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Nov 23, 2007 Ottawa, Ontario – The Utility Company, a single-source provider of technology, communications and business management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses across North America, today announced several management team appointments along with expanded market coverage of Utility Service Provider franchises.
Key management team appointments include:
Janice Siddons - Chief Operating Officer Scott Jackson - VP of Technology Services Jason Creally - VP of Sales Aaron Bradley - Director of Marketing
The enhancements to management and overall personnel will be integral in supporting our new Connected Office 3.0 Technology-as-a-Service program – the first single-source solution addressing ALL things technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). Connected Office 3.0 focuses on the five main areas of technology for business: IT (network, desktop, security, and storage), business applications, Web/Internet, copier/printer and telecommunications.
“In 2007, we achieved a lot in terms of laying the groundwork for establishing ourselves in the marketplace with a rapidly expanding base of customers and franchises across the United States and Canada,” stated Mark Scott, President and Founder of The Utility Company. “Having a solid, experienced management team, particularly in this dynamic market, is critical to ensuring that we plan and manage our growth properly and maintain the highest standards of corporate ethics and customer service.”
Key highlights for 2007 include:
Franchise Expansion Covering Over 40 Markets SMB End-user Adoption Doubling Each Month Named to “Top 25 Newsmakers in 2007” by Computer Dealer News (CDN) Recognized by Computer Reseller News (CRN) as Top Technology Service Franchise Nominated for Ottawa Centre for Research & Innovation “2007 Most Promising New Technology Company” Release of Connected Office 3.0 Technology-as-a-Service Program The Utility Company continues to expand its market coverage across North America with Utility Service Provider franchise locations now in the following regions:
Pacific – Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver West – Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Red Deer (AB), Calgary, Albuquerque Central – Chicago, St Louis, Thunder Bay North East – Boston, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Ottawa, Toronto, Georgetown, Barrie, Newmarket, Aurora, Markham, Montreal, North Bay, Peterborough South East – Atlanta, Brunswick (GA), Richmond (VA), Washington (DC)
“We are working hard to establish our footprint in all the major cities in North America. We really believe our business model is the only way to create a national single-source technology provider for the SMB market, that has the necessary local touch and business-technology consulting expertise,” concluded Scott. “Early in 2008, we will be rolling out a national accounts program to offer our Connected Office services to organizations with multiple locations both regionally and nationally. Our service delivery model, coupled with our local Utility Service Providers, will bring tremendous value to these types of multi-location businesses in professional services, healthcare, financial services and franchises, to name a few.”