TORONTO, May 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc. (TSX: PTG), a full-service information technology provider, today announced that Computer Dealer News (CDN), Canada's premier source for news, features and product reviews, has selected TeraMach, a Pivot Company, as Canada's Storage Solution Provider of the Year.

TeraMach was selected for this coveted award by the editors of CDN based on their review of revenue and related data provided by the top 100 solution providers in Canada. In addition to being named Canada's number one storage provider, TeraMach, a Pivot Company, also claimed 22nd spot on this year's list of Top 100 Solutions Providers in Canada.

"After celebrating 20 years in business, TeraMach has taken a big step forward being acquired by Pivot, which has tremendous expertise in the marketplace," said Paolo Del Nibletto, Editor and Associate Publisher of CDN, Canada's No. 1 IT Channel publication and Web site.  "Pivot has expanded TeraMach's offerings with five service channels that encompass the full lifecycle of customers' technology investments, including managed services.  TeraMach has always been known for their technical strength so there is no surprise that TeraMach captured the first ever CDN Storage Solution Provider of the Year award."

In accepting the award, Hunter Li, TeraMach's President and co-founder said it was a validation of TeraMach's momentum in the marketplace as part of Pivot and a reflection of the company's long history of providing data center solutions to some of Canada's leading public and private sector organizations.

"We're honoured to be the first recipient of this prestigious award," said Mr. Li. "As Pivot's platform in Canada, TeraMach's goal in growing is to provide our customers with best-of-breed IT products and a full suite of service choices. This award demonstrates that we're on the right track."

In total, the 100 companies on the list recorded more than $8 billion in revenue, according to analysis by CDN and IDC Canada.

"We are incredibly proud of the efforts of our TeraMach team," said Kevin Shank, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pivot. "This award is an acknowledgement of what we've known all along: that this business is populated by determined, talented IT professionals who have a passion for growth and a dedication to excellence in customer service. On behalf of Pivot worldwide, we congratulate our Canadian teammates."

About Computer Dealer News

Computer Dealer News (CDN) — the voice of the IT solution provider community in Canada for more than thirty years — is the most widely read and trusted source of information for Canadian channel executives. Providing insightful commentary on technology products and services and covering the key players that are impacting this segment, CDN also delivers a critical analysis of the competitive landscape detailing both the challenges and opportunities facing solution providers. For more information, visit www.computerdealernews.com.

About TeraMach, a Pivot Company

Since 1996, TeraMach (www.teramach.com) has worked with organizations across Canada to implement proven, scalable technology solutions. Our focused approach and agility to address new challenges allow us to deliver flexible solutions that customers can trust. TeraMach became a Pivot company in 2016.

About Pivot Technology Solutions

Pivot is a leading information technology infrastructure and services provider to approximately 2,000 customers, including many members of the Fortune 500. With offices throughout North America, Pivot uses its knowledge and local presence to help corporations, governments and educational institutions design, build, implement and maintain advanced computing and communication infrastructure. For more information, visit www.pivotts.com.

SOURCE Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc

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