Computex CEO Named One of the Top 25 Most Innovative Executives in the IT Channel

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - Sep 8, 2015) - Computex Technology Solutions, today announced CEO Sam Haffar has been named to The Channel Company's prestigious 2015 CRN® Top 100 list.

Recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Innovative leaders in the IT channel, Haffar is pioneering "new technology and business transformations" that set Computex ahead and apart from competitors. The CRN editorial spotlights Haffar's commitment to developing a "world-class enterprise engineering team to navigate the treacherous technology landscape" and commends him on "investing in top technical talent" -- a move CRN states has made Computex "one of the most trusted names in IT."

"Under Sam's leadership, Computex has become a highly-decorated and sought after IT service provider with a reputation for advanced engineering excellence and superior customer service," said Sue Barsamian, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Indirect Sales, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.

"Computex is always among the first to raise a hand and share its expertise and experience with peers and partners," said Paul Bay, North American President, Ingram Micro Technology Solutions. "It's great to see CRN honor Sam for his vision, leadership and continued contributions to the IT channel."

CRN's annual Top 100 list recognizes the efforts of agile decision-makers who play an integral role in evolving the way the channel does business. These 100 leaders, handpicked by the CRN editorial staff, represent the pre-eminent innovators, influencers, disrupters and channel sales leaders in the IT channel today.

"The CRN Top 100 list recognizes an elite group of executives that demonstrate leadership skills and innovation that propel the IT channel forward," said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. "Each individual named on this exclusive list has overcome business challenges and capitalized on opportunities while demonstrating a passion and dedication to the IT channel. This list is comprised of industry veterans with years of proven leadership as well as newcomers taking the channel by storm. All deserve recognition for their outstanding efforts in evolving the channel forward into new market opportunities."

"It's an honor to be named one of the most innovative executives in the industry and celebrate the achievements we've made together to better serve our clients and engage our partners," said Haffar. "The innovative spirit and brainware that defines Computex runs deep throughout our entire organization and is seen in everything we do. This is an exciting and defining year within our company's history and I want to thank CRN, as well as our associates, customers and partners, for their contributions and support."

Further demonstrating its success, Computex earned three additional accolades from CRN including the CRN Solution Provider 500, Tech Elite 250 and MSP 500 designations. The CRN Top 100 honorees are in the August issue of CRN and featured online here. The Top 25 Most Innovative leaders slide show is also online here.

For more information about Computex Technology Solutions visit www.computex-inc.com.

About Computex Technology Solutions
Computex Technology Solutions is an industry-leading national IT solution provider focused on helping customers transform their businesses through technology. The company employs a talented and diverse team of trained and specialized solution architects to create high-performance IT infrastructure solutions from assessment, design, implementation, security and management. The company's core expertise are broken into ten practices: Data Center, Business Resiliency, Storage & Backup, Mobility & Application Delivery, Advanced Networking, Security, Assessment & Compliance, Directory Services & Messaging, Virtualization & Converged Infrastructure, Unified Communications, and Managed Services.
With offices in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas, Computex Technology Solutions is an award-winning IT service organization recognized on a national level for its success and service excellence. www.computex-inc.com