Coffee Club” Morning Sessions to Feature Demos and Sales Strategies Related to Avaya Quick Edition

Westcon Group Announces Acquisition to Claim Specialty Networking Distribution Leadership in Caribbean, Central and South America
Acquisition of Assets of Cernet of America and its Related Mexican Company, Cernet Tecnologia en Telecomunicaciones, Enables Westcon Group to Rapidly Expand in Key Emerging Markets

Westcon Group’s Global Procurement Initiative Projects International Presence for Resellers with over 10,000 Multi-National Orders
Westcon Group’s Comstor and Voda One Business Practices Help Resellers Access International Markets, Providing Unmatched Logistics and One-Stop Project Management

Clive Hailstone joins Comstor as Sales Director UK and Ireland

Verint Systems and Westcon Group Sign Distribution Agreement
Distributor Extends Convergence Portfolio, Making Robust Mid-Market Call Recording Solution More Widely Available Across Global VAR Community

Westcon Group Evolves Solution Program from VoicePoint to ConvergencePoint
Re-Branding of Program Represents the Next Stage in Evolution of Convergence Market

Westcon Group Increases Aggregate Credit Facilities in North America and Europe
Financings Provide Significant Liquidity to Facilitate Westcon Group’s Growth Strategy

Comstor Adds IronPort Systems to its Linecard in Singapore and Malaysia

Westcon Group Signs Agreement to Distribute Wireless IP Phones from Hitachi Cable
Wireless SIP-Based Phones Now Available through Voda One Business Practice in U.S., with Comstor and Westcon to Follow

Westcon Group Enters Turkey by Joint Venture with Index Group Subsidiary, Netex
Arrangement Provides Turkish Resellers with Access to World-Class Portfolio and Solutions Programs, Significantly Increasing Vendors’ Reach in Fast-Emerging Market

Westcon Group Acquires Assets of ReView Video, Chicago-Based Distributor of IP-Video and Audio Conferencing Equipment
Acquisition Positions Westcon as One of Polycom’s Largest Global Distributors and Enhances Westcon’s Ability to Deliver IP-Based Collaboration Tools

Westcon Group Launches IP Office Configurator at Voda One
Online Tool Enables Voda One Resellers to Build Multivendor Solutions Faster and More Efficiently

Westcon Group Earns “Distributor of the Year” Awards from QuesCom and Juniper Networks
Distributor’s European Security and Mobility Practices Are Recognized by Best in Class Vendor Partners

Westcon Group Is Recognised as Comms Business ‘Distributor of the Year’
Channel Publication Also Awards Westcon’s Gillian Earle ‘Channel Sales Person of the Year’

Westcon Group Sweeps MicroScope Awards for Channel Excellence (ACEs), Earning “Specialist Distributo
Coveted Channel Award Recognizes Westcon Group as “Making It Easy for Resellers to Learn, Sell and Market Their Offerings” in Convergence

Westcon Group North America’s Financial Services Nets Resellers Over $80,000,000 in Additional Credi
Finance Team’s Increased Emphasis On Business Development, Customer Service and Customer Growth Results in Enhanced Business Relationships and More Loyal Customers

Westcon Group Launches New Corporate Identity and Web Site Infrastructure, Building on its Solutions
New Branding Unifies Multi-National Corporate Entities, Emphasizing Technology and Solutions Focus

Westcon Group’s Voda One Practice Launches Fast Track Training Series on Avaya Intelligent Communica
Two-Day Training Course Focuses on Avaya MultiVantage Express and Avaya IP Office

Aruba Networks and Westcon Group Partner to Deliver Secure Mobility Solutions for Converged Data, Vo
Under New Distribution Agreement Westcon Group Will Market the Entire Aruba Product Line Throughout the Americas and EMEA

Westcon Group Closes Acquisition of Crane, UK-Based Distributor of Voice, Data and Converged Communi
Datatec’s Acquisition of Crane’s Operations in UK, Benelux and France Increases Westcon Group’s Strength and Focus in Convergence

Westcon Helps Small Disadvantaged Businesses Access $14 Billion Federal Opportunity via ConvergenceP
Specialty Distributor Provides Expertise, Financing and Training to Help SDBs Access Government Set-Aside Funds

Comstor Announces ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Westcon Group and Firetide Expand Agreement to Deliver Competitive Wireless Mesh Solutions for VARs
Firetide’s Mesh Complements Westcon Group’s Convergence and Security Solutions for Building Out Wi-Fi, VoIP, Video Surveillance and Mobile Networks

Westcon Group Closes Acquisition of NOXS
Acquisition Gives Westcon Group a Leading Position in Network Security Market in Europe