Hunt Valley, MD – November 12, 2020 – Data Networks, a Microsoft Gold partner and premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial organizations, is pleased to announce it has earned the Microsoft Gold Cloud Productivity competency.

This achievement validates Data Networks’ exceptional capabilities around advising on and building, deploying, integrating, securing, and managing a wide range of Microsoft Office 365 solutions.

This latest competency distinguishes Data Networks as a proven provider of the latest Microsoft cloud and hybrid solutions, and adds to a portfolio that includes the Gold competency in Messaging, along with Silver competencies in Datacenter and Collaboration & Content.

“As more organizations turn to the cloud for enhanced productivity and access, earning the Microsoft Gold Competency for Cloud Productivity is a timely accomplishment for our team. This new status assures customers that we’re committed to helping them leverage the cloud for many immediate and long-term benefits, including operational continuity and efficiencies, collaboration, cost savings, and secure access to information anywhere, any time, and from any device,” says Patrick Regan, Data Networks President and CEO.

As a Microsoft Gold-certified partner with multiple certifications and competencies, Data Networks has successfully performed hundreds of Microsoft engagements and has the technical know-how and hands-on experience to design, implement, and manage any Microsoft-based solution.

If you’re interested in collaborating with a Microsoft Gold-certified partner to move to the cloud and get the most value out of your investment, connect with us online, via email, or by calling (844) GET-DNET.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. Over the last 37 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Audio Video, and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

New Brands Include Anywhere Cart, Microsoft,
Mist Systems, Palo Alto Networks

Hunt Valley, MD – October 12, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial organizations, is pleased to announce it has received authorization from the Maryland Enterprise Education Consortium (MEEC) to resell new products and solutions under Categories 1, 4, and 5 of the MEEC IT Hardware Contract UMD-972016.

Per the Modification Solicitation 2020 issued on May 26, 2020, the Data Networks portfolio of products, solutions, and services available via the MEEC IT Hardware Contract now include:

• Category 1 | Desktop, Laptop, Portable Computers: Microsoft Surface Devices
• Category 4 | Network Hardware: Mist Systems and Palo Alto Networks
• Category 5 | Computer Hardware Peripherals: Anywhere Cart

Data Networks holds awards in all five categories of the MEEC IT Hardware Contract to also include solutions from Category 2 (Data Storage Devices & Systems) and Category 3 (Server Class Hardware & Virtual Computing).

Through these awards, Maryland education and government organizations can utilize Data Networks for a broad range of leading IT hardware and related services in support of their missions. For a complete list of our MEEC awards, including product lines and pricing, visit www.datanetworks.com/about/contracts.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. With more than 35 years of in-depth experience serving both public and private K-16+ institutions, public libraries, and museums in the State of Maryland, the team at Data Networks understands the challenges faced by these customers and has the technical expertise, strategic partners, and contract relationships required to meet their needs. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – September 9, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial customers, announced today that the Company has been recognized by The Baltimore Business Journal (BBJ) in the business publication’s annual listing of the “Largest Cybersecurity Companies” in the greater Baltimore region.

Ranking based on number of Baltimore-area employees, this BBJ list recognizes the largest cybersecurity companies in the Baltimore area, a wide region encompassing thousands of private companies in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties. Companies submitted for consideration must be privately owned with office headquarters in the Baltimore region.

Annually, the BBJ incrementally releases the area’s highest-achieving companies across many fields and categories. Through the years, Data Networks continues to be recognized in various categories, including “Top Private Company” and “Top IT Consulting Firm” in greater Baltimore.

The Baltimore Business Journal’s complete listing of “Largest Cybersecurity Companies in Greater Baltimore” is available on the business publication’s website.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. For more than 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Audio Visual, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – August 18, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial customers, announced today that the Company has been recognized by The Baltimore Business Journal (BBJ) in the business publication’s annual listing of the “Top 100 Private Companies” in the greater Baltimore region.

