CDW Recognized as 2011 Microsoft Volume Licensing Partner of the Year

National solutions provider also named a finalist for Online Services, Unified Communications and Desktop Partner of the Year

VERNON HILLS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDW LLC, a leading provider of technology products and services to business, government, education and healthcare, today announced it is a Microsoft Partner Awards winner as Volume Licensing Partner of the Year. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

“CDW is very honored to be Volume Licensing Partner of the Year, making this the second year in a row that Microsoft has recognized CDW with their highest profile award for Large Account Resellers”

“CDW is very honored to be Volume Licensing Partner of the Year, making this the second year in a row that Microsoft has recognized CDW with their highest profile award for Large Account Resellers,” said Thomas E. Richards, CDW president and chief operating officer. “Our selection as a finalist in the categories of online services, unified communications and desktops is also gratifying, because it means that Microsoft has honored each of CDW’s Microsoft service practices over the past two years. This speaks to excellence in the diversity of solutions that we provide to customers nationwide.”

Awards were presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 3,000 entrants worldwide. The Volume Licensing Partner of the Year Award honors partners who consistently seek to innovate with their volume licensing solutions and services and provide ongoing attention to customer service excellence. This award recognizes that CDW is dedicated to helping customers maximize the value of their investment through licensing management activities. It also honors CDW for providing the most trained and qualified staff (Microsoft Certified Professionals for Licensing) to execute the services and marketing strategies that increase volume licensing revenue and annuity. CDW’s leadership position on Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, Select Plus agreements and Open Agreements demonstrates the company’s ability to serve a wide variety of customers effectively.

“Microsoft is pleased to acknowledge CDW as Volume Licensing Partner of the Year. CDW’s ongoing support and relationship management programs demonstrate the company’s high level of commitment to customer satisfaction,” said Joe Matz, corporate vice president of Worldwide Licensing and Pricing at Microsoft. “Driven by an exceptional staff of Volume Licensing customer service professionals, CDW’s engagement with the marketplace has benefited both sales and renewal rates of Microsoft products and investment value for customers.”

The Microsoft Partner Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year.

About CDW

CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education and healthcare. Ranked No. 38 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies, CDW features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solution architects offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include software, network communications, notebooks/mobile devices, data storage, video monitors, desktops, printers and solutions such as virtualization, collaboration, security, mobility, data center optimization and cloud computing. CDW was founded in 1984 and employs more than 6,300 coworkers. In 2010, the company generated sales of $8.8 billion. For more information, visit CDW.com.