October 1, 2003
DDC named to Inc. 500 for second consecutive year
In the face of a challenging soft market for technology spending, Direct Data Corporation
has again been recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private businesses by Inc Magazine.
Continuing to prosper at extraordinary rates, despite tough economic times, this year's rare
breed of winners represent the top 500 from over 20,000 candidates approached in Inc Magazines 22nd
annual ranking of the nations leading entrepreneurial firms according to sales growth over the
previous five years. Commenting on DDC's repeat performance, Robert Rao, President & CEO stated,
"There was no magic - just working hard for our valued customers. Providing the solutions they
need and being there for them when they needed us in a true spirit of partnership."
September 3, 2003
SamSys and Direct Data Corporation team up to provide RFID solutions
SAMSys, a world-leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID)
hardware solutions and RFID integration consulting services, today announced
that it has signed a value added reseller (VAR) agreement with Direct Data
Corporation, a leading provider of best of breed hardware, software, and
technical support solutions for ebusiness clients. Under this agreement, Direct Data
Corporation will use their unique experience in the deployment of state-of-the-art, cost
saving ebusiness solutions to incorporate SAMSys' RFID reader technology in their product offerings.
SAMSys offers a selection of reader solutions including standard frequency-specific modules,
custom-made application specific reader systems, and OEM modules to provide tailored solutions
for a wide variety of supply chain management, logistics management, and tracking and fulfillment
applications. In addition to providing reader solutions, SAMSys offers consulting services that
focus on the front-end of the RFID implementation process.
August 14, 2003
Direct Data Corporation is again named IBM Premier Business Partner
IBM has awarded Direct Data Corporation Premier Business Partner status for
the fourth consecutive year. In addition to maintaining the required IBM sales
and technical certifications and complying with IBM business practices, DDC
underwent a third party customer satisfaction survey as part of the IBM audit
process. Commenting on the news, Robert Rao, DDC President stated,
" Earning Premier status for the fourth consecutive year is a clear illustration of
our extreme commitment to customer satisfaction. Scoring a full 7 percent higher
than the previous year in this category confirms that we are on track. Providing
extraordinary customer support is what earns us the right to future business with
our valued customers. It cannot be taken for granted but remains a core value
that our entire Company must remain focused on."
February 18, 2003
IBM Awards DDC 'Fast Track" Winner for 2002
In a meeting of IBM Business Partners of the Americas' conducted at the IBM
annual PartnerWorld Conference & Exposition in New Orleans, IBM announced
the winners of their "Fast Track 2002" contest recognizing Direct Data
Corporation for outstanding performance in 2002. Dan Fortin, VP Business
Partners, IBM Americas provided his congratulations on DDC's leadership and
commitment to partnership with IBM.
January 10, 2003
Direct Data Corporation announces 6th year of over 30% annual growth
Continuing a five-year track record of over 30% revenue growth per year, Direct
Data Corporation announced that revenues in 2002 grew 33% over prior year
despite pressure from the weak economy and continued softness in the
technology buying market. During a period when solution providers are doing
everything they can to simply maintain existing customers, it was particularly
rewarding for the Company to have opened 90 new name accounts which
accounted for 31% of total revenues. DDC projects similar growth in 2003
through continued focus on providing its core solutions and services to the
middle market.
October 15,
2002
Inc Magazine names Direct Data Corporation to its Inc 500 ranking
Direct Data has been ranked # 112 on the 2002 Inc 500 list of America’s
fastest growing private companies. Started in 1982, the Inc 500 ranks the nations leading
entrepreneurial firms according to sales growth over the previous five years.
Former Inc 500 companies that have gone on to become household names
include Microsoft, Timberland, Domino's Pizza, and Patagonia.
The 2002
List reveals a
surprising resiliency within the entrepreneurial sector, where leading companies
are continuing to show dramatic rates of growth despite the prevailing economic
climate. "It is especially gratifying to be included in this years Inc 500
rankings," said founder and CEO Robert A. Rao.
"It shows that despite the recession and plight of technology based
companies, obstacles can be overcome if you focus on delivering real business
solutions and strong value to your customer."
October 8, 2002
Computer Reseller News spotlights DDC in industry 25 Rising Stars Report
Profiling Solution Providers that grew
fast in slow times, CRN recognized 25 channel players that beat the odds
by making dramatic revenue gains amid a sluggish high tech market.