Based on 2019 revenue, this BBJ list recognizes top-performing private companies in the Baltimore area, a wide region encompassing thousands of private companies in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of greater Baltimore’s top 100 private companies,” said Patrick Regan, President, Data Networks. “Our team is deeply proud of its local roots even as we expand well beyond the Mid-Atlantic region. Our continued placement on various BBJ lists is a testament to the evolution we have undergone since our 1983 debut to the IT industry.”

Annually, the BBJ incrementally releases the area’s highest-achieving companies across many fields and categories. Through the years, Data Networks continues to be recognized in various categories, including “Top Cybersecurity Firm” and “Top IT Consulting Firm” in greater Baltimore.

The Baltimore Business Journal’s complete listing of “Top 100 Private Companies in Greater Baltimore” is available on the business publication’s website.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. For more than 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Audio Visual, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – August 10, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial organzations, is pleased to announce it has received authorization from the Maryland Enterprise Education Consortium (MEEC) to resell its comprehensive IT security portfolio, under all categories of the MEEC IT Security Services and Solutions Contract.

In effect until June 30, 2024, the Contract enables MEEC members from public and private K-16+ institutions, public libraries, and museums in the state of Maryland, to purchase a variety of IT security services and solutions from Data Networks, under all six categories of the Contract:

• Category 1: IT Security Assessment and IT Security Services
  Study + situation analysis, security policy creation + update, risk identification, vulnerability scan, and several other security assessments and services
• Category 2: Security Information + Event Management Solutions
  Cisco | Dell RSA | McAfee | Palo Alto | Splunk | Symantec
• Category 3: Endpoint + Data Protection Solutions
  Carbon Black | Cisco | Datto | Malwarebytes | McAfee | Palo Alto | Sophos | Symantec | Trend Micro | Veeam
• Category 4: Intrusion Detection/Prevention, + Monitoring Solutions
  Cisco | McAfee | Palo Alto | SonicWall | Symantec | Trend Micro | WatchGuard
• Category 5: Identity Management + Governance Solutions
  Cisco
• Category 6: Other IT Security Products + Solutions
  Dell Boomi, Dell SecureWorks, KnowBe4, VMware Workspace One

Through this award and others, Maryland education and government organizations can utilize Data Networks for a broad range of leading IT solutions and related services in support of their missions. For a complete list of the Company’s contract awards, visit www.datanetworks.com/about/contracts.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. With more than 35 years of in-depth experience serving both public and private K-16+ institutions, public libraries, and museums in the State of Maryland, the team at Data Networks understands the challenges faced by these customers and has the technical expertise, strategic partners, and contract relationships required to meet their needs. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – June 9, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial customers, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Data Networks to its 2020 Solution Provider 500 list.

Each year, CRN releases its list of top 500 solution providers, a ranking of the leading IT channel partner organizations across North America by revenue. CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list serves as the industry’s benchmark for recognizing the top-performing technology integrators, strategic service providers, and IT consultants.

“CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list showcases the top IT channel partner organizations across North America,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “This year, companies on this list represent a combined revenue of $393 billion, a data point that underscores the impact and influence these solution providers have on the IT industry. On behalf of The Channel Company, I’d like to congratulate these companies for their outstanding contributions to the growth and success of our industry.”

“We are honored to be named to the Solution Provider 500 list for the seventh year,” said Patrick Regan, President, Data Networks. “Since making our debut on this list in 2013, we have succeeded in keeping pace with the rapidly changing demands of the IT marketplace. Our continued placement on this list highlights the evolution we have undergone as we enhance our core offerings to include managed IT services and expanded cyber security capabilities.”

CRN’s complete 2020 Solution Provider 500 list is available online at www.CRN.com/SP500 and a sample from the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. For more than 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Audio Visual, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com

Hunt Valley, MD – April 2, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial customers, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Data Networks to its 2020 Tech Elite 250 list.

This annual list acknowledges the top tier of North American IT solution providers that have earned the highest number of advanced technical certifications from leading technology vendors, scaled to their company size. These organizations have differentiated themselves as premier solution providers, earning multiple, top-level IT certifications, specializations, and partner program designations from the industry’s most prestigious technology providers.

