Meridian IT Inc. Wins 2013 IBM Power Systems Sales Excellence Award

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Dec. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- Meridian IT Inc., a Meridian Group International company and IBM Premier Business Partner, was named winner of the Inaugural Power Systems Specialty Business Partner Sales Excellence Award for the US West region. “Earning this top award represents Meridian IT’s continued innovation and investment in technical expertise,” stated Kerry McGrain, Director IBM Power Systems, Meridian IT Inc. “We are honored to be one of only three IBM Business Partners to earn this prestigious award.”

The award recognizes one Business Partner from each North America sales region. Criteria include a significant commitment to Power Systems, substantial revenue growth during the last 12 months, and an investment in the technical skills required to deliver world-class IT solutions on Power Systems. As a result, each award winner achieved Business Partner Technical Vitality scores that were in the top 25% for all Power Systems Specialty Authorized Business Partners.

“Meridian IT’s successful teaming with IBM, and success in working with clients as a Power representative, set their firm apart,” said Bo Gebbie, Business Unit Executive, NA Power Systems Sales. “Meridian IT has demonstrated its ability to sell the value of the IBM Power Systems solutions to our clients.”

Winners were announced at Enterprise2013, the premier industry event focused on cloud, data, and security. The award was presented to Meridian IT by Brett Flory and Mark Hennessey of IBM. In attendance from Meridian IT were Rob McNelly, Elson Tan, Eric Hopkins, Josh Sargent, Pacelli Pujals, and Kerry McGrain, who accepted the award. “Meridian IT remains focused on providing our customers with solutions and services that address pressing business issues, as well as future performance goals,” concluded McGrain.

About Meridian IT Inc.

With a focus on helping businesses transform their world, Meridian IT designs and implements solutions utilizing traditional and emerging technologies to meet company-specific business objectives. Meridian IT is part of Meridian Group International (MGI), a collection of companies with a foundation in lease financing, technology, and customer satisfaction. www.meridianitinc.com

About Meridian Group International (MGI)

By building upon the strengths of each company, MGI guides customers along the path to peak business performance. We leverage a wide portfolio of IT offerings and a world-class team of experts to help businesses optimize the strategic value of their IT investments. Since 1979, MGI has experienced continuous profitability and growth through our locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Singapore. Our companies include: Meridian Leasing, Meridian IT Limited, MAC Source, Meridian IT Inc., Concat, Meridian IT Australia, and Meridian IT Singapore. Discover more at:

www.onlinemeridian.com