GTRI Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

Business Wire, May 06, 2009

Named a Top 100 Supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado;Provided Technology Network for Prestigious VA Winter Sports Clinic

DENVER -- Global Technology Resources, Inc. (GTRI), a leading provider of technology consulting services, was honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) as one of its top 100 supporters. GTRI was recognized for its outstanding commitment to the BBBSC at its annual awards ceremony on April 30, 2009, held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, where Mayor John W. Hickenlooper was on hand to recognize each of the top supporters.

GTRI began supporting BBBS of Colorado in 2008. The company sent 40 “Bigs” and 40 “Littles” on a ski trip to Winter Park in March of 2009, where most Little Brothers and Little Sisters experienced skiing for the first time.

BBBS’ mentoring program is nationally recognized and proven as a “model program,” designed to serve youth by providing them with safe, quality mentoring relationships that help them reach their full potential. Through the program Little Brothers and Little Sisters have better attitudes towards school, get along better with adults and peers, have higher self-esteems and have a better sense of their future.

In addition to its philanthropic commitment to BBBSC, GTRI became a major sponsor of the prestigious Veterans Affairs (VA) Winter Sports Clinic in Aspen, CO from March 28 to April 30, 2009 where it deployed a temporary network, including wireless and phone access, to aid registrants and volunteers. With GTRI’s network, family members and other veterans were able to watch many fellow vets ski for the first time via Wireless IP Video on the mountainside. Nearly 400 disabled veterans from around the country tested their abilities and strengths in several Olympic style events.

“We strive to support non-profit organizations that share common values with our firm and have a similar vision for improving the community in which we live,” said Lance Vierra, president and co-founder of GTRI. “We have made a strong commitment to both the BBBSC and the VA Winter Sports Clinic to not only support the community but also enrich the lives of our employees.”

Over the past two years, GTRI has contributed more than $250,000 to organizations around Colorado. GTRI supports activities that enhance and serve communities and the issues that impact quality of life. GTRI encourages employees to get involved in their communities and also makes it easy for employees to volunteer their time. Employees are given a paid day off to volunteer with a 501c3 charitable organization through GTRI’s Philanthropic Program.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one, volunteer mentoring relationships with measurable impact. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado serves almost 1,500 youth with safe, quality relationships that help them: improve their sense of self and community, achieve a greater sense and awareness of their future, and develop a positive attitude towards school and learning. For more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, visit http://www.bbbscolo.org/home.html.

About GTRI

GTRI is a leading technology consulting provider, focused on helping clients align IT investments with business strategy. The company’s end-to-end consulting solutions address business needs in LAN/WAN IT strategy, VOIP and unified communications, infrastructure, wireless, network convergence, systems management, business continuity, storage and backup, project management, staff augmentation and managed services. GTRI gives clients visibility and control to their greatest technology challenges, leveraging professionalism and experience to deliver the best of next generation networks. For more information, visit www.GTRI.com.