Acrodex News
Acrodex recertified as Cisco Gold partner
January 14, 2012
Acrodex is pleased to announce it has attained its recertification as a Cisco Gold Certified Partner in Canada. This follows an audit process which determined that Acrodex has again met all the requirements for maintain Cisco Gold Certification in areas including personnel, support and specialization.
What's the Cloud worth in the Channel? (CDN online)
November 18, 2011
In this five-part CDN video, Advanced Solutions Practice Manager Patrick Power debates Shannon Ryan of Non-Linear Creations on crucial cloud questions clients are asking : Which cloud business models are working today? What is the Achilles Heel of the cloud? Will the cloud kill Canada's solution provider channel? And, Cloud or managed services -- which is the way to go?
Acrodex a Volume Licensing Partner of the Year Finalist in the 2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards (news release)
November 14, 2011
Acrodex announced that it has been selected as a finalist in the Volume Licensing Partner of the Year category for the 2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The ninth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada.
Search deserves more collaboration credit: Acrodex (IT in Canada)
October 31, 2011
When IT professionals discuss collaboration technology, they usually reference unified communications and social media functionality. They don’t often mention search functionality. According to Gary Novosel, it’s time for that to change.
Microsoft names Acrodex “Microsoft Canada Voice Partner of the Year” (news release)
October 5, 2011
Acrodex is pleased to announce it has received the FY11 Microsoft Canada Voice Partner of the Year award in recognition of its speed and diligence in building a Voice practice in 2010/2011.
Acrodex wins award for service in 2011 Channel Elite awards (news release)
October 3, 2011
Acrodex is pleased to announce it has been awarded third place in CDN’s 2011 Channel Elite awards in the Best Service Organization category.
Acrodex welcomes new Chief Technology Officer (news release)
September 20, 2011
Acrodex is pleased to welcome Gary Novosel as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This new position represents an exciting step for Acrodex’s growth and development. Mr. Novosel will lead the company in developing customer-focused technology solutions, informing the direction of Acrodex’s offerings, and furthering its practices to meet the needs of customers.
Acrodex Achieves a Microsoft Gold Server Platform Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network (news release)
August 23, 2011
Acrodex today announced it has achieved a Gold Server Platform Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment.
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Acrodex honoured as a winner of Operational Excellence at 2011 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (news release)
August 17, 2011
For the eighth year, Acrodex has been awarded an Operational Excellence award from Microsoft in recognition of Acrodex's market-leading operational excellence supporting Microsoft technology.
Read the full news releaseAcrodex a finalist in three Channel Elite Award categories (news release)
August 12, 2011
Acrodex has been named a finalist in three categories for Computer Dealer News’s (CDN) annual Channel Elite Awards.
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Acrodex supports child-centred Edmonton charity
August 12, 2011
Thanks in part to the generous donations of its guests at its 2011 Northern Alberta Golf Invitational, Acrodex is pleased to announce that it has made a $5,850 donation to the Kids Kottage Foundation.
Read the full news releaseAcrodex achieves Microsoft Gold Software Asset Management (SAM) Competency
August 9, 2011
Acrodex is proud to announce it has fulfilled all requirements to be active in Microsoft’s Gold Software Asset Management (SAM) Competency.
Read the full news releaseWomen in the IT Channel 2011 feat. Acrodex president Yasmin Jivraj (CDN Magazine)
June, 2011
This year, CDN showcased 20 exceptional women who play major roles in Canada's IT channel. Included in this list is Acrodex president Yasmin Jivraj, who talks about what qualities women bring to the business world.
View the CDN Women in IT slideshow
Acrodex launches the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet (News Release)
June 23 2011
Acrodex today announced it now carries the powerful and portable BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet from Research In Motion (RIM).
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Dundee Precious Metals Implements and End to End 3-Way Unified Communications Solution (Canadian Mining Magazine)
Spring 2011
Dundee Precious Metals is a Canadian-based publicly traded international mining company engaged int he acquisition, exploration, developing and mining, and processing of precious metal properties.
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How to manage your workers if you can't see them (Backbone Magazine)
May 13, 2011
Acrodex's National Unified Communications director Laurie Shaw is featured in this Backbone Magazine article discussing teleworkers and "road warriors."
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Acrodex recognized as Cisco TelePresence Video Advanced ATP Partner
May 11, 2011
Acrodex announced today that it has achieved TelePresence Video Advanced Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation recognizes Acrodex as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support Cisco TelePresence Video products and solutions at the Advanced level.
Acrodex president awarded honourary NAIT degree (news release)
May 9, 2011
Acrodex is happy to extend its congratulations to President Yasmin Jivraj on receiving her honourary Bachelor of Technology degree from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).
