IPM, Inc. Named to CRN's 2013 List of 'Tech Elite 250' for the Second Year

Online, February 27, 2013 (Newswire.com) - IPM, Inc, an award-winning IT firm, today announced it has been named to CRN's third annual list of the 'Tech Elite 250' for the second year in a row. Companies on the 2013 'Tech Elite 250' list represent an elite group of IT solution providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most advanced technical certifications in the IT Channel for data center or cloud. In 2012, IPM consultants earned 20 new certifications, re-qualified for 20 certifications and as a business expanded its Citrix accreditation to support Cloud Gateway and XenMobile MDM.

"As an IT consulting firm, clients depend on us for expert guidance and it is our responsibility to ensure clients receive nothing short of that," said Myron Bari, president and CEO of IPM. "This accolade affirms this business philosophy and we are honored to be recognized for the time and commitment we invest to ensure our clients achieve IT business success."

In compiling the list, CRN editors worked with the UBM Tech Channel research group and a team of outside experts to define the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the IT channel. These technical certifications have enabled solution providers to deliver the most premium products, service and support to their North American customers.

"The 2013 Tech Elite 250 list recognizes an exclusive group of solution providers that have invested in training and technical know-how to help their customers understand the benefits of some of the most sophisticated technology deployments in the market - and have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs," said Kelley Damore, Senior Vice President, Editorial Director at UBM Tech Channel. "By identifying and adapting to the skills and training needed to best serve today's customers, members of the Tech Elite 250 have proven their commitment to delivering the products and services that today's customers value most."

During the past 29 years, IPM has inked strategic partnerships with industry leaders to ensure clients receive the highest-standard of service and expertise and the highest-quality of products and applications. Currently, IPM consultants hold upwards of 60 industry certifications, of which 25 are ranked advanced or master-level certifications. IPM is recognized as the longest-standing Citrix Platinum Partner and maintains Microsoft Gold, EMC Velocity, VMware Premiere, Cisco Select, AppSense Gold, Wyse Premier, RSA Select, Centrix Gold, Akamai Premier, Silver Peak Systems Select, 1E Premier, Trend Micro SecureONE, Atlantis Select and AppDNA Premier partnerships.

To learn more about IPM, please visit www.ipm.com or call 212.645.5070.

About IPM, Inc.
IPM is an award-winning IT firm that uses technology to innovate the workplace and enrich the user experience. It's that simple. At IPM, we help businesses thrive by designing and implementing solutions that support personal work styles while upholding corporate policies. Because vision takes more than thought, our subject matter experts bring both the savvy and ingenuity to build the underlying foundation to help clients put their vision in motion.

Based in New York City, IPM maintains prestigious certifications including Citrix Platinum Partner, Microsoft Gold, EMC Velocity and VMware Premiere and is a founding member of the M7 Global Partners. To learn more, visit IPM at www.ipm.com.

About UBM Tech Channel
UBM Tech Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Tech Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Tech Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Tech Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmtechchannel.

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