Greenville, NC, May 28, 2024 — Appogee is proud to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ranked Appogee on its 2024 Solution Provider 500 list. CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 recognizes North America’s largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of many of the channel’s most successful companies. This year’s list of companies represents combined revenue of more than $501.2 billion, and the honorees are among the top influencers driving momentum in the IT industry and the global technology supply chain. Appogee was selected for several key reasons that highlight our strengths and commitment to excellence:
“We’re incredibly honored to be on the 2024 CRN Solution Provider 500 list! This recognition really shows how hard our team works and how dedicated they are to our customers. Big thanks to our clients, partners, and everyone at Appogee for their support and trust. We’re all about keeping up the great work, pushing for innovation, and sticking to our high standards. Thanks for being part of our story! ” - Tim Hasset, Co-Founder, Appogee “Ranking on CRN’s 2024 Solution Provider 500 recognizes the service innovations and market responsiveness of the list’s leading technology integrators, managed service providers, and IT consulting firms. These companies have shown an unflagging commitment to business agility, continued growth, and future success through a period of rapid IT channel change, including the expansion of Everything as a Service and GenAI disruption. Our congratulations go to each company named to this year’s Solution Provider 500!” - Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company CRN’s 2024 Solution Provider 500 list will be available online at www.CRN.com/SP500, and a sampling of the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine. About Appogee
Appogee is your go-to partner for making Apple technology work better for your business. We offer a full range of services, from procurement to device management, ensuring every step of your tech journey is smooth and efficient. Our team is dedicated to empowering businesses with the latest Apple tech, helping you work smarter, innovate more, and connect effortlessly.
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On May 7, 2024, Apple held a highly anticipated special event unveiling new products and updates, primarily focusing on their iPad lineup. For enterprise customers, this special event brought exciting news that could significantly impact their operations and technology investments. Below, we highlight the key announcements and explore how these updates can benefit commercial enterprises. New iPad Lineup and Pricing Adjustments 10th Generation iPad One of the most notable announcements was the price reduction of the 10th generation iPad. Positioned as the entry-level iPad, this model is now more accessible for businesses looking to equip their employees with reliable and versatile devices without a significant financial burden. The affordability of this iPad makes it an ideal choice for businesses requiring bulk purchases, whether for frontline workers, administrative tasks, or customer-facing roles. At Appogee, we understand that cost-efficiency is critical for our clients. Our expertise in procurement ensures that you can take full advantage of these new pricing adjustments, equipping your team with the latest technology without overspending. We streamline the process, handling everything from bulk ordering to configuration, so you can focus on your business. 13-inch iPad Air Perhaps the most impactful update for enterprise customers is the introduction of the new 13-inch iPad Air, now available at a lower cost than the previous 12.9-inch iPad Pro model, which was the only large iPad (over 12 inches) option before the announcement. This reduction, approximately $500 less, makes the 13-inch iPad Air an attractive option for enterprises needing powerful, yet cost-effective, devices. A large restaurant client has already transitioned to the 13-inch iPad Air, finding it more cost-effective than their previous proprietary Android solution. This example highlights the potential for substantial cost savings without compromising performance or functionality. Enterprises across various sectors can leverage this pricing to enhance their technology infrastructure while staying within budget. Our tailored solutions ensure that you get the most out of these cost-effective devices. We manage the entire lifecycle of your iPads, from procurement to deployment, ensuring that your transition is smooth and that your employees have the tools they need to excel. The Power of the M4 Chip Another significant highlight from the special event was the introduction of the M4 chip, a new processor promising enhanced performance and efficiency. For enterprise users, the M4 chip’s increased processing power translates to faster and more efficient multitasking capabilities. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that rely on resource-intensive applications and need their devices to handle multiple tasks without interruption. The M4 chip also enhances the overall user experience, ensuring that applications run smoothly and efficiently. This improvement can lead to increased productivity and a smoother workflow, as employees can complete their tasks more quickly and without interruptions. Accessories and Secondary Features While the special event touched on various accessories, such as the Apple Pencil, these are considered secondary considerations for most enterprise customers. However, it’s worth noting that these accessories can enhance the functionality of iPads in specific use cases, such as design and creative roles, where precision input is required. We offer a full suite of accessories to complement your iPads, ensuring that every device is equipped to meet your specific business needs. From Apple Pencils to customized cases, we handled the details so you can focus on your core operations. If your business is considering upgrading its technology infrastructure or looking for cost-effective solutions to enhance productivity, now is the perfect time to explore the new iPad lineup. At Appogee, we specialize in procurement, deployment, configuration, kitting, and enterprise-level support for all your technology needs. Our team is ready to assist you in making the most of these new offerings from Apple. Contact us today to learn how we can help you integrate these powerful tools into your business operations and achieve your enterprise goals efficiently and cost-effectively. Lisa Monterroso
