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For Immediate Release
World Wide Technology Announces Three Year Contract with VHA Inc.
National Health Care Alliance Selects WWT to Provide
IT Products and Solutions to its 2,400 Members
ST. LOUIS (May 15, 2007) – World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT), a market-leading systems integrator that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions, has signed a three year IT products and solutions agreement with VHA Inc., an alliance that represents 2,400 not-for-profit health care organizations nationwide.
“VHA selected World Wide Technology for its long-standing history as a top systems integrator and their success in delivering technology solutions to the healthcare industry,” said Amy Anthony, vice president of supplier services with VHA. “We place a strong emphasis on working with our members to improve their technology infrastructure and enhance patient care through the deployment of advanced solutions including secure wireless networks and asset tracking through active RFID technology.”
VHA is a national alliance of leading not-for-profit health care organizations that work together to improve the health of the communities they serve. VHA delivers industry leading supply chain management services and directs and promotes the formation of regional and national member networks that allow members to work together to solve common clinical and operational challenges. Based in Irving, Texas, VHA has 17 regional offices across the United States.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding organization like VHA and to assist its member hospitals in meeting their technology needs,” said Robert Olwig, vice president of business strategy for WWT. “Our technical expertise and understanding of the healthcare market combined with our supply chain solutions and national footprint of distribution and integration facilities, uniquely positions WWT to enhance and support the IT needs of VHA members.”
Health care organizations are turning to WWT to deliver IT solutions that streamline costs, increase productivity and improve patient care. The company offers technology products from more than 3,000 manufacturers and maintains over 1,000 technology certifications to ensure it provides the latest in technology solutions and creates true value for its customers. WWT is a member of Cisco’s Healthcare Vertical Select Program and has strong relationships with many healthcare solution providers including AeroScout, PanGo, and Motion Computing.
About WWT
World Wide Technology Inc. is a systems integrator that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions to the commercial, government and telecom sectors. The company brings to market a powerful blend of knowledge, infrastructure and technology to help its customers manage the planning, procurement and deployment of IT products and solutions. Based in St. Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders including Boeing (NYSE: BA); Dell (NASDAQ: DELL); Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO); AT&T Inc., formerly SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: US:T); Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and the U.S. Air Force. WWT employs over 1,100 people and operates more than 1.6 million square-feet of warehousing, distribution and integration space in 20 facilities throughout the world. For more information on World Wide Technology, visit www.wwt.com.