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IT Vendors Providing Premier Federal Solutions Honored at Government Solution Summit 2003 Event
BEDFORD, N.H., December 15, 2003 — Leading information technology vendors offering important and innovative solutions for the federal government were recognized for their achievements at the inaugural Government Solution Summit 2003 event, held December 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida.
Vendors were honored in the categories of Best Government Vendor, Solution, Channel Strategy, and Presentation during the Government Solution Summit Awards reception.
The vendor award winners were voted on by the pre-qualified audience of federal
IT Solution Providers invited to attend Government Solution Summit to preview and learn about new technologies, products and services for the federal IT marketplace, as well as explore potential partnership opportunities with vendors at the event's Boardroom Appointments, One-on-One meetings and networking functions.
"These awards reflect the momentum and market growth that is happening in the federal IT space right now," said Dennis Masella. "The Government Solution Summit Awards are particularly notable because nominees and winners are recognized by the country’s foremost federal Solution Providers."The nominees and winners of the “Best of Government Solution Summit Awards” for
2003 include:
Best Government Vendor:
Nominees:
1. Convera
2. HP ProCurve
3. MPC Computers
Winner: MPC Computers
Best Government Solution:
Nominees:
1. HP ProCurve
2. iPass
3. Panorama Business Views
Winner: Panorama Business Views
Best Federal Channel Strategy:
Nominees:
1. Computer Associates
2. HP ProCurve
3. MPC Computers
Winner: MPC Computers
Best Vendor Presentation:
Nominees:
1. Brenthaven
2. MPC Computers
3. NETGEAR
Winner: NETGEAR
Government Solution Summit is produced by Gartner Vision Events. For further information, visit the Web site at www.governmentsolution.com.
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