COPPER RIVER IT ANNOUCES THEIR INDUCTION INTO THE INC. 5000 LIST OF FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN AMERICA

Copper River IT also receives honor of being in the Top 100Companies in the state of Virginia

Chantilly, VA, August 20, 2013- Copper River IT, a leading provider of program-focused advanced network/systems engineering solutions and enterprise support services,announced their inclusion in the 2013 list of the “Top Fastest-Growing, Privately Held Companies in America” as named by Inc. Magazine.  Selected as a “Top IT Services Company” with an annual growth of 232%, Copper River IT debuted at number 1,677 with the honor of also ranking in the “Top 100 Companies for the state of Virginia.”

“The last couple of years have resulted in the acquisition of an impressive portfolio of business for us,” states Ben Brucker, President of Copper River IT.  “Through our dedicated investment in top notch engineering talent, coupled with our expansion of product and solution offerings, we look forward to continued growth and maximum results for our customers.”

Copper River has established itself as THE Solutions Provider for Government agencies as well as commercial verticals such as Service Provider, Healthcare, and Education. Copper River provides progressive, program-focused IT solutions based on expert engineering, agile execution and proven past performance.  Copper River offers a full scope of IT andnetwork capabilities including hardware/software procurement, network engineering, systems engineering, enterprise support services, and advanced network education solutions.

In addition to these capabilities, Copper River IT offers customers a variety of purchasing benefits through the satisfaction of small business and diversity contracting goal achievement. Copper River is a Federally Recognized Alaskan Tribal owned company and was certified as an 8(a)/Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2006. Copper River’s solutions are available through several state procurement contracts (VA VITA, FL Network Infrastructure, MD MEEC, TX DIR), Federal contract vehicles (GSA, NASA SEWP IV) as well as the ability to leverage the SBA 8(a) designation for sole source or set aside procurements.

Invite-Only Partner Program Acknowledges Superior Engineering Strength

Chantilly, VA- Copper River IT, a leading provider of program-focused advanced network/systems engineering solutions and enterprise support services, today announced their inclusion in the Brocade Cooperative Support Program (CSP).  This program acknowledges Copper River IT’s advanced engineering and technical skill set and allows them to provide Brocade-authorized technical support to end-users and other Brocade partners within their IP/Ethernet, Ethernet Fabric, and Application Delivery product lines.  This designation is in addition to Copper River IT’s existing Brocade Elite Partnership status that includes product resale authorizations for IP/Ethernet, Ethernet Fabric, and Application Delivery solutions to Federal, Commercial, Enterprise, and Service Provider markets.  Finally, Copper River IT is also a Professional Services Partner which demonstrates their engineering expertise regarding tier design, planning, and implementation services.  The achievement of these multifaceted authorizations allows Copper River IT to provide full life-cycle solutions and support for a range of Brocade networking offerings.

“Our inclusion in this program further reinforces our reputation as ‘THE Solutions Provider’ in the IT industry,” stated Ben Brucker, President of Copper River IT.  “We are excited to be able to provide this level of service to our customers, as well as to other members of the IT community as an extension of Brocade’s engineering services.”

“Our customers rely on Brocade technology solutions to solve their most challenging network issues.  The CSP’s rigorous qualifications ensure that only the most highly qualified and innovative partners are authorized by us as an extension of our team,” stated Anthony Robbins, Vice President, Federal Sales, Brocade.  “Participants in this program are required to meet a high level of technical requirements including an on-site audit, an ability to provide a 24x7x365 call center support, and the achievement of multiple expert-level Brocade certifications throughout the engineering staff.”

“Copper River IT’s investment and dedication to engineering excellence has resulted in a strong partner for Brocade,” states Laurie Potratz, Senior Director, Americas Channel Sales, Brocade.  “We are excited that Copper River IT has achieved this designation, and their accomplishment reinforces their ability to provide and support the full life-cycle of Brocade solutions.”

Copper River provides progressive, program-focused IT solutions based on expert engineering, agile execution and proven past performance.   Established in 2006 as a Federally Recognized Alaskan Tribal 8(a) by the SBA, Copper River provides network Engineering, systems Engineering, enterprise support services, and advanced network education solutions to both public and private entities.

Copper River has established itself as THE Solutions Provider for Government clients in the Defense and Civilian Agencies, as well as within commercial verticals such as Service Provider, Healthcare, and Education.