President of Bradenton-Based IT Firm Named To SMB 150 List

BRADENTON, Fla. - March 26, 2013 - PRLog -- United Systems, a Bradenton-based IT firm, has recently announced that David Spire, president and CEO, has been named to the SMB 150 Channel Influencers List. In collaboration between SMB Nation and SMB Technology Network, The SMB 150 serves as the SMB technology channel's annual list of its 150 most influential members.

"I'm honored to be in the company of such well-respected professionals," said Spire. "It has been a rewarding experience to see United Systems grow to be what it is today, and I’m thankful to my colleagues, partners, clients and the channel community for recognizing our success.”

Spire joins a group of esteemed colleagues who were chosen during a two-phase voting process. Following a community vote, a panel of industry experts consisting of Harry Brelsford, (SMB Nation); Karl Palachuk, (Great Little Book Publishing Co., Inc.); Josh Peterson, (MSP Score); Dave Seibert, (IT Innovators); and Dan Wensley, (Level Platforms), evaluated each nominee based on a pre-established rubric. The community vote accounted for 40% of each nominee's overall rating, with the expert panel's decision contributing the remaining 60%.

"I encourage everyone in the SMB channel community to join with me in recognizing and celebrating the winners of this year’s SMB 150," said Harry Brelsford, Founder and Chairman, SMB Nation. "Each individual whose name appears on this esteemed list has strived to ensure that our SMB community is one that will continue to thrive and succeed."

About United Systems Computer Group

Based out of Bradenton, Florida, United Systems provides effective and proven technology solutions for businesses in areas of managed services, IT consulting and cloud solutions. With a team of fully certified professionals, the company is dedicated to helping small to medium-sized businesses adopt technology to solve business challenges. A Manatee Chamber of Commerce 2011 Small Business of the Year award recipient, United Systems has been highlighted for their unique formula of not just fixing IT problems, but rather encouraging their clients to use technology to grow their business. For more information, visit www.uscomputergroup.com.

About SMB Nation

SMB Nation is a media integration and events community, targeted at the small and medium business (SMB) channel partner/reseller/consulting/VAR community. SMB Nation spreads the knowledge of SMB technology trends through its conferences, books, print magazine, online services, and worldwide seminars and workshops. As an active participant in the technology community, SMB Nation has a long history of enthusiastic advocacy and evangelism. The SMB Nation tribe exceeds 54,000 followers worldwide. For more information, visit: www.SMBNation.com, www.CloudNation.co or www.Telephonation.com.

About SMBTN

The SMB Technology Network (SMBTN) has its roots in partner groups focused on IT solutions & services for the SMB (Small Medium Business) space. Their focus includes Windows platforms including SBS (Small Business Server). In 2005 they combined a series of independent IT Professional groups in Southern California and around the U.S. into a single umbrella group, consolidated as SMBTN. The SMBTN group continues to expand into new regions, chapters and members across the U.S. For more information, visit www.smbtn.org.