Bangkok--Apr 21--Pr Plus Two
American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC), a leading global provider of end-to-end infrastructure availability solutions, received worldwide recognition for its products, programs and business excellence during the first quarter 2005. “We won more than 100 awards in 2004, and are delighted to start 2005 on such a positive note relative to industry recognition,” said Aaron L. Davis, APC’s vice president of marketing communications. “The acknowledgment APC received reflects the global team’s commitment to excellence across product categories, sales channels and geographies. Whether the customer is configuring a new server room or protecting their investment in home electronics, APC’s products and programs stand out as preferred solutions worldwide.” APC’s global business excellence received noteworthy recognition in the first quarter. For the seventh year in a row, APC was named to the Forbes “Platinum 400,” its list of the “Best Big Companies in America.” Brazilian publication Revista Top Business awarded APC its “Top Business Excellence” honor, presented to companies with outstanding product and service performance. To round out the list, APC’s Russian country general manager, Maxim Ivanov, received the “Person of the Year for 2004” award.
Sponsored by RosBusinessConsulting (RBC), this award is the result of in-depth interviews with a jury of national representatives in Russia. The national award recognizes remarkable individuals for their contribution to business development. Ivanov was rewarded for his leadership and APC’s strong market presence in Russia. APC’s long-standing commitment to the IT channel continued to differentiate the company. During the first quarter, APC was a CRN “Channel Champion” in the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) category for the 12th consecutive year. The CRN Channel Champions study measures overall business and technology integrator perceptions of vendor products and services. The survey is the largest and broadest-based technology integrator market study in the industry. The result is a premier resource used by business and technology integrators throughout the industry to evaluate vendors and their programs.
Additionally, for the second straight year, VARBusiness magazine named APC one of North America’s top information-technology (IT) vendors. The recognition highlights the breadth and depth of APC’s channel-partner programs for solution providers that sell APC products to end users. APC received a “Five-Star Rating,” acknowledging the robust features of its programs for IT integrators, resellers and consultants. Additional channel recognition came from India where DataQuest magazine presented APC with the “Channel Choice” award for Best UPS. For server room applications, APC’s InfraStruXure found acclaim in Kenya, as Comesa Insight magazine’s “Best Solution for Server Room Expansion.” In South Africa, ComputerWeek Strategist named APC the “Best of Breed” in the UPS category for 2005. And, in the U.S., APC received twice as many votes as the closest competitor in becoming Plant Services magazine’s “Readers’ Choice” in the UPS category for 2005. To identify Readers’ Choice recipients, Plant Services magazine asked its readers to identify the best brands and products they rely on to give the best combination of performance, durability, low maintenance and reasonable cost. During the first quarter, APC’s mobile accessories continued to gain the attention of global publications. PC Magazine (Middle and Near East region) gave APC’s TravelPower Case a “Product of the Year” and “PC Recommended” award. In Peru, APC won several awards from IT Users magazine.
The APC TravelPower Case Backpack model was the magazine’s “Editor’s Choice” and APC’s Biometric Password Manager received the “Top IT” award. APC’s Biometric Password Manager also found success in Spain, where PC Plus named it a “Recommended” product. APC’s newly launched products for audio visual equipment also have caught the attention of the industry. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association, APC’s innovative new Power Conditioner with Battery Backup, the AV S15, was a “2005 CES Design & Innovation Showcase Honoree.”* To learn more about all of APC’s award-winning products, visit www.apc.com or call 800-877-4080. About American Power ConversionFounded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end infrastructure availability solutions. APC’s comprehensive products and services for home and corporate environments improve the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. Headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, APC reported sales of $1.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2003, and is a Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Company. All trademarks are the property of their owners. About CRNCRN provides Solution Providers and Technology Integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company’s sales. As an advocate for and voice of the Channel, Solution Providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With more than 20 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for 117,000 channel professionals. CRN can be found on the Web at www.crn.com. About VARBusiness MagazineFor the past 17 years, VARBusiness has delivered access to the Solution Provider and Integrator community. VARBusiness provides strategic business insight and technology direction for Solution Providers through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these business and technology integrators to make strategic decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design, including the 2003 Gold Eddie award as best BtoB Computing Publication. For additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, please visit our Web site at www.varbusiness.com About CMP Media LLCCMP Media LLC (http://www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing
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