Tripp Lite Hosts Channel Partners at 2018 Strategic Alliance Conference

CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, hosted its annual Strategic Alliance partner conference on August 1-3, 2018, in Chicago. The conference was an opportunity for Tripp Lite and its premier channel partners to strengthen their relationship as they pursue the mutual goal of continued success.

Against the backdrop of the Chicago skyline, channel partners interacted with Tripp Lite product experts in the company's Integrated Solutions Center, a state-of-the-art product showroom and demonstration space at Tripp Lite corporate headquarters. A popular topic was the Internet of Things and its reliance on edge computing, the fastest growing trend in IT. Through informative breakout sessions, partners learned how Tripp Lite's more than 4,000 products can provide countless solutions for edge-computing infrastructure. A session was also devoted to the diverse sales and marketing resources that are available exclusively to Tripp Lite partners.

The final day of the conference, held at Chicago's historic Theater on the Lake, was highlighted by the presentation of awards to Tripp Lite's highest-achieving partners. Synnex was recognized at the platinum level as the distributor partner with the highest growth in 2017. Tech Data achieved gold status in the same category. PCM and SHI received platinum and gold awards, respectively, as the reseller partners with the highest growth.

Three partners were honored with the 2017 Sales Excellence award for superior achievement in sales growth, strategic partnership, accessibility and teamwork. The winners represent the best of the best in their respective channel: CDW (IT Distribution), Anixter (Datacom) and Essendant (Office Supply). After the awards ceremony, a panel of Tripp Lite executives held an interactive question and answer session.

Overall, the conference provided Tripp Lite's premier partners with a better understanding of product solutions, as well as sales and marketing strategies for the coming year. The conference reinforces Tripp Lite's commitment to channel loyalty.

"Tripp Lite's success depends on the success of our partners. Our Strategic Alliance conference was a great opportunity to honor the achievements of our partners and further educate them about the advantages of partnering with Tripp Lite," said Shane Kilfoil, Senior Vice President of Global Sales. "We take pride in the excellent support and resources we offer, and we look forward to another year of collaboration and growth."

About Tripp Lite
Outstanding product reliability and exceptional service have been Tripp Lite trademarks for over 95 years. Tripp Lite´s innovations include the world's first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers and the world's most trusted premium surge protector?the Isobar®?with more than 19 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 4,000 different products, including UPS systems, rack systems and cooling solutions, PDUs, PowerAlert® software for enterprise-level system management and control, surge protectors, KVM switches, cables and connectivity products, inverters, power strips and notebook accessories. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite's sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite's website: http://www.tripplite.com.

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