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Comstor Rolls Out 9th Global Edition of Highly Acclaimed Handbook

One of Industry’s First Cisco Reference Guides Specifically Designed for iPad and Android 

Tarrytown, NY, January 18, 2012 - Westcon Group, a value-added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers, today announced their Comstor business unit has unveiled the latest version of its highly acclaimed handbook.  Marking the 9^th annual edition, the de facto Cisco reference guide is one of the industry’s first to be made available as applications for iPad and Android smart phones.  The handbook is also accessible via fully searchable PDF on USB flash drive, in print, or on the global and local Comstor Web sites.

Featuring valuable information on thousands of Cisco products, the handbook includes the latest product “Quick Reference Guide” -- as well as updated data on the company’s portfolio of programs and services.  Leveraging the reference tool, reseller partners can gain critical insight to support sales initiatives of customized Cisco offerings, including its newly expanded TelePresence portfolio.

“When it comes to depth and breadth of experience in Cisco technology, no other distributor comes close to Comstor,” said Robert Clinton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Westcon Group.  “Our new handbook offers reseller partners unprecedented insight into the latest in new and emerging technologies, thereby creating significant new revenue opportunities based on Cisco solutions.  Building on the success of previous editions, we’re proud to offer partners access to the latest generation of this acclaimed sales tool.”

The Comstor Solutions Handbook offers many significant enhancements, including information on new opportunities offered by Comstor’s custom-built, configured-to-order Cisco products.  It also delivers detailed information on Cisco TelePresence solutions, including the newly acquired Tandberg portfolio.  As in previous years, the book provides updated information on Cisco Partner Programs, describes how Comstor helps partners achieve certification – and offers access to industry insight from leading market analysts, such as Current Analysis.

“The Comstor handbook is a great resource to take on calls with clients, prospects and partners,” said Jack Fraser, Technical Resource Manager, Preferred Data Systems.  “The data is both concise and well organized, and it covers more than 80 percent of the information we typically need.  It’s also a great training aid to our technical staff.” 

To learn more about the Handbook or to order a copy, please contact your local Comstor representative or visit: http://us.comstor.com/gswi/media/comstor/static/comstor_handbook_v9/index.html.  

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About Westcon Group
Westcon Group, Inc. is a value added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers.  The company’s Comstor business unit is dedicated solely to global distribution of Cisco offerings.  Westcon’s teams create unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the business of its global partners.  Strong relationships at every level of the Westcon Group organization enable partners to receive support tailored to their needs.  From global logistics and flexible customized financing solutions to pre-sales, technical and engineering assistance, the company works with partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue.  Westcon Group’s portfolio of market-leading vendors includes:  Cisco, Avaya, Brocade, Polycom, Check Point, and Blue Coat.  For more information, please visit www.comstor.com or www.westcongroup.com. 

Media Contact:

Craig Librett

Westcon Group

(914) 357-1747
craig.librett@westcon.com