Direct Data Corporation was named to this elite group who found ways to
grow rapidly during these turbulent economic times. To qualify for the Rising Stars list, applicants had to meet
eligibility criteria on the size, length, and scope of business operations and
submit audited financial documentation confirming the revenue figures.
Final ranking is based solely on sales growth between 1999 and 2001,
which has been the most trying period in the history of the IT industry.
September 23, 2002
4P Mobile Data Processing and DDC Announce Strategic Alliance
A strategic alliance has been announced by 4P
Mobile Data Processing and Direct Data Corporation to market and support the 4P
product line of Hand Held Computers in the USA market. 4P has been designing and
manufacturing palm and hand held computers since 1989 with solution focus in
Cash-in-Transit, Route Accounting, Meter Reading, Mass Transit, Healthcare,
Hospitality, Retail Sales, and Manufacturing. Commenting on the addition of the
4P Products to their current Solution Portfolio, Robert
A. Rao, DDC’s President stated, "The All-In-One design of the DAT Family
of products will provide a huge benefit to our customers. This is the only
deliverable product on the market that combines a hand held terminal with a
keypad, touch screen, magnetic card reader, receipt and label printer, smart
card reader/writer, bar code/RFID reader, IRDA interface, RS232 interface, and
PCMCIA slots - all in a single hand held form factor. We have already
tested a 5250 Emulator and developed a demonstration of wireless communication
to an IBM iSeries system in a retail environment. The possibilities for a
product of this design in the retail and customer service arenas are
limitless."
August 2, 2002
Vision Solutions announces that Direct Data Corporation is a new Vision Industry Partner (VIP)
Vision Solutions, a leading managed availability solutions provider, today announced that Direct Data Corporation is a new Vision Industry Partner (VIP). DDC began its relationship with the company as a "Platinum Reseller" in July 2002 after evaluating other potential partners and determining that Vision Solutions' offerings are more stable, reliable and robust.
DDC offers customers both Vision Suite(tm) and Symbiator. Vision Solutions' Vision Suite is one of the most recommended and widely deployed solutions for high availability, disaster recovery and continuous operations for the IBM iSeries (AS/400). Symbiator(r) integrates an enterprise by providing real-time information how you want it, where you want it, when you want it.
DDC and Vision Solutions also share an emphasis on excellent customer service. "We offer a wide variety of services, so customer satisfaction is integral to our success. It's critical that we pick partners that also focus on making customers happy and secure, and Vision Solutions has certainly demonstrated its commitment to that objective," said Rao.
July 17, 2002
IBM Announces
Greenstreak Promotion for iSeries at 50% Off
For a limited time only, if you acquire an eligible new IBM e-Server iSeries
Model 270 or 820 with specified processor and interactive features, or an
eligible Processor to Processor Feature Conversion under the "GreenStreak"
promotion, you can receive a 50% discount off of the single unit purchase price
of the new iSeries Model or Processor to Processor Feature Conversion. This
discount will apply to all other features ordered at the same time (as part of
the same order) on the new eligible Model 270 or 820 or the same serial
number machine that the eligible Processor to Processor Feature Conversion will
be installed on. This promotion has ended.
May 15, 2002
Direct Data Corporation becomes Citrix Solutions Network Member
Joining leading value added resellers and
consultants who produce innovative, high performance application server software
solutions, Direct Data Corporation has met all certification requirements and
become a member of the Citrix Solutions Network.
Utilizing Citrix Metaframe for Windows, DDC extends its Thin Client
strategy for 5250 users to also include Server-Based Computing, an application
deployment and management technology, which allows users to access applications
running on servers from a variety of devices. With server-based computing, all
desktop applications such as Microsoft Office, e-mail, project management, etc.
are installed on a server rather than on end-user devices (desktops or
notebooks). All application processing is performed on the server with the
end-user device handling only the input and output interfaces (keyboard, mouse,
and the graphical display). Given
the priority on lowering cost
and optimizing available IT budget dollars, the Server Based Computing model
provides Direct Data Corporation’s valued customers a significant reduction to
the cost of administration and support of the desktop environment.
