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Sunday, October 14, 2012

World’s Largest Technology Distributor Recognizes Kal-Blue to its Inaugural Ingram Micro SMB 500 List


Oct. 11, 2012 – Kal-Blue has been named to the Ingram Micro SMB 500. Unveiled at the Ingram Micro 2012 “Turn the Tables” Fall SMB Invitational in Rancho Mirage, Calif., the inaugural list celebrates the top 500 fastest-growing Ingram Micro U.S. channel partners focused on small and midsize businesses (SMBs). Ranked at number 26, Kal-Blue grew its business with Ingram Micro by 635 percent between June 2009 and June 2012.
Developed in collaboration with Ingram Micro’s Business Intelligence Center and U.S. SMB Business Unit, as well as channel research services firm The 2112 Group, the Ingram Micro SMB 500 list was derived from the more than 20,000 U.S. solution providers and MSPs who work with Ingram Micro’s U.S. SMB Business Unit. Those channel partners named to the list demonstrated a consistent, average three-year growth rate of more than 200 percent. The list also takes into account select criteria such as company size, overall technology category revenue growth and innovation with SMB business engagements.
 “Kal-Blue is honored to be included in the inaugural Ingram Micro SMB 500 list.” says Christopher (Kip) Young, President and CEO of Kal-Blue.  Key factors in accomplishing this growth have been strategic diversification of software and services for data management and building information modeling (BIM) in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.  “Kal-Blue looks forward to building on the strong relationship we have established with Ingram Micro,” says Young.  
“Technology plays a critical role in the overall growth, operational scale and continued sustainability of SMBs across the U.S.,” says Kirk Robinson, vice president and general manager, Commercial Markets Division, Ingram Micro U.S. “As one of this year’s top-ranked SMB channel partners, Kal-Blue has demonstrated its business strength and sent a clear message that serving the technology business needs of SMBs is a top priority. We congratulate Kal-Blue on this accolade and look forward to enabling their continued success in 2012 and beyond.”
The complete listing of the Ingram Micro SMB 500 can be found at www.im-smb.com/smb500 and www.channelnomics.com/smb500.

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