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VC3 Named to Inaugural CRN Tech Elite 250

List recognizes VARs with deep technical expertise and premier certifications in North America

Columbia, SC, February 23, 2011 – VC3 has been named to the inaugural CRN Tech Elite 250 . The Tech Elite 250 serves as the industry’s definitive list of VARs with both deep technical expertise and premier certifications. VC3 has been recognized as a best-of-breed integrator who has invested in technical know-how and earned premier certifications in the areas of for North American customers. To view the complete list of winners visit www.crn.com.

CRN Editors worked with solution providers and outside experts to define the most important technical certifications in the market today. By mapping certifications against the key technology opportunities as defined by CRN’s State of the Market, and Midmarket study, the Tech Elite 250 recognizes the VARs most committed to helping customers innovate while reducing costs.

“The Tech Elite 250 recognizes an elite group of VARs who are successfully navigating the dynamic IT channel market,” said Kelley Damore, Vice President, Editorial Director at Everything Channel. “By adapting to new customer purchasing patterns and redefining best practices, these solution providers are delivering the strategies and value customers demand to compete in today’s competitive economic environment.”

In addition, VC3 will join its Tech Elite peers at Everything Channel’s XChange Solution Provider event next month to help define the future of the IT channel.

About VC3

VC3 has been on the leading edge of Information Technology since 1994, providing a full range of IT services to both the private and public sectors in SC, NC, and GA. Headquartered in Columbia, SC, VC3 was named one of South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies in 2007 and again in 2008 and named one of the Best Places to Work in S.C. 2010. With customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small law firms, VC3 has the depth and experience to provide a broad range of technology services to optimize your IT budget. More information on VC3 is available at www.vc3.com.

About Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything 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. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com.

Contacts:
Angie Murto, Marketing Coordinator Scott Regan, Senior Marketing Manager
VC3 Everything Channel
803-978-2693 508.416.1186
angie.murto@vc3.com scott.regan@ec.ubm.com