Amherst Corporate Computer Sales & Solutions Named Microsoft Authorized Large Account Reseller

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Amherst Corporate Computer Sales & Solutions, a leading reseller of computer technology products and services, has been named a Microsoft Authorized Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft's fiscal year 2000, beginning July 1, 1999. This elite authorization recognizes Amherst as a market leader serving the sub-Fortune 1000 middle market, and its commitment to it has been upgraded by Microsoft. Amherst joins a select group of technology companies, including Compaq Computer Corporation and Dell Computer Corporation, authorized to sell Microsoft Enterprise and Microsoft Select Licensing agreements to corporations with 500 or more and 1000 or more PC's respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • Amherst Corporate Computer Sales & Solutions has been named a Microsoft Authorized Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft's fiscal year 2000, beginning July 1, 1999.
  • This elite authorization recognizes Amherst as a market leader serving the sub-Fortune 1000 middle market.
  • Amherst joins a select group of technology companies, including Compaq Computer Corporation and Dell Computer Corporation, authorized to sell Microsoft Enterprise and Microsoft Select Licensing agreements.
  • Amherst serves corporations with 500 or more PC's, while Compaq serves corporations with 1000 or more PC's.
  • Amherst's LAR authorization comes amidst a year filled with initiatives to improve already high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • CustomCommerce, Amherst's Web-based e-commerce application, has been embraced by nearly 1000 users since its February launch.
  • Amherst has extended service partnership agreements with Data General and Unisys.
  • Amherst is an authorized dealer of Compaq, HP, and IBM products and is a Microsoft Authorized Large Account Reseller and a Microsoft Solutions Provider.
  • Amherst leads the industry in sourcing approximately 200,000 products and services from over 3,000 manufacturers.

Statistics:

  • 1000 users have embraced CustomCommerce, Amherst's Web-based e-commerce application, since its February launch.
  • 200,000 products and services are sourced from over 3,000 manufacturers by Amherst.
  • Amherst has sales offices in Amherst, NH, Sunnyvale, Calif., and Tampa, Fla.
  • 3,000 manufacturers provide products and services to Amherst.
  • Corporations with 500 or more PC's can purchase Microsoft Enterprise and Microsoft Select Licensing agreements from Amherst.
  • Compaq serves corporations with 1000 or more PC's, while Amherst serves corporations with 500 or more PC's.

Sources:

  • Amherst Corporate Computer Sales & Solutions press release, July 8, 1999
  • Microsoft Authorized Large Account Reseller (LAR) program information
  • Amherst Corporate Computer Sales & Solutions website
  • Compaq Computer Corporation and Dell Computer Corporation press releases
  • Data General and Unisys press releases