LAKE FOREST, CA, January 11, 2010 — Technologent, a leading national provider of technology infrastructure solution for Fortune 1000 companies, has been re-certified as a National Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise — West, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the Woman’s Business Enterprise – West is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women. Accepted by over 700 major corporations across the country and a number of federal and government agencies, the WBENC is one of the largest third-party certifier’s of businesses in the United States.
“I am tremendously pleased and excited about our WBENC certification. The WBENC is recognized for setting the certification gold standard for women’s business enterprises and we consider our WBENC certification to be an important marketing tool for expanding Technologent’s visibility among decision makers in the corporate supply chain.” said Lezlie Gallaway, CEO of Technologent. “Our certification allows us to provide exceptional technology solutions while helping companies and organizations meet their diversity goals.”
Technologent’s WBENC certification plays an important role in the company’s overall business strategy and helps the company penetrate strategic accounts who value supplier diversity and procurement. The company embraces the power of diversity because it enriches the work environment and provides social and economic benefits to the communities the company serves.
ABOUT TECHNOLOGENT
Technologent is a leading national provider of technology infrastructure solutions for Fortune 1000 companies, aiding in bridging the gap between technology infrastructure and business strategy. Technologent serves the complete technology life cycle, including assessment, design, integration, system management and financing. The company offers its customers unparalleled expertise, exceptional service and technology from best-of-breed partners. Technologent’s strong network of provider partners includes Sun Microsystems, Microsoft, VMware, HP, NetApp, IBM, Hitachi Data Systems and others. Technologent is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. To find out more about Technologent, please visit www.technologent.com.
ABOUT WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL (WBENC)
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the leading advocate for, and authority on, Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) as suppliers and vendors to the nation's corporations. Founded in 1997, WBENC is also the nation’s leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with WBENC certification accepted by more than 1,000 corporations, representing America’s most prestigious brands, as well as government entities at the state, local and Federal levels. Throughout the year, WBENC’s RPOs provide opportunities for interactions between more than 250 member corporations and 9,000 certified WBEs at business building events and other forums. WBENC is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that seeks and accepts donations from corporations, foundations and individuals that support its mission and programs. For more information, please visit www.wbenc.org.
Contact: Monica Dozier
Title: Director of Marketing
Email: monica.dozier@technologent.com
Phone: 888.387.8001