Tech Data Canada announced today that it has been selected as the winner of the Distributor of the Year Award at the 2012 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The tenth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel, located in Yorkville, Toronto on November 13th, 2012.

“As recognized at the annual IMPACT Awards, there is tremendous momentum in our Partner Community because stronger customer relationships are being built,” said Mark Dodds, Vice-President of Small Business, Midmarket Solutions & Partners, Microsoft Canada Inc. “Technology Partners like Tech Data Canada are always finding new and exciting ways to develop and deliver innovative technology solutions, making them true leaders in their respective fields.”

Tech Data Canada was chosen as the winner of the Distributor of the Year Award for developing a Microsoft Specialized Business Unit, which included a new sales strategy, focus on training, and promotions for all sales levels. As a result, Tech Data Canada was able to achieve its 35% growth goal by the end of the second half of the year.

We are pleased to receive this recognition for Distributor of the Year. "This award is a culmination of the ongoing success of our partnership and engagement with Microsoft’s partner community," said Rick Reid, President of Tech Data Canada.

For more information on the winning solutions at the 2012 IMPACT Awards, please visit

http://www.microsoft.ca/awards