Company Spotlight - Presidio, Inc.
By Staff Writer | November 16, 2009
Presidio Incorporated
dcTechSource.com regularly features tech companies in the DC area, and this time around we had the pleasure of sitting down with Presidio Networked Solutions. Read on for more...
Company Name
Presidio Networked Solutions, Inc.
Year Founded
1986
Company Background/History
Presidio Networked Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of advanced IT lifecycle solutions, addresses the complete technology lifecycle – plan, design, integrate, operate and optimize – for the enterprise, commercial and government markets. Presidio's comprehensive solutions portfolio comprises unified communications, wireless, security, storage, network infrastructure and managed services. Holding the highest networking industry certifications from vendor partners Cisco, IBM, HP, Sun, EMC, NetApp, VMware and Microsoft, Presidio Networked Solutions is well-positioned to meet the growing needs of customers migrating to advanced technologies. Presidio also offers customers an extensive range of financing solutions, including leasing.
Location and contact information
7601 Ora Glen Dr.
Greenbelt, MD
301-313-2000
www.presidio.com
Investors
Private company
VCs: Oak Investment Partners, Halyard Capital, Columbia Capital, Bain & Company
Briefly describe your industry
We are a leading managed and professional services organization delivering advanced technology solutions and services to energy, financial services, food & beverage, healthcare, manufacturing and Fed/SLED markets.
Briefly describe your product/service
We are expert technology professionals who assist clients to transform the latest innovations into meaningful productivity enhancements:
- Enabling seamless communication, enterprise-wide
- Connecting work teams to all vital information
- Controlling costs related to energy, travel
- Realizing greater efficiencies via a collaborative work environment
How does your company compete - what are your key differentiators that make customers buy?
Presidio Networked Solutions combines the strategic vision, planning skills and business acumen typically found in only the largest consulting companies, with the actionable, results-oriented attitude of systems integrators. Collectively, our professionals have helped to design and implement some of the largest and most complex networks in the industry. Our focus on clients is unequaled.
Describe your biggest challenge over the last 6 months and how you resolved it
The uncertain economy and the rising costs of doing business is certainly the biggest challenge for Presidio. In response to shrinking budgets, Presidio developed a comprehensive program to assist companies in attracting some of the over $40.0B in grants monies let each year. Presidio consistently works to demonstrate ROI and enhanced efficiencies that customers can by upgrading their IT infrastructures; thus poising them for growth as the economy turns around.
Describe your biggest opportunity in the last 6 months
There hasn’t been on single "Biggest Opportunity" for Presidio. As an advanced technology solutions provider we have seen solid and growing opportunity Data Center, Collaboration, Security and Managed Services. What we are finding is that companies are determining they can’t take a gamble on an integrator that might not have all the advanced certifications to implement today’s demanding technologies. With our certifications and 400 technology professional, our customers can be secure in the knowledge that Presidio will deliver the results.
How has the economy changed your business over the last 12 months?
With the changes in the economy, customers are far more selective in the integration partner they choose. This has put Presidio in a strong position and has allowed us to grow both deeper with our existing customers as well as have strong gains in net new logos.
Who is your target client/customer base?
Our target client base are companies in need of business enablement solutions delivered through advanced IT infrastructure and managed outsourcing solutions. Our focus is on advanced technologies for enterprise, commercial and government customers.
What is the most interesting thing about your company's culture?
We strive to provide an environment for our people to thrive. Our culture is best described as a high intensity group of problem solvers, passionate about quality and excellence. Our commitment to people as well as technology creates a winning combination for our employees.
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