5/15/2013
Saratoga has been named to the Bob Scott’s Insights Top 100 VARs for 2013
Johnson City, TN – (May 15, 2013) – Saratoga Technologies has been named to the Bob Scott’s Insights Top 100 VARs for 2013. The Top 100 are chosen from organizations specializing in the sale and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting software.
“We want to congratulate this year's class of Bob Scott's Top 100 VARs,” said Bob Scott, executive editor of Bob Scott’s Insights. The selection is based on annual revenue generated by each reseller. A special report that includes names of the organizations selected for this year’s Top 100 list, ranked by revenue, is downloadable here.
Bob Scott has been informing and entertaining the mid-market financial software community via his email newsletters for 14 years. He has published this information via the Bob Scott’s Insights newsletter and website since 2009.
He has covered this market for 22 years through print and electronic publications, first as technology editor of Accounting Today and then as the Editor of Accounting Technology from 1997 through 2009. He has covered the traditional tax and accounting profession during the same time and has continued to address that market as executive editor of the Progressive Accountant since 2009.
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5/13/2013
Saratoga Technologies achieves Premier certification from Cisco in the USA
Johnson City, TN – (May 13, 2013) – Saratoga Technologies announced today it has achieved Premier Certification from Cisco®. To earn Premier Certification, Saratoga Technologies had to meet standards for networking competency, service, support and customer satisfaction set forth by Cisco.
“We can now fully support organizations in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia with their Cisco needs", said Mick Williams - General Manager of Saratoga Technologies' Networking Solutions division. “Our goal is to be the leading Cisco resource for any business or IT department that needs Cisco pricing, installation, support or maintenance.”
“Cisco is committed to providing tools, training and programs to help drive partner growth, differentiation and profitability,” said Surinder Brar, chief strategist of the Worldwide Partner Organization at Cisco. “With specializations in Express Foundation, Saratoga Technologies has made an investment in delivering the integrated and customized technology solutions today’s customers demand.”
As a Cisco Premier Certified Partner Saratoga Technologies demonstrates a range of technical expertise. To achieve Cisco Premier Certification Saratoga Technologies was required to achieve the Cisco Express Foundation Specialization. This specialization includes tests on technical competency in the integration of basic routing and switching, wireless LANs, and security technologies. In addition, Saratoga Technologies was required to integrate a base level of Cisco Lifecycle Services into their offerings and demonstrate measurably high levels of customer satisfaction based on independently audited customer satisfaction surveys.
The Cisco Resale Channel Program provides partners with the training required to build sales, technical and Cisco Lifecycle Services skills. Cisco resale partner certifications—Gold, Silver, Premier and Select—represent an increasing breadth of skills across key technologies and a partner’s ability to deliver integrated networking solutions. Cisco resale partner specializations—Master, Advanced and Express—reflect an increasing depth of sales, technical and service expertise in particular technologies.
About Saratoga Technologies:
Saratoga Technologies is a technology solutions company that offers products, software, services and solutions in the information technology industry and is focused on enabling their customers to benefit from technology. Having offices in Johnson City and Knoxville, TN as well as Abingdon, VA, Saratoga specializes in managed computer networking services, server support and repair, laptop repair, disaster recovery, computer repair, network security, printer and copier repair, print management, telephone systems, voice over IP (VoIP), structured cabling services, phone bill auditing, video conferencing, computer consulting services, accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, document imaging and management, web design, email hosting, web hosting, spam filtering, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, internet online backup, hosted exchange, application development, database programming and other technical services.
Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc. in the United States and certain other countries.
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1/24/2013
Saratoga Technologies acquires Blountville, TN based Alternative Imaging Systems
Johnson City, TN (January 24, 2013) - Saratoga Technologies (www.saratogaus.com) announces the acquisition of Alternative Imaging Systems (AIS) located at 100 Deck Lane, Blountville, TN 37617. This makes Saratoga’s largest single acquisition, their sixth acquistion of a copier/printing/imaging company and their 23rd overall.
Kenny Cline, President of AIS explains; “Our move into Saratoga's family of business will allow us to offer our clients advanced solutions and services that Alternative Imaging Systems just couldn't provide. We will continue to provide excellent service and support with the ability to introduce our customers to the latest in office technology and document management.”
The transition will be completed by January 31, 2013. AIS will move to, and operate out of, Saratoga Technologies’ Johnson City office located at 101 Med Tech Parkway, Suite 307, Johnson City, TN 37604. Kenny Cline and the entire eleven person staff will join the Saratoga team and continue to serve their customers.
“AIS has been around for almost twenty years and they have a long track record of excellent customer service”, said David Temple, President of Saratoga Technologies. “We look for outstanding companies like AIS to bring into the Saratoga family because they understand how to bring value to their clients and help them grow. We welcome them onboard, they will be a great addition to our team.”
About Alternative:
Founded in 1995 by Kenny Cline, Alternative Imaging Systems grew to over 2,500 clients in the East Tennessee / Southwest Virginia area. Specializing in copier and printer sales and service, the company also provided network support and print management solutions.
