Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Dell listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value, offering a broad range of product categories, including desktop computer systems, servers and networking products, mobility products, software and peripherals and enhanced services.

The ASCII Group was established in 1984 when a small group of resellers joined together to network and increase their purchasing power and leverage in the marketplace.

Today, as the the largest independent group of solution providers in North America, members learn best practices from one another and understand deeply the challenges that are facing businesses today.

Seneca is a premier U.S.-based custom system manufacturer and value-added technology distributor with over 30 years of experience. Through a commitment to the total technology lifecycle, Seneca delivers scalable solutions backed by a complete services offering.

As one of the largest wholesale IT distributors, Tech Data is the conduit through which the power of technology flows to the world. In fiscal 2010, we sold nearly $88 million worth of IT products a day to more than 125,000 technology resellers in over 100 countries. Every day these resellers depend on us to help them cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users of all sizes, including individual consumers, small and medium businesses, large enterprises, educational institutions and governmental agencies.

The Ingram Micro Services Network (IMSN) is a world-class IT service-delivery organization that provides pre- and post-sale professional and consultative services in more than 800 North American markets.

Reflexion Networks provides a range of managed email services that are differentiated by their ease of implementation and use, their unique features and effectiveness, and their affordability. Reflexion’s services are available through over 400 IT solution providers and ISPs in 40 countries.

It seems like every day, a new managed service provider (MSP) launches with new servers and a compelling business plan. However, for many IT solution providers, the transition to managed services yields disappointing results – effectively stifling the potential of what can be an extremely effective and lucrative business model.

In many ways, it's easier to work with a larger firm that's already established and has achieved a level of success on their own. They are already doing a lot of things right, they have money to invest, an established client base and a good reputation in the marketplace to build on. We aim to deliver the most effective and fail-proof marketing strategies and tools in existence for VARs, computer consultants, resellers, integrators, and solution providers.

The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is the principal business, civic and economic development agency for the Rensselaer Gateway communities. Founded in 1900, the Chamber represents more than 1,200 diverse businesses and community organizations employing nearly 47,000 professionals. The Chamber serves all its members -- from sole proprietors to corporations with thousands of people -- with programs and services designed to inform, educate and assist them in reaching their full business potential.