Acrodex presented with Tech Data Circle of Excellence award (news release)
April 29, 2011
Acrodex was pleased to receive this week the Circle of Excellence award from one of its largest distribution partners, Tech Data, in recognition of Acrodex’s channel leadership, cooperation and partnership.
Acrodex ranks 10th on CDN Top 100 IT
Solution Providers list (news release)
April 28, 2011
Acrodex has once again been ranked as one of Canada’s top 10 IT solution providers in Computer Dealer News (CDN)’s annual Top 100 IT Solution Providers listing.
Acrodex awarded No. 11 spot in Branham ICT Professional Services listing (news release)
April 13, 2011
Acrodex is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 11th place ranking in the Branham Group’s prestigious annual listing of the Top 25 ICT Professional Services companies in Canada. In addition, Acrodex earned a top 50 spot in Branham’s list of Canada’s leading 250 ICT Companies overall, with a 37th place ranking.
Acrodex launches blog.acrodex.com (news release)
April 12, 2011
Acrodex is pleased to announce that it has officially launched its blog, blog.acrodex.com. The Acrodex blog will give our team the opportunity to create dialogue with our community of clients, our vendor partners as well as the broader IT community, to discuss and debate timely topics affecting the world of IT.
Talk in a tech-savvy world (Mining and Exploration Magazine)
Winter/Spring, 2011
Mark Gelsomini, the global corporate manager of IT for Dundee Precious Medals is a computer engineer and chip manufacturer by trade. In 2008, Gelsomini entered the mining world and brought his wealth of knowledge and expertise to spearhead and simplify corporate-wide collaboration and communication at Dundee Precious Metals.
Read the full Mining and Exploration Magazine article
Acrodex Achieves Cisco Small Business Certification (news release)
February 10, 2011
Acrodex announced today it has achieved the Small Business Specialization from Cisco. The Small Business Specialization recognizes Cisco resale channel partners that focus on meeting the technology and services needs of small businesses.
Channel Executives on Enabling Collaboration (IT in Canada magazine)
January, 2011
Laurie Shaw, Acrodex National Unified Communications Director, is featured in this IT in Canada feature 'In the Middle' as a panellist discussing how collaboration solutions evolve within clients' environments.
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Acrodex Achieves Gold Certification from Cisco in Canada (news release)
January 12, 2011
(Edmonton, Alberta) – January 12, 2011 – Acrodex announced today it has achieved Gold Certification from Cisco®. To earn Gold Certification, Acrodex had to meet rigorous standards for networking competency, service, support and customer satisfaction set forth by Cisco.
Acrodex's Top Stories of 2010: A Year in Review
January 6, 2011
We take a look back at the stories that shaped our company, our industry and our world last year, including awards, achievements and notable accomplishments.
Read Acrodex's Top Stories of 2010
Acrodex renewed as a Cisco Silver Certified Partner, achieves Customer Satisfaction Excellence (news release)
November 8, 2010
Acrodex has been renewed as a Cisco Silver Certified Partner in recognition of its capabilities providing value-added services and its commitment to customer success.
“This certification is a key differentiator for Acrodex,” said Acrodex president Yasmin Jivraj. “It provides Acrodex with an increased level of support from Cisco, such as access to leading-edge products and services, as well as tools, training and technical support. In turn, Acrodex is able to provide our Cisco customers with a superior level of service.”
Acrodex a Finalist in 2010 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards (news release)
October 27, 2010
Acrodex announced that it has been selected as a finalist in the Software Asset Management Partner of the Year category for the 2010 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The eighth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada as well as the innovative solutions and value they deliver to customers.
Acrodex donation to Pakistan flood relief matched by Canadian Government
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Acrodex takes home silver award for Best Enterprise Solution at CDN Channel Elite Awards (news release)September 17, 2010
A project that will streamline and standardize computer desktops for each of the Government of Alberta’s 24 ministries has earned Edmonton-based national IT solutions provider Acrodex a top spot in the annual Computer Dealer News (CDN) Channel Elite Awards. |
What's Killing Office Productivity (Canadian Business Magazine)September 13, 2010
Anybody who remembers putting a floppy disk in a courier bag, listening for the screech of a direct dial-up modem or, God forbid, writing a letter knows deep in their heart that e-mail — indeed, electronic messaging of all kinds — improves productivity.
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Acrodex Honoured as a Winner of Operational Excellence at 2010 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (news release)August 13, 2010
Today, Acrodex announced it has won the Operational Excellence Award at the 2010 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. The company was chosen out of the North American field of top Microsoft Partners for delivering market-leading operational excellence supporting Microsoft technology. The awards were distributed at a ceremony July 15th in Washington D.C. at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference.
