Comark Founders Inducted into Industry Hall of Fame; Charles Wolande and Philip Corcoran Honored Among Those Who Transformed the Technology Industry.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. 2003 TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003 Insight Enterprises Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIT NSIT Networking Services and Information Technologies (University of Chicago) NSIT Nova Scotia Institute of Technology NSIT Not Safe In Taxis NSIT Netaji Subash Institute of Technology NSIT Network Systems and Information Technology ) ("Insight") today announced that Charles S. Wolande and Philip E. Corcoran, co-founders of former Comark Inc. acquired by Insight Enterprises in 2002, were inducted into the Industry Hall of Fame. The award was given in recognition for their outstanding contributions to the technology industry and lasting impact on society. The seventh annual Industry Hall of Fame awards ceremony was held on Nov. 17, 2003, during the COMDEX convention in Las Vegas, and was co-hosted by CRN CRN Computer Reseller News CRN Crown CRN Council for Responsible Nutrition CRN Crane CRN Community Recycling Network CRN Course Reference Number CRN Center for Responsible Nanotechnology CRN Cornish (SIL code, UK) , COMDEX Las Vegas 2003 and the Computer History Museum. "I congratulate my friends and colleagues, Chuck Wolande and Phil Corcoran, on their induction into the Industry Hall of Fame. It is well deserved," said Timothy A. Crown, Insight Enterprises' chief executive officer. "Their delivery of advanced and customized technology service solutions to businesses was truly unparalleled, and I am proud that their legacy lives on in the blueprint for Insight's single source business model." The acquisition of Comark provided Insight with service capabilities essential to the adoption of a single source business model for technology products and services, and placed Insight on the leading edge of the current industrywide shift emphasizing total business solutions. Corcoran and Wolande continue with Insight in advisory roles and remain influential in the industry. "As we saw the needs of our customers changing along with the changing dynamics of the channel, Phil and I knew the future for companies like Comark was to sell the total solution," said Wolande. "It's gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to know that our vision and the business model we built continues on at Insight," said Corcoran. "We're honored by this award and pleased that we have been able to make a difference in this industry." Established in 1997, the Industry Hall of Fame is the most anticipated event in the high-tech industry, recognizing pivotal figures in the industry and honoring the world's most dynamic innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Inductees are hand-selected by the CRN editorial staff, which singles out pioneers who have transformed the technology industry with new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. , revolutionary concepts and ingenious technology. Industry Hall of Fame alumni include legendary leaders of highly recognized companies such as William Hewlett, Andy Grove, Bill Gates (person) Bill Gates - William Henry Gates III, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, which he co-founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. In 1994 Gates is a billionaire, worth $9.35b and Microsoft is worth about $27b. , Steve Jobs Steve Jobs - Stephen Jobs and Charles Geschke Charles M. "Chuck" Geschke (b. 1939) is best known as the co-founder with John Warnock of Adobe Systems Inc., the graphics and publishing software company, in 1982. ; industry renowned engineers and developers such as Philip Zimmermann, Steve Wozniak (person) Steve Wozniak - Co-founder of Apple Computer with Steve Jobs on 01 April 1976 and the inventor of the Apple II personal computer. , Bill Joy, Ray Ozzie and Drew Major; outspoken visionaries such as Steve Ballmer, Larry Ellison, Chip Lacy and Philippe Kahn; and other industry catalysts, such as Douglas Engelbart, Mort Rosenthal, Tim Berners-Lee, Don Estridge, Vint Cerf and Bill Millard. For additional information about the Industry Hall of Fame, visit the CRN Web site at www.crn.com/hof. About Insight Enterprises Inc. Insight Enterprises Inc. is a leading provider of information technology ("IT") products and services to businesses in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The company has approximately 4,000 employees worldwide and generated sales of $2.9 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended Dec. 31, 2002. Insight Enterprises Inc. is ranked No. 506 on Fortune Magazine's 2003 "Fortune 1000" list. For more information about Insight Enterprises Inc., call 480-902-1001 in the United States or visit www.insight.com. |
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