Gail Wilson Recognized Among Top 25 IT Industry Leaders in Canada

Online, August 30, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Toronto, Canada - Gail Wilson, founder and president of Toronto-area GWA Business Solutions, Inc. (www.GWAbiz.com) was selected as an honouree by leading information technology business magazine and website Computer Dealer News (CDN) in their first annual Women in the IT Channel Recognition Luncheon. Held August 16 at Toronto's exclusive Boulevard Club, the event celebrated the achievements of the 25 most successful and influential women in the Canadian technology channel.

A recent issue of CDN includes the feature story "Women in IT," describing their ascent in a traditionally male profession. The magazine recognized Wilson for her professional accomplishments and their positive impact on the Canadian IT channel partner community and the technology industry as a whole.

An industry leader, Gail Wilson has been on the cutting edge of technology for 28 years. She has seen the computer shrink from the size of a small room to eventually fit in the palm of her hand. While Gail has a strong relationship with Sage and supports their products, Gail is now in demand as an expert consulting on the selection, development and implementation of complex business systems. Gail's philosophy is that simpler is usually better and that finding the solution that fits is most important.

Gail notes that achieving personal success in the IT industry requires the right combination of talent, persistence, and attitude. "You really have to enjoy the work you do and then passionately apply talent and ability in your field. It's nice to be honoured this way, especially since I'm doing something I really love and working hard every day to help our customers succeed."

Glenda Ruhl, CRM Consultant at GWA Business Solutions and long-time colleague, says Wilson provides a different kind of role model for women entering the IT field. "It's no secret that the majority of tech-oriented businesses are run by men, but the personal characteristics that lead to success are gender-neutral. If you're a woman, you'll find that you can achieve great results by thinking of yourself as someone working in IT who also happens to be female. The success of GWA Business Solutions as a company, and for Gail personally, is proof that hard work, fantastic customer service, and the right attitude is a recipe for success in the IT industry."

For more information about GWA Business Solutions, visit www.GWAbiz.com. A copy of the article "Women in IT" can be found at www.itbusiness.ca.