Quest Named to CRN's 2013 List of Tech Elite 250

SACRAMENTO, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

Quest today announced it has been named to CRN's third annual list of the Tech Elite 250. Companies on the 2013 Tech Elite 250 list represent an elite group of IT solution providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most advanced technical certifications in the IT Channel for data center or cloud.

In compiling the list, CRN editors worked with the UBM Tech Channel research group and a team of outside experts to define the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the IT channel. These technical certifications have enabled solution providers to deliver the most premium products, service and support to their North American customers.

"Quest's emphasis on helping our customers reach their unique IT needs, drives our practice. Coupled with over 30 years experience, the knowledge we gain from top-level certifications forms the foundation for Quest's technical teams to deliver the excellent customer service they expect," explains Tim Burke, Quest's President and CEO.

"The 2013 Tech Elite 250 list recognizes an exclusive group of solution providers that have invested in training and technical know-how to help their customers understand the benefits of some of the most sophisticated technology deployments in the market - and have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs," said Kelley Damore, Senior Vice President, Editorial Director at UBM Tech Channel. "By identifying and adapting to the skills and training needed to best serve today's customers, members of the Tech Elite 250 have proven their commitment to delivering the products and services that today's customers value most."

To view a sample list of winners visit www.CRN.com or view the February issue of the print magazine.

View the full list in the CRN Tech News app, available for the iPad at http://go.crn.com/TE250-13 and for Windows 8 devices at http://go.crn.com/CRNWin8.

About Quest^®

Quest, a worldwide leader in technology management has been delivering successful solutions for its clients for over 30 years. Quest has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Channel Programs and received the 360° Award from Channel Partners magazine, as well as being listed as #40 on MSPmentor's Top 501 Global and #31 on Top 200 North America Managed & Cloud Providers, CRN's Solution Provider 500 among US technology firms as well as CRN's Top 250 Tech Elite, and CRN's designation of Cloud Elite.

Quest offers a portfolio of professional, cloud and managed services, including consulting, security, wireless, data backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, system performance, application development, hosted HD video conferencing, telecommunications & transport, VoIP, and technical staffing; either on-site or from its secure global service delivery centers. Services may be obtained through QuestFlex^®, a unique service level agreement, allowing companies to "Invest in the capability, not in the product™".

Quest and QuestFlex are registered trademarks of Quest Media & Supplies, Inc.

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