Global Data Systems Continues Its Rise In Annual VAR 500 Ranking

VARBusiness magazine recently released its 16th annual ranking of the largest technology solution providers in North America, and Global Data Systems rose to No. 324. The company was ranked No. 332 in 2003 and No. 410 in 2002 after entering the list at No. 491 in 2001.

Lafayette, LA (PRWEB) July 16, 2004 -- VARBusiness magazine recently released its 16th annual ranking of the largest technology solution providers in North America, and Global Data Systems rose to No. 324. The company was ranked No. 332 in 2003 and No. 410 in 2002 after entering the list at No. 491 in 2001.

Chris Vincent, vice president of sales and marketing for GDS, credits his organization's focus on "total customer care" for the strong customer relationships that have enabled it to thrive.

"We want to thank our customers for helping us to continue to grow," Vincent said. "By remaining fully engaged with our customers, we have been able to identify and resolve many of the 'pain points' within the IT environments of public- and private-sector organizations. Customer feedback has been an invaluable part of our strategy."

GDS offers complete technology solutions surrounding key business-enabling technologies, including IP telephony, security, wireless and storage. These solutions are backed by the companies unmatched engineering expertise and robust IT monitoring, maintenance and customer support infrastructure.

"If you look at the businesses in the VAR 500, many of them provide similar products and services," Vincent said. "Our differentiating factor is our end-to-end solution sets that combine industry-leading technology, professional services, technical support and maintenance to ensure the long-term success of customers' technology initiatives."

About GDS

Global Data Systems(http://www.getgds.com) is a provider of advanced IT solutions based upon client requirements for IP telephony, security, wireless, storage and managed network services. GDS has made significant investments in its own infrastructure and 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) to best support clients' managed services needs. Founded in 1987, GDS has evolved with the technology industry and the needs of its clients. GDS' maintains its corporate offices and NOC in Lafayette, La., and has regional offices throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas.

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