SysGen Cares Announces Community Partner


CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Feb. 8, 2016) - SysGen Solutions Group today named Calgary Reads its dedicated community partner and the winner of SysGen Cares Community Sponsorship.

"We are excited to announce Calgary Reads as SysGen's community partner of choice and the recipient of our community sponsorship package," says Lyle Richardet, President & CEO, SysGen Solutions Group. "Calgary Reads shows a true dedication to our community by supporting, facilitating and advocating for early literacy. We are more than happy to share our technology management skills and dedicate fundraising efforts to enhance Calgary Reads' positive impact in our city with SysGen Cares."

"We are delighted SysGen has chosen Calgary Reads as their community partner," says Steacy Collyer, Executive Director, Calgary Reads. "We welcome their IT support to help our organization function well—and their insight as we explore how technology will help us innovate across Alberta. We are excited to involve SysGen employees in volunteer opportunities with us too, as we help children to read with confidence and Joy."

As winner of SysGen Community Sponsorship Package (valued at $20,000/annum), Calgary Reads will receive IT support for a two-year term at no cost, as well as the dedication of SysGen employee fundraising to enhance their positive impact on local communities.

About SysGen Cares

In 2015, SysGen launched SysGen Cares, the first branded community sponsorship program of its kind. SysGen Cares was born out of the managed service provider's commitment to supporting local communities. SysGen Cares donates technology support and dedicated employee fundraising efforts to local non-profits. Learn more at www.sysgen.ca/community-support.

About SysGen Solutions Group

SysGen Solutions Group is a client-focused IT consulting organization for small to mid-sized organization in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Defined by our personal and focused approach to client services, SysGen understands the vital role technology plays in your business, and we're dedicated to ensuring optimum network performance. Visit us at www.sysgen.ca.

About Calgary Reads

For more than a decade, Calgary Reads has been building the joy of reading – at home, school and in the community. Launched as an early-literacy initiative, it has grown into a vibrant, multifaceted reading movement, expanding into the provincial literacy landscape. Visit us at www.calgaryreads.com.

Contact Information:

Media Contact:
SysGen Solutions Group
Kersti McDonald
Communications & Marketing Associate
(403) 266-0994 (ext. 218)
kerstim@sysgen.ca