Geeks On Call(R) Selects Ingram Micro As Major Supplier of Technology Products
August 01 2008 - 9:08AM
PR Newswire (US)
NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Geeks On Call
Holdings, Inc. (OTC:GOCH) (BULLETIN BOARD: GOCH) , a premier
national provider of professional IT solutions to small business
and residential customers through its national network of franchise
and Company-owned locations under the trade names Geeks On Call(R),
1-800-905-GEEK(TM), and CallTheGeeks.com(TM), announced today that
it has selected Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the world's largest
wholesale technology distributor, as its primary distributor. In
addition to their signature professional on-site computer services,
Geeks On Call franchisees supply technology products to their
customers, evaluating the needs of each customer through private
consultation to determine the best individual solution. As part of
their agreement with Ingram Micro, Geeks on Call franchise partners
will have access to the product offerings of the leading computer
and peripheral manufacturers, as well as a complete line of
computer parts, components and supplies. Geeks On Call will likely
expand its relationship with Ingram Micro over time in order to
deliver additional product, service and marketing programs to its
network of over 230 franchise locations. Demonstrating the
immediate effect of this relationship, Ingram Micro recently
assisted Geeks On Call in achieving authorized reseller status with
Hewlett Packard, the industry's leading manufacturer in the
industry of desktop and laptop computers and servers. According to
Geeks On Call CEO Richard Cole, "Our relationship with Ingram Micro
represents a significant opportunity for our franchisees because it
will provide them with competitive purchasing ability on par with
other top Value Added Resellers and solution providers. We are
thrilled to be able to offer our franchisees this valuable resource
to grow their businesses." About Ingram Micro As a vital link in
the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and
profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through
unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical
support, financial services, and product aggregation and
distribution. The company serves 150 countries and is the only
broad-based global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit
http://www.ingrammicro.com/. About Geeks On Call Geeks On Call is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (OTC:GOCH)
(BULLETIN BOARD: GOCH) . Founded in 1999, the Company is a pioneer
in the mobile, rapid-response on-site IT service concept. Under the
trade names Geeks On Call(R), 1-800-905-GEEK(TM), and
CallTheGeeks.com(TM), the Company's certified IT professionals
service small businesses and residential customers through its
national network of franchise and Company-owned locations. They
provide computer privacy and security solutions, hardware and
network installations and troubleshooting, as well as repairs,
upgrades and consulting. Geeks On Call also co-markets through
endorsed vendor relationships with other Franchisors, who offer GOC
services to their franchisees as a value-added benefit. Over 250
independently owned and operated franchises have been granted, with
new franchise and Corporate locations opening regularly. For more
information, including franchising and Endorsed Vendor Program
opportunities, call 1-800-905-GEEK or visit
http://www.geeksoncall.com/. Send an email of inquiry to .
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actual results, changes in risks, uncertainties or assumptions
underlying or affecting such statements, or for prospective events
that may have a retroactive effect. Contacts: Investor Relations
Gerard Adams President Wall Street Grand LLC 888-925-8247 Jennifer
Allesandro Geeks On Call I/R (757) 531-7410 Media Relations Shana
Keith Porter Novelli (404) 995-4557 DATASOURCE: Geeks On Call
CONTACT: Investor Relations, Gerard Adams, President of Wall Street
Grand LLC, +1-888-925-8247, ; or Jennifer Allesandro of Geeks On
Call I/R, +1-757-531-7410, ; or Media Relations, Shana Keith of
Porter Novelli, +1-404-995-4557, Web site:
http://www.geeksoncall.com/ http://www.ingrammicro.com/
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