BlueStar, a leading global distributor of ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and Security technology solutions, has been named a Motorola Solutions' Empower Circle winner for 2013. This prestigious honor recognizes select Motorola channel partners and distributors for outstanding performance.

A Motorola Solutions' Value-Added Distributor since 1994 in Canada and 2005 in the U.S., BlueStar was one of only 100 companies around the globe selected for Empower Circle recognition. Empower Circle honorees successfully achieved a key performance benchmark in 2013, such as the highest percentage revenue growth over plan, the greatest year-over-year revenue growth or the highest percentage growth within a peer group. Winners also were recognized for their customer excellence performance and focus on expansion products and/or vertical markets.

According to Mark Kroh, Vice President of North America Channels for Motorola Solutions, "Motorola Solutions' Empower Circle awards recognize our best channel partners in 2013 for their dedication and performance. Their ability to focus on selling solutions, penetrate emerging verticals and drive our expansion portfolio has contributed to their success in being a trusted advisor with our mutual customers."
BlueStar was honored to receive this award for a third year in a row.  "We are very proud of the successful partnership we've developed with Motorola Solutions over the years," said BlueStar President and CEO, Steve Cuntz. "We've been able to combine Motorola Solutions' diverse hardware and software offerings with our own extensive value-adds, which in turn has provided additional success for our reseller partners."

ABOUT MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "MSI." To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/partner

ABOUT BLUESTAR
BlueStar is the leading global distributor of solutions-based ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and Security technology. BlueStar works exclusively with value-added resellers, providing them with complete solutions, business development, and marketing support. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support, and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers. BlueStar is the exclusive distributor for the In-a-Box Solutions Series , delivering hardware, software and critical accessories in one bundle with technology solutions across all verticals. For more information, please contact BlueStar at 1-800-354-9776 or visit www.bluestarinc.com.

CONTACT INFO:

Kelly Luken
BlueStar
800-354-9776 x 3293
kluken@bluestarinc.com
www.bluestarinc.com