Company renews agreement with well-established Manitoba technology
reseller and service provider
Stock Symbol: MBT
WINNIPEG, Jan. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - MTS, the leading full-service
communications provider for residential and business customers in
Manitoba, announced today that Powerland Computers Ltd. (Powerland) of
Winnipeg, Manitoba, has once again been selected to provide hardware
and technology expertise to MTS. Powerland is a full service
technology reseller and service provider, serving the Canadian market
for more than 25 years.
"Powerland's excellent track record of providing innovative and
cost-effective solutions makes them an attractive choice," said Paul
Cadieux, Vice-President Finance, Procurement & Real Estate, MTS
Allstream. "As a well-established Winnipeg-owned business that has a
strong commitment to the community, Powerland is a very good fit for
MTS."
Under the agreement, awarded through a competitive selection process,
Powerland will supply computer workstations for MTS personnel. Along
with providing the hardware, Powerland will also provide configuration
and deployment services for the purchased workstations.
"Today's announcement represents the continuation of a strong
relationship between two Manitoba-based companies that share a common
commitment to excellence," said David Neufeld, Vice President Sales,
Powerland. "Powerland is also a proud, long-time MTS business partner,
offering MTS wireless, landline, TV, and high-speed Internet products
and services to Manitobans."
MTS continually supports its hometown Manitoba economy through capital
investment, job creation, sponsorship and charitable giving, and the
use of local vendors.
About MTS
MTS is the leading full-service communications provider for residential
and business customers in Manitoba. The company's suite of products and
services include the latest in wireless technology, high-speed
Internet, an award-winning IPTV service, voice services, home security,
and an extensive range of business solutions. A technology leader, MTS
operates advanced wireless networks delivering the best coverage for
Manitobans with its 4G, CDMA and Wi-Fi wireless networks and is
investing to build out its extensive fibre-to-the-home network in over
20 Manitoba communities. MTS's momentum is fuelled by the knowledge,
skills and spirit of its 3,000 Manitoba-based employees. With over 100
years of operations, MTS is rooted firmly in the community and is a
proud sponsor of the MTS Centre, home to the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. MTS
is wholly owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. which is listed on
the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on MTS's products and
services, please visit www.mts.ca.
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SOURCE: MTS Allstream
