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Bethesda, Maryland – October 18, 2018 — The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, VARs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce the winners of its annual ASCII Cup, with awards given to the ASCII Cup winner, Top 10 Vendors, and MSP Success Summit Distributor of the Year. The awards are presented each October to technology companies that have showcased channel goodwill and a commitment to helping ASCII members grow their IT businesses. Winners are voted upon by ASCII members at regional events, and the Cup and awards were presented at the ASCII Success Summit on October 18, in Seattle, WA.

At each regional event, ASCII Success Summit attendees vote for the vendors in 13 different categories:

‍Best Education;

Best Partner Incentives;

Best Presentation;

Best Rapid Pitch;

Best Keynote Presentation;

Most Innovative Solution;

Best Market Opportunity;

Best Partner Support;

Best Channel Program;

Best Revenue Generator;

Top Distributor;

Best Partner Involvement;

Best of Show.

The winners at each Summit are selected based on the votes by the MSPs, VARs and solution providers in attendance; at the end of the year, the winner of The ASCII Cup is determined by tabulating the results of all nine events. The 2018 winners of The ASCII Cup, Top 10 Vendors and MSP Success Summit Distributor of the Year were announced at a private industry gathering.

The ASCII Group is pleased to honor the top 10 contenders for this year’s ASCII Cup:

The 2018 ASCII Cup Vendor of the Year – Pax8

‍Top #2 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Datto

‍Top #3 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Mailprotector

‍Top #4 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Duo Security

‍Top #5 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Solutions Granted

‍Top #6 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Continuum

‍Top #7 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – RapidFire Tools

‍Top #8 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Vertical Axion

‍Top #9 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Cytracom

‍Top #10 Vendor of the Year for ASCII Cup 2018 – Technology Marketing Toolkit

‍MSP Success Summit Distributor of the Year – Pax8

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‍“On behalf of The ASCII Group and its community, we congratulate Pax8 on winning the 2018 ASCII Cup and the MSP Success Summit Distributor of the Year. In addition, we also wish to acknowledge the Top 10 Vendors and extend a big thank you to all of the companies that participated at our Success Summits this year. We recognize the value that all of these participants bring to our members and appreciate their commitment in continually providing innovative and advanced solutions to our community,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group.

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Photos of the celebration will be made available on The ASCII Group and The ASCII Cup Facebook pages.

For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

‍About The ASCII Group, Inc:

‍The ASCII Group is the premier community of North American MSPs, VARs and solution providers. The group has over 1,300 members located throughout the U.S. and Canada, and membership encompasses everyone from credentialed MSPs serving the SMB community to multi-location solution providers with a national reach. Founded in 1984, ASCII provides services to members including leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, marketing assistance, extensive peer interaction and more. ASCII works with a vibrant ecosystem of major technology vendors that complement the ASCII community and support the mission of helping MSPs and VARs to grow their businesses. For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

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Press Contact

‍Alysia Vetter

Director of Marketing & Communications

Tel: 800-394-2724 x 131

Email: alysia@ascii.comWeb:www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – September 5, 2018 — The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, VARs and Solution Providers, has announced the selection of 8 ASCII members to the newly created Executive Strategic Committee based on their knowledge and industry expertise. The Committee includes a select group of IT professionals from various sectors of technology, who will work in concert with Alan Weinberger, CEO of The ASCII Group, to provide insight and feedback on timely topics.

The new Executive Strategic Committee includes:

Joe Balsarotti, Software To Go – St. Peters, MO

Rene Barnes, Opus 1 Systems – Silver Spring, MD

Ryan Bowman, TCW Computer Systems – Mannheim, PA

Rayanne Buchianico, ABC Solutions LLC – Dunedin, FLAJ

Gyomber, Technology Visionaries – Woodbridge, NJ

Michael Kimmerly, Precision Computer Solutions – Port Huron, MI

Joshua Liberman, Net Sciences, Inc. – Albuquerque, NM

Joe Molick, Molick Enterprises – Ramona, CA

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“The goal of the Executive Strategic Committee was to create a small sounding board, whereby appointed members could offer varying viewpoints and acumen,” said Weinberger. "With the Committee, The ASCII Group is reinforcing our focus on community."

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

The ASCII Group is the premier community of North American MSPs, VARs and solution providers. The group has over 1,300 members located throughout the U.S. and Canada, and membership encompasses everyone from credentialed MSPs serving the SMB community to multi-location solution providers with a national reach. Founded in 1984, ASCII provides services to members including leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, marketing assistance, extensive peer interaction and more. ASCII works with a vibrant ecosystem of major technology vendors that complement the ASCII community and support the mission of helping MSPs and VARs to grow their businesses.

For more information, please visit www.ascii.com

Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Director of Marketing & Communications

Tel: 800-394-2724 x 131

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web: www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – July 12, 2018 — The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, VARs and Solution Providers, has announced the addition of 5 new members to its Advisory Committee. The Committee includes a select group of IT professionals from various sectors of technology, who collaborate to provide input on ASCII membership and initiatives.

Comprised of representatives from 15 member businesses from across North America, the Advisory Committee works with ASCII headquarters on a regular basis to discuss new alliances, member programs, peer-to-peer networking opportunities for the members, and overall ways to bring value to the group. These components would add to the more than 70 value-add programs ASCII currently provides to its members.