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Acrodex named a finalist for CDN Channel Elite Awards (news release)
August 11, 2010
Acrodex’s work with the Government of Alberta has earned it a finalist spot for the Computer Dealer News (CDN) 2010 Channel Elite Awards in the Best Enterprise Solution category. The winner of this prestigious award will be announced during a gala event in mid-September.
Online Productivity takes the gold: Dundee Precious Metals goes global (Microsoft Momentum Magazine)May, 2010
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM) is a Canadian based, international mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and mining of precious metal properties. The company is delivering value with a strong commitment to Microsoft technology, including online services.
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Acrodex awarded Government of Alberta contract for IT Desktop Management Services (news release)March 11, 2010
Acrodex today announced a seven-year contract valued at more than $70 million with the Alberta Government to provide centralized Desktop Management Services. The goal of the contract is to enhance and manage Information Technology (IT) Desktop Services at Alberta Government locations across the province, in order to standardize the services and process and improve cost effectiveness.
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City IT firm lands $70M provincial deal (Edmonton Journal)March 11, 2010 With annual revenues of more than $175 million and over 600 employees, it's one of Canada's 10 largest IT solutions firms.
This Edmonton-based information technology firm employs hundreds more at affiliates in Canada and Bangalore, India.
Yet few people outside this city's tightly knit IT sector have ever heard of Acrodex Inc., whose stylish, low-rise, 150-person head office is located on a busy street on the city's northwest side. |
Acrodex lands 7-year deal with Alberta Government (ITWorld Canada)Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The contract is aligned with Alberta's "one government" approach (also referred to as the "one enterprise" approach) mandated by Premier Ed Stelmach when he took office in 2007 and spearheaded by Heather Klimchuk, Minister of Service Alberta. |
Microsoft Packaged Services Program Service Addition: Business Value Planning Service (BVPS)Friday, September 18, 2009Today, Acrodex Inc. announced participation in the Microsoft packaged services program offering BVPS. Acrodex’s continued delivery of Microsoft packaged services allows customers to leverage their Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) benefit vouchers by redeeming them for structured consulting engagements included as part of Microsoft’s Enterprise Agreement Volume Licensing program. Read Full Article |
Acrodex Becomes a Value-Added Reseller for Autodesk (news release)July 8, 2009 Acrodex today announced it has become an authorized Autodesk value-added reseller (VAR), initially serving the Alberta and Ontario market with AutoCAD software and Autodesk geospatial products and services. Read Full News Release |
Acrodex Adds Another Microsoft Packaged Services Program: SharePoint Deployment Planning Service (SDPS) (news release)March 24, 2009 Today, Acrodex Inc. announced a new Microsoft packaged services program offering with the addition of SDPS. Acrodex’s continued delivery of Microsoft packaged services allows customers to leverage their Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) benefit. |
University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing Project (news release)January 27, 2009
Acrodex was recently awarded a “Desktop Virtualization Proof of Concept” project from University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing. |
Significant Multi-Year Contracts with Hydro One in Ontario (news release)December 22, 2008
Acrodex was recently awarded two significant multi-year contracts with Hydro One in Ontario; Acrodex will be listed as the “Vendor of Record” for their laptops, desktops and peripherals; and Acrodex will also be the “Vendor of Record” (VOR) for their Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA). |
Desktop Managed Services Initiative at the City of Calgary (news release)December 23, 2008 Acrodex was recently awarded a significant Desktop Managed Services initiative at the City of Calgary. This multi-year contract is valued at over $40 million. |
Acrodex Joins Microsoft’s Packaged Services Program in Desktop Deployment Planning Service & Exchange Deployment Planning Service (news release)December 2008
Acrodex Inc. announced its continued participation in Microsoft’s packaged services program for DDPS and EDPS. Acrodex’s delivery of Microsoft packaged services allows customers to leverage their Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) benefit vouchers by redeeming for a structured consulting engagement. Read Full News Release |
Acrodex Joins the International Business Software Managers Association (news release)August 2008 Acrodex Inc., an award winning provider of IT infrastructure services and solutions, has joined the International Business Software Managers Association as an Industry Member. Acrodex’s corporate membership represents their support of the association’s mission to advance the practice of software asset management. |
Green Computing - Computer World Magazine FeatureJune 2008 Acrodex has an enterprise-wide focus on the environment, and is seeing green across its operations, from remote desktop support and virtualization, to promoting solutions for videoconferencing and the recycling of electronic components and items. Given the amount of material used by some of Acrodex’s larger customers, it only makes sense that this last item, materials recycling, be a central focus. |
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Acrodex Partners with Operitel Corporation (news release) April 2008 Operitel Corporation, developer of the award winning LearnFlex™ learning management system, announced today a partnership with Acrodex Inc., a leading IT solutions and services organization in Canada. |
