Connection Achieves Full Suite of Microsoft Security Specializations
MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN), a leading information technology solutions provider to business, government, healthcare, and education markets, is pleased to announce that it has achieved Microsoft Security Specializations for proficiency in all four solution areas: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Information and Protection Governance, and Threat Protection.
Connection's attainment of all four Microsoft Security specializations is a testament to Connection's deep expertise and ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive, end-to-end protection against evolving cyber threats.
Microsoft Specializations are awarded based on the demonstrated ability to successfully deliver solutions built on Microsoft technology. Results are measured by performance, skilling, and customer success. Connection achieving all four Microsoft Security Specializations showcases the Company's ability to provide comprehensive security solutions that are aligned to Microsoft Cloud and help customers achieve their business goals.
Dave Hall, General Manager, Technology Solutions and Services at Connection said, 'Attaining all four Microsoft Security Specializations reflects the significant investment Connection has made in our technical expertise, resources, and solution-building capabilities—and our commitment to helping customers integrate advanced security into every layer of their organizations. Combined with the team's customer-centric focus and deep portfolio of Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, this achievement enables our Technology Solutions and Services organization to deliver ingenuity, unparalleled support, and exceptional value at a time when the threat landscape demands it. Connection will continue to align with trusted partners and invest in our capabilities to help customers build innovative, effective security strategies to protect their users, devices, and critical data.'
Tony Surma, CTO, Microsoft Americas Global Partner Solutions said, 'Connection's attainment of all four Microsoft Security specializations is a testament to Connection's deep expertise and ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive, end-to-end protection against evolving cyber threats. This accomplishment reinforces Connection's position as a leading Microsoft Security partner and highlights our shared commitment to prioritize cybersecurity for every person and organization on the planet.'
Connection is an AI Cloud Microsoft Solutions Partner with the following Microsoft Designations, Specializations, Expert Programs, and Capabilities:
Designations
Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure)
Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure)
Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure)
Solutions Partner for Modern Work
Solutions Partner for Security
Solutions Partner for Business Applications
Specializations
Cloud Security
Identity and Access Management
Information Protection and Governance
Threat Protection
Adoption and Change Management
Modernize Endpoints
Teamwork Deployment
Expert Programs
Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP)
Capabilities
Microsoft Direct Cloud Services Partner
Microsoft FastTrack Ready Partner
Microsoft Marketplace Co-Sell Ready
Microsoft Multi-Party Private Offer Selling Partner
Microsoft Authorized Surface Provider
Microsoft Authorized Education Partner
Microsoft Delivery Service Partner
Microsoft Open Value, Charity, and Academic Volume Licensing Programs with Service and Support for Microsoft Enterprise Agreements and Microsoft Products and Services Agreement
About Connection
PC Connection, Inc. and its subsidiaries, dba Connection, (www.connection.com; NASDAQ: CNXN) is a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Merrimack, NH. With offices throughout the United States, Connection delivers custom-configured computer systems overnight from its ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at its distribution center in Wilmington, OH. In addition, the Company has over 2,500 technical certifications to ensure that it can solve the most complex issues of its customers. Connection also services international customers through its GlobalServe subsidiary, a global IT procurement and service management company. Investors and media can find more information about Connection at http://ir.connection.com.
Connection Business Solutions (800.800.5555) is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services serving primarily the small-and medium-sized business sector. It offers more than 460,000 brand-name products through its staff of technically trained sales account managers, publications, and its website at www.connection.com.
Connection Enterprise Solutions (561.237.3300), www.connection.com/enterprise, provides corporate technology buyers with best-in-class IT solutions, in-depth IT supply-chain expertise, and real-time access to over 460,000 products and 1,600 vendors through MarkITplace ®, a proprietary next-generation, cloud-based supply chain solution. The team's engineers, software licensing specialists, and subject matter experts help reduce the cost and complexity of buying hardware, software, and services throughout the entire IT lifecycle.
Connection Public Sector Solutions (800.800.0019), is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies and educational institutions through specialized account managers, publications, and online at www.connection.com/publicsector.
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