Softchoice Honored with Global Award for Social Impact and Americas Security Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2021

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Softchoice (TSX: SFTC) received two prestigious awards at the 2021 Cisco Partner Summit: Global Social Impact Partner of the Year and Americas Security Partner of the Year. These accolades highlight Softchoice's commitment to customer success and community impact through innovative technology solutions. Cisco's recognition emphasizes Softchoice's alignment with customer needs and its role in driving digital transformation. The awards reflect superior business practices and dedication to solving complex challenges for enterprises.

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• Awarded Global Social Impact Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit.
• Recognized as Americas Security Partner of the Year for excellence in customer solutions.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Softchoice (TSX: SFTC) today announced that it has been honored with Social Impact Partner of the Year – Global and Americas Security Partner of the Year at the Cisco Partner Summit 2021. These honors recognize the commitment of our Company and our people to create success for our customers’ organizations, their IT professionals and our communities.

The Cisco Partner Summit Global awards recognize and reward superior business practices of channel partners. Areas of consideration include innovative processes, architecture-led successes, strategic business outcome-focused programs, seizing new opportunities, and sales approaches.

“Winning two prestigious Cisco Partner awards is a tremendous honor for us and reflects our strong partnership with Cisco in serving our customers and communities together,” said Andrew Caprara, Chief Operating Officer, Softchoice. “Being recognized at the global level for our social impact initiatives is special because it speaks to our strong commitment to create success outside our walls and make a positive impact through technology. And to be recognized as the Americas Security Partner of the Year reinforces our focus on customer needs and helping them succeed with innovative solutions.”

“It gives me great pleasure to recognize Cisco partners who continue to demonstrate superior performance and drive value for our customers. They are leading and innovating with us to help enterprises solve complex problems,” said Oliver Tuszik, Senior Vice President, Global Partner Organization, Cisco. “It’s a privilege to present Softchoice with the two awards in recognition of the outstanding achievement in helping customers respond to their business challenges.”

“These recognitions demonstrate Softchoice’s and Cisco’s alignment when it comes to the success of our customers and our communities,” said Alex Osorio, Director, Cisco category at Softchoice. “Our overall security capabilities and expertise around Cisco solutions and Cisco’s product portfolio, are critical for our customers’ growth and transformation.”

“Cisco is proud to work together with leading partners to drive the digital transformation, creating powerful solutions and fresh approaches to meet the needs of our customers,” said John Moses, Vice President, Americas Partner Organization at Cisco. “It’s a privilege to recognize Softchoice as Security Partner of the Year further underscoring their outstanding accomplishments in the Americas.”

Cisco Partner Summit Global awards reflect the top-performing partners within specific technology markets across all geographical regions. All award recipients are selected by a group of Cisco Global Partner organization and regional executives.

About Softchoice

Softchoice (TSX: SFTC) is a software-focused IT solutions provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. For more information, please visit www.softchoice.com.

About Cisco

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FAQ

What awards did Softchoice receive at the Cisco Partner Summit 2021?

Softchoice was awarded Global Social Impact Partner of the Year and Americas Security Partner of the Year.

How does Cisco evaluate its partner awards?

Cisco evaluates its partner awards based on innovative processes, architecture-led successes, and customer-focused programs.

What is the significance of Softchoice's awards for investors?

The awards indicate Softchoice's strong market position and commitment to customer success, potentially enhancing investor confidence.

What does the award for Global Social Impact Partner of the Year signify?

The award signifies Softchoice's dedication to creating positive impacts in communities through technology.

What is the stock symbol for Softchoice?

The stock symbol for Softchoice is SFTC.