HARLAN, Iowa – March 14, 2012 – HTG Peer Groups, an international organization of IT solution provider executives formed to enrich business and personal development, today announced its vendor sponsors for 2012. The sponsorships will help power HTG Peer Groups’ intensive workshops, seminars and networking events that give IT business leaders vital tools for succeeding in today’s rapidly changing technological environment.

“HTG Peer Groups includes some of the best and brightest managed services providers,” said Continuum Vice President of Marketing Steve Ricketts. “The opportunity for meaningful interaction between members and vendors enables good information flow and drives fast results and long-term relationships. Our platinum-level sponsorship of this program illustrates the value we place on empowering our partners and developing thought leadership within this community.”

“We are thrilled to have such high-caliber companies sign on ? and return ? as partners with HTG Peer Groups,” said Arlin Sorensen, HTG founder and CEO. “We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership that allows our vendors and members to continue to gain significant value from interacting and connecting with each other.”

Established in 2000, HTG Peer Groups now boasts nearly 300 member companies worldwide whose top leaders meet in small groups on a quarterly basis to build partnerships and engage in in-depth strategy forums. In addition to delving into business development, members discuss plans for life, leadership and legacy. The organization fosters a culture of accountability – a kind of healthy peer pressure – that drives members to advance toward their goals. HTG is also the creator of Hands That Give, the IT industry’s first emergency response fund for solution providers.

“Intel continues to sponsor HTG Peer Groups because the organization strives to make IT business leaders better and more accountable – which ultimately results in an improved customer experience," said Intel Corp. SMB & MSP Marketing Director Eric Townsend. “HTG is comprised of smart, passionate people. And at Intel, we’re proud to contribute to the professional and personal development of HTG Peer Group members, which fosters accountability and innovation within members’ companies and communities.”

Depending on their participation level – platinum, gold or silver – HTG Peer Groups’ sponsors receive many benefits, which may include booth space at the HTG Annual Summit and access to HTG’s comprehensive workshops and programming. Below is a list of the 2012 vendor sponsors.

PLATINUM LEVEL VENDOR SPONSORS

• ConnectWise
• Continuum
• Datto
• Dell
• HP
• SYNNEX
• Ingram Micro Cloud Services
• Intel
• Intronis
• LabTech Software
• Microsoft
• Quosal
• SonicWALL
• Trend Micro
• Zenith Infotech

GOLD LEVEL VENDOR SPONSORS

• Artisan Infrastructure
• Axcient
• Cisco
• Eaton
• eFolder
• FreedomIQ
• GreatAmerica
• IBM
• Kaseya
• Lenovo
• Sophos
• StorageCraft
• Symantec
• Xerox
• XiloCore

SILVER LEVEL VENDOR SPONSORS

• AppNeta
• Atomic Data
• CharTec
• Doyenz
• Google Apps
• Level Platforms
• Reflexion
• Spam Soap
• VAR Staffing
• Visionary 360

ABOUT HTG PEER GROUPS

Established in 2000 by Arlin Sorensen as a business and personal development community, today HTG Peer Groups is an international organization of leading IT solution providers. HTG has nearly 300 member companies throughout North America, the United Kingdom and Australia/New Zealand. Each peer group consists of 10-12 IT company executives who work together and share resources and information to formulate and meet business goals such as strategic planning, process improvement and tools, and life-work excellence. HTG offers Leadership Forums, vendor peer groups and other educational events, quarterly meetings, and an annual summit that attracts hundreds of attendees, vendor exhibitors and strategic partners. Visit www.htgpeergroups.com or call 712-744-3619 for more information.