The 5 new members include:

‍Des Dougan, Dougan Consulting Group – Vancouver, BC

‍Kevin Rubin, Stratosphere Networks – Evanston, IL

‍Stephen Monk, Noverus Innovations, Inc. – Roseville, CA

‍David Stinner, US itek – Buffalo, NY

‍Thomas Fox, Tech Experts – Monroe, MI

“The ASCII Advisory Committee plays a pivotal role in maximizing member engagement,” said Alan Weinberger, Chairman and CEO, The ASCII Group. “We are thrilled to have assembled a diverse group of successful IT business owners who provide insight on industry trends with varying perspectives that help us deliver impactful programs and resources to our members.”

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The ASCII Advisory Committee was established in 2001 and the committee meets regularly during the year. To view a list of all current ASCII Advisory Committee members, visit the ASCII Company page www.ascii.com/about-us

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

‍The ASCII Group is the premier community of North American MSPs, VARs and solution providers. The group has over 1,300 members located throughout the U.S. and Canada, and membership encompasses everyone from credentialed MSPs serving the SMB community to multi-location solution providers with a national reach. Founded in 1984, ASCII provides services to members including leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, marketing assistance, extensive peer interaction and more. ASCII works with a vibrant ecosystem of major technology vendors that complement the ASCII community and support the mission of helping MSPs and VARs to grow their businesses. For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

Press Contact

‍Alysia Vetter

Director of Marketing & Communications

Tel: 800-394-2724 x 131

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web: www.ascii.com

The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the ‘Best of Show’ award winners from its 2018 IT Success Summit in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The awards are voted on by the attending solution providers, and honor the industry sponsors in multiple Best of Show categories.  

Pre-Day Winners

Best Education – Invarosoft

Best Partner Incentives – Vertical Axion

Best Presentation – Solutions Granted

Main Day Winners

Best Rapid Pitch – GMS Live Expert

Best Keynote Presentation – Pax8

Most Innovative Solution – Mailprotector

Best Market Opportunity – Pax8

Best Partner Support – Datto

Best Channel Program – GreenLink Networks

Best Revenue Generator – ID Agent

Top Distributor – Pax8

Best Partner Involvement – Cytracom/Datto/Pax8

Best of Show – Pax8

The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the ‘Best of Show’ award winners from its 2018 IT Success Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The awards are voted on by the attending solution providers, and honor the industry sponsors in multiple Best of Show categories.  

Pre-Day Winners

Best Education – Carvir

Best Partner Incentives – Solutions Granted

Best Presentation – Solutions Granted

Main Day Winners

Best Rapid Pitch – Invarosoft

Best Keynote Presentation – Mailprotector

Most Innovative Solution – Mailprotector

Best Market Opportunity – Pax8

Best Partner Support – Datto

Best Channel Program – Pax8

Best Revenue Generator – Intermedia

Top Distributor – Pax8

Best Partner Involvement – Cytracom/Datto/Pax8

Best of Show – Pax8

Channel Executive Magazine & MSP Insights:

Is the Channel Prepared for Cyberattacks?  Featuring ASCII Members Lynn Souza and Jason McNew

Maximize the Value of Partner Programs  Featuring ASCII Members Tom Lambotte and Stephen Monk

The Dangers of Warning Your Clients About Price Increases  By ASCII Member Angel Rojas

The Benefits of Warning Your Clients About Price Increases  By ASCII Member Mike Bloomfield

How MSPs Benefit from Effective Public Speaking  By ASCII Member Alain Lefebvre

TechTarget | SearchITChannel:Business continuity solution: How should MSPs price an offering? By ASCII Member Raffi Jamgotchian

My Tech Decisions:

Cybersecurity Practices for the Layman Employee  By ASCII Member Albert J. Gyomber

What is Unified Communications As a Service (UCaas)?  By ASCII Member James Brendle

The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the ‘Best of Show’ award winners from its 2018 IT Success Summit in Austin, Texas. The awards are voted on by the attending solution providers, and honor the industry sponsors in multiple Best of Show categories.  

Pre-Day Winners

Best Education – Carvir

Best Partner Incentives – Vertical Axion

Best Presentation – Duo Security

Main Day Winners

Best Rapid Pitch – Invarosoft

Best Keynote Presentation – Pax8

Most Innovative Solution – RapidFire Tools

Best Market Opportunity – Technology Marketing Toolkit

Best Partner Support – Datto

Best Channel Program – Pax8

Best Revenue Generator – Datto

Top Distributor – Pax8

Best Partner Involvement – Cytracom/Pax8/Technology Marketing Toolkit

Best of Show – Pax8

The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the ‘Best of Show’ award winners from its 2018 IT Success Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The awards are voted on by the attending solution providers, and honor the industry sponsors in multiple Best of Show categories.  

Pre-Day Winners

Best Education – Solutions Granted

Best Partner Incentives – Star2Star

Best Presentation – Duo Security

Main Day Winners

Best Rapid Pitch – RapidFire Tools

Best Keynote Presentation – Pax8

Most Innovative Solution – Mailprotector

Best Market Opportunity – Technology Marketing Toolkit

Best Partner Support – Datto

Best Channel Program – Datto

Best Revenue Generator – GreenLink Networks

Top Distributor – Tech Data

Best Partner Involvement – Datto/Pax8/Cytracom

Best of Show – Datto

Read the latest ASCII member case study here, featuring David Stinner from US itek.

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