Each year, The Channel Company’s research group and CRN editors work together to identify the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the North American IT channel. Solution providers that have earned these elite designations—enabling them to deliver exclusive products, services, and customer support—are then selected from a pool of online applicants.

“Solution providers that continue to pursue vendor certifications and extend their skill sets across various technologies and IT practices are proving their commitment to delivering the greatest business value to their customers through an incomparable level of service,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “Our CRN Tech Elite 250 list recognizes leading solution providers with expansive technical knowledge and esteemed certifications for exactly that reason.”

“We are honored to again be named to the Tech Elite 250 —an ambitious group of solution providers boasting the most advanced IT certifications available from top technology suppliers,” said Patrick Regan, President, Data Networks. “Our placement on this list speaks to our ability to deliver the highest level of professional services and our commitment to keeping our technical teams on the leading edge of developing technologies.”

Data Networks’ large number of industry and vendor-specific certifications lets us simplify enterprise IT and enable customers to achieve optimum business outcomes. For a complete list of Data Networks partnerships and competencies, visit our partners page.

Coverage of the Tech Elite 250 is featured in the April issue of CRN, and online at www.CRN.com/TechElite250.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. For more than 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com

Hunt Valley, MD – March 26, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT today announced it has achieved the Platinum Solution Provider tier in Dell Technologies’ Partner Program again for 2020.

As a Platinum Partner with 14 separate portfolio competencies, Data Networks serves a vital role in providing the essential infrastructure solutions organizations need to build their digital future, transform IT, and protect their most important asset – information.

We are proud to hold the Platinum level of partnership with Dell Technologies. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to partnering with Dell and is proof of our credentials and ability to deliver more options and value to our customers. We look forward to continued success with this key partner,” says Patrick Regan, Data Networks President and CEO.

The Platinum tier validates the momentum Data Networks is experiencing and recognizes its outstanding capabilities around designing, implementing, and supporting the enterprise. The company holds portfolio competencies in 14 areas from the desktop to the data center, with every single member of the sales and service delivery teams earning credentials.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. Over the last 37 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Audio Video, and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – March 24, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial customers, is pleased to announce the addition of Human Resources Manager Mallory Kola, PHR, SHRM-CP.

In this new role, Mallory reports directly to CEO Patrick Regan and is responsible for supporting Data Networks in further developing its talent, culture, and HR processes.

Data Networks is thrilled to have Mallory join its management team. As a highly regarded senior human resources leader, Mallory’s strategic insight, interpersonal skills, and team-focused approach will benefit the Company’s continued growth.

Mallory brings more than 12 years of human resources experience to this position, most recently as Associate Director of Human Resources at Goucher College, where she worked since 2011. Her responsibilities included employee relations, benefit selection and administration, compliance, onboarding, HRIS administration, and recruitment.

Prior to her work at Goucher College, Mallory was the Human Resources Generalist for the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel where she handled employee relations, benefits, and other HR duties for 150 employees.

Mallory is a graduate of Goucher College and has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Dance, with a concentration in Arts Administration.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. Over the last 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – February 18, 2020 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial organzations, is pleased to announce it has received authorization from the Maryland Enterprise Education Consortium (MEEC) to resell the full portfolio of Cisco networking products and solutions under Category 4 of the MEEC IT Hardware Contract UMD-972016.

Data Networks holds awards in all five categories of the MEEC IT Hardware Contract, including:

• Category 1: Desktop, Laptop, & Portable Computers
• Category 2: Data Storage Devices & Systems
• Category 3: Server Class Hardware & Virtual Computing
• Category 4: Network Hardware
• Category 5: Computer Hardware Peripherals

Through these awards, Maryland education and government organizations can utilize Data Networks for a broad range of leading IT hardware and related services in support of their missions. For a complete list of our MEEC awards, including product lines and pricing, visit www.datanetworks.com/about/contracts.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. With more than 35 years of in-depth experience serving both public and private K-16+ institutions, public libraries, and museums in the State of Maryland, the team at Data Networks understands the challenges faced by these customers and has the technical expertise, strategic partners, and contract relationships required to meet their needs. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.