Lafayette, La., July 14, 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, an advanced IT company delivers world-class IP solutions and services that solve our Clients’ problems. With Global Data Systems, our Clients are empowered to solve their business needs and maximize productivity. They are also ensured of total lifecycle support with a comprehensive suite of SmartIP™ Solutions, IPCare Managed Services, and SmartIT Professional Services. 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.