Marketing Liaison Appogee, LLC 877-277-6433 [email protected] For Immediate Release: November 1, 2023 Appogee, an Apple exclusive Value Added Reseller (VAR) servicing enterprise and higher education clients, held their Q4 2023 Company Summit last week at their headquarters in historic downtown Greenville, NC to set their 2024 vision and growth strategy. “Planning collaborative sessions such as this summit allows for strategic alignment and prioritization of future goals, which has lead Appogee to be named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing privately held companies consecutively from 2019 – 2023,” said Ryan Surrette, Vice President of Sales. Premier sponsors included Apple, Ingram Micro, Kandji, and The Joy Factory. Representatives from each company engaged with Appogee’s team to highlight their latest technologies, market research, programmatic offerings, persona identification, recycling, and carbon neutrality. Appogee plans to expand their nationwide coverage model for closer alignment to customers regionally while increasing the breadth of their services portfolio to continue delivering innovative solutions. “Despite a slowing economy, we have continued to invest throughout 2023,” said Kristie King, Appogee’s Co-Founder. “We have experienced a significant growth in headcount, invested in our systems, and further grown the services sector of our business to properly plan for our clients’ continued Apple technology needs in the years to come.” About Appogee: Appogee exists to serve corporate and higher education customers so they succeed with Apple in the best way possible. We are the sole Apple-only Value Added Reseller in the market led by Apple veterans with more than 20 years of Apple Enterprise experience. Appogee is a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified company and has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list for 5 consecutive years. Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 500010/28/2020 Inc. magazine today revealed that Appogee is No. 1,729 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
“We’ve proven that the Fortune 1000 truly has a desire and need for an IT vendor that is an extreme specialist in its field, takes great care of its customers, and executes daily with speed and accuracy.” -Tim Hassett, Appogee Co-Founder Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years. “The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.” Appogee specializes in ensuring that Fortune 1000 and Healthcare customers have the smoothest and most successful Apple deployments providing Apple hardware, services, device management, and anything related to an enterprise Apple deployment. Apple makes the best computer hardware in the world, but there is still a wall when trying to get that technology into the workplace. Appogee tears that wall down handling everything that touches the Apple ecosystem to create a full strategy based on your company needs. Each engagement is unique and tailored to the client’s specific needs. “What separates us is that we choose to be an Apple first and Apple only business,” says Co-Founder Kristie King. “Just like you would consult a subject matter expert in law or medicine we believe you should have that same opportunity in technology. We are those experts for Apple”. TEI Findings
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Appogee focuses on Apple because we believe it is the best choice for business. Now, it is also the best choice for our planet. Apple has a history of channeling innovation to address global challenges. That task has never been more urgent than now, with the existing threats of climate change and environmental degradation that our planet faces. Apple believes they can make the world’s most iconic products—without depleting the earth’s resources. Apple takes responsibility for the impact of the entire value chain, including the complete life cycle of their products, as well as their facilities. This includes supporting the environmental innovation needed to help Apple meet its goals, and creating economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses and institutions that have been historically disadvantaged. By doing so, Apple hopes to build pathways for others to reduce their footprint while addressing environmental impacts that disproportionately negatively affect communities of color. Since April of 2020 Apple is Carbon Neutral. That Means All of Apple’s facilities, corporate emissions, and corporate travel don’t contribute carbon to the planet. This is just the starting point. By 2030 Apple’s whole carbon footprint — from manufacturing to transportation to end-of-life material recovery — will be nonexistent. A Climate Change Promise from Apple. What is Carbon Neutrality?Carbon Neutral is a term used to describe the state of an entity (such as a company, service, product or event), where the carbon emissions caused by them have been balanced out by funding an equivalent amount of carbon savings elsewhere in the world. These savings are generated through helping to fund renewable energy projects and energy efficiency projects, many of which bring additional social and community benefits in developing countries as well as reducing greenhouse gases. By 2030 all of Apple will be Carbon Neutral. How will it be possible? Apple’s Environmental VisionFocuses on three main areas and the steps it will take to get there. 1. Climate change: Transition their entire manufacturing supply chain to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. Reduce emissions by 75 percent from 2015 levels by 2030. Balance the remaining emissions with high-quality carbon removal projects. 2. Resources: Use only recycled and renewable materials in Apple products and packaging. Eliminate plastics in Apple packaging by 2025. Minimize use of freshwater resources in water-stressed locations. 3. Smarter chemistry: Drive 100 percent transparency of chemical use in Apple’s supply chain and products. Minimize exposure to chemicals that could be harmful to human health or the environment. Balance the remaining emissions with high-quality carbon removal projects. "Climate change is real and we all share a responsibility to fight it. We will never waver, because we know that future generations depend on us." ~Tim Cook, Apple CEO To learn more about Apple’s environmental initiatives download the Apple’s Environmental Progress Report Here. To learn how Using Apple products can help your company cut carbon emissions and save money call us at (877) 277-6433 or or send us an email. At Appogee you will always be our Top Priority. |
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