About Saratoga Technologies:
Saratoga Technologies is a technology solutions company that offers products, software, services and solutions in the information technology industry and is focused on enabling their customers to benefit from technology. Having offices in Johnson City and Knoxville, TN as well as Abingdon, VA, Saratoga specializes in managed computer networking services, server support and repair, laptop repair, disaster recovery, computer repair, network security, printer and copier repair, print management, telephone systems, voice over IP (VoIP), structured cabling services, phone bill auditing, video conferencing, computer consulting services, accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, document imaging and management, web design, email hosting, web hosting, spam filtering, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, internet online backup, hosted exchange, application development, database programming and other technical services.
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11/27/2012
Saratoga named to Lead411's 2012 Tech 200 List of growing technology companies
Johnson City, TN (November 27, 2012) – Saratoga Technologies, (www.saratogaus.com), today announced Lead411 has named the company to the 2012 Tech 200 list. The Lead411 Tech 200 is an annual listing of technology resellers offering solutions and services in cloud computing, mobility, unified communications, virtualization and other emerging technologies. These companies are comprised of privately held businesses with 1 million or more in revenues.
[View the 2012 Tech 200 list]
This year's Tech 200 list was fiercely competitive. The finalists on our list ranked highest for revenue and growth among all our applicants. In the past we've focused on the top 500 companies, but this year we wanted to boil it down to the best of the best; that's why we whittled it down to 200 companies.
About Saratoga Technologies
Saratoga Technologies is a technology solutions company that offers products, software, services and solutions in the information technology industry and is focused on enabling their customers to benefit from technology. Having offices in Johnson City and Knoxville, TN as well as Abingdon, VA, Saratoga specializes in managed computer networking services, server support and repair, laptop repair, disaster recovery, computer repair, network security, printer and copier repair, print management, telephone systems, voice over IP (VoIP), structured cabling services, phone bill auditing, video conferencing, computer consulting services, accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, document imaging and management, web design, email hosting, web hosting, spam filtering, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, internet online backup, hosted exchange, application development, database programming and other technical services.
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11/1/2012
Saratoga named best in computer networking in Knoxville, TN for 5th year
New York, NY, (November 1, 2012) - For the fifth consecutive year, Saratoga Technologies has been selected for the 2012 Best of Knoxville Award in the Computer Networking category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
This is the first year that a business has qualified as a Five-Time Award Winner. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About Saratoga Technologies:
Saratoga Technologies is a technology solutions company that offers products, software, services and solutions in the information technology industry and is focused on enabling their customers to benefit from technology. Having offices in Johnson City and Knoxville, TN as well as Abingdon, VA, Saratoga specializes in managed computer networking services, server support and repair, laptop repair, disaster recovery, computer repair, network security, printer and copier repair, print management, telephone systems, voice over IP (VoIP), structured cabling services, phone bill auditing, video conferencing, computer consulting services, accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, document imaging and management, web design, email hosting, web hosting, spam filtering, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, internet online backup, hosted exchange, application development, database programming and other technical services.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA):
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@uscaaward.com
URL: http://www.uscaaward.com
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9/21/2012
Johnson City Chamber Leadership 2015 Class of 2012-2013 Begins New Year
The Chamber’s 2012-13 Leadership 2015 class is off to a great start. Orientation was held on Thursday, August 23rd, at the Johnson City Power Board. The Co-Chair’s for 2012-13 are Cindy Carden, CenturyLink and Mike Elbers, KatzAmericas.
2012-13 Leadership 2015 Class:
Daniel Berry, Blackburn Childers & Steagall; Jennifer Berven, Insight Alliance;
Glenda Britt, The Chamber of Commerce; Amira Byrd, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network; Cory Cole, Northeast State Community College; Jennifer Crigger, East Tennessee State University; Aaron M. Duffy, Wilson Worley PC; Matthew Eades, First Bank and Trust; Mark Elliott, Nuclear Fuel Services; Brian W. Ellis, Johnson City Power Board; Steve C. Ellis, ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy; Jonathan Fair, Aerojet Ordnance; Vic Feathers, Citizens Bank; Sara K. Hacker, East Tennessee State University Athletics Dept.; Jerry Headrick, Saratoga Technologies; Denise Hensley, Snyder Signs, Inc.; Scott Jeffress, ETSU Roan Scholars Leadership Program; Tony Jones, Milligan College; Greg McCollum, Walgreen Co.; Travis L. Merrell, Appalachian Com. Federal Credit Union; Matt Overby, Summit Leadership Foundation; Teresa Pickett, James H. Quillen VAMC;Julie Pierson, Absolute Communications; John Schario, Mountain States Health Alliance; Ronald Scott, Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union; Justin Seaton, The Firehouse Restaurant & Catering; Bugsy Stidham, Phil Bachman Toyota/Scion; Karen Sullivan, East Tennessee State University/Advancement; Karl Turner, Johnson City Police Department; Sam Watson, Johnson City Press.
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