January
18, 2002 Direct
Data Corporation announces 35% increase in Sales Revenue
In results presented
at Direct Data Corporation's recent 2002 kick-off meeting, the Company announced
completing 2001 with a 35% increase in Sales Revenue over the prior year. This
marks the 5th consecutive year of consistent company growth. DDC is forecasting
even greater growth in 2002 based on beginning the new year with over 100% more
sales representatives than in 2001 and with many new product solutions. The real
credit for the stellar performance goes to our strategic supply partners and,
most importantly, to our valued customers. Thank you all for your continued confidence
in Direct Data Corporation. January
11, 2002 Direct
Data Corporation announces the opening of its New York City office
Direct
Data Corporation proudly announces the opening of its midtown New York City office
to better serve our tri-state area customers. Mr. Michael A. Gallo, an IBM Certified
Solution Specialist with many years experience in the IBM midrange market as both
a user and as a Solution Provider, will direct DDC's sales and support efforts
for this location September
21, 2001 VARBusiness
reports iSeries Tops the Chart in Annual Report Card
For the third year
in a row, IBM took first place in the VARBusiness Annual Report Card (ARC). Its
iSeries server garnered top honors in the midrange server category with an overall
score of 81. Trailing by five points was Hewlett-Packard, which placed second
with an overall score of 76. IBM's pSeries and Sun Microsystems tied for third
with 75, and Compaq came in last place with 73--especially disappointing compared
to last year's second-place finish. August
14, 2001 Direct
Data Corporation announces the opening of its Kansas City office
Direct
Data Corporation proudly announces the opening of its Kansas City office at Corporate
Woods in Overland Park, KS. Mr. Kim Dickerman, bringing many years experience
in the IBM midrange market, will direct DDC's sales and support efforts for this
location.
August
10, 2001 Lease
a qualifying IBM and make no
payments until next year!
Direct Data Corporation reminds their valued
customer base that you can still order the IBM
and Storage products you need right now, and make no payments until next year!
When leasing a qualifying IBM
during the third quarter (July 16 through September 30, 2001), you won't have
to make your first payment until January of 2002. The lease term starts at end
of the no
cost deferral period, and the offer is valid for transaction sizes of $50,000
to $1 million. This is a great way to install the advanced e-business solutions
you need today, without impacting your 2001 budget July
12, 2001 Alliance
with BCC Technologies, Inc. announced
Direct Data Corporation has announced
an alliance with BCC Technologies, Inc.
Irvine, California to market BCC's
storage products as a BCC Authorized Reseller. BCC has been a leading manufacturer
of IBM AS/400 and RS/6000 midrange computer storage products, as well as Unix
and NT. Product offerings include a variety of tape subsystems, automated tape
libraries and AS/400 internal disk subsystems. Customers utilizing BBC Technologies'
products include Allstate Insurance, Chase Manhatten Bank, EDS, Fluor Daniel Company,
IBM Corporation Disaster Recovery, Johnson & Johnson, Oppenheimer Funds, Strouds,
and Walgreens.
July
10, 2001 Direct
Data Corporation announced IBM promotion for High Availability
For a limited
time only, users can receive a rebate when you acquire an eligible new IBM e-server
iSeries 400 9406 Model 8xx or a model upgrade to an eligible Model 8xx, that will
be used for High Availability (HA) more July
9, 2001 Direct
Data Corporation expanded
Direct Data Corporation has expanded the Philadelphia
Branch with the addition of Mr. Jim Forney located in Harrisburg, PA. Mr. Forney
has extensive experience in assisting IBM customers with the identification and
implementation of hardware, software, and support solutions. July
3, 2001 Availability
of the Printronix P5220 Line Matrix Printer announced
Direct Data Corporation,
an Authorized Reseller of Printronix Global Printing
Solutions, announced
the availability of the newly released P5220 Line Matrix Printer providing a draft
printing speed of 2000 lines per minute. more
June
22, 2001 Symbol
Technologies appointed Direct Data Corporation a Symbol
Value Partner Plus
This strategic alliance coupled with DDC's many
years experience in providing data collection solutions will extend an even greater
level of solution design and delivery to DDC's valued customer base. more May
11, 2001 Gottlieb
& Wertz authorized Direct Data Corporation to market QUEST
Gottlieb
& Wertz, Inc. an Indianapolis, Indiana ISV member of IBM's PartnerWorld for
Developers has authorized Direct Data Corporation, an IBM Premier Business to
market their QUEST Case Management System for the iSeries 400 to Court entities
within the continental USA. more
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