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Chicago, IL, May 25, 2010 – Nexum, Inc., a privately-held, Chicago based IT security and networking VAR, has been recognized by Everything Channel as one of North America’s top technology integrators. Named to the prestigious VAR500 list, Nexum, Inc. placed number 419 in the 16th annual ranking.

The 16th annual ranking VAR500 list details the leading producers among technology integrators and technology solution provider organizations in North America based on gross worldwide revenue of hardware and software sales, as well as earnings from professional and managed IT services. This year’s list reflects the strength of the technology reseller channel as the ranking includes 182 new companies with four percent of the new entrants landing in the Top 100.

“The VAR 500 is the who’s who of the solution provider community. Microsoft, HP, Cisco, Symantec among others are highly reliant on the VAR 500 to sell their products to businesses and collectively this audience generated more than $500B in sales in 2009. Even more importantly they solve customers’ biggest IT business problems through product integration, training, consulting and services. In companies large and small, the VAR 500 are considered integration experts, trusted business advisors and invaluable partners. We are honored to compile this list and represent this audience,” said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.

The complete listing of the VAR500 is published in print and online at CRN.com on May 24, 2010.

Nexum, Inc.
Nexum, Inc., headquartered in Chicago Illinois, is an information security and networking company that works to keep its clients focused on their internal mission and focus, while ensuring all aspects of infrastructure security are complaint. Founded in 2002, Nexum’s exceptional design and technology expertise, coupled with highly trained vendor certified engineers who deploy, integrate and train on security products makes Nexum the proven choice for a security partner. The name –Nexum – is Latin for an arrangement by which one pledged one’s very liberty as security. Nexum stands for commitment to customers, to help ensure their security. At Nexum, We Mean Security®.

Everything Channel
Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com.

About United Business Media Limited (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com)
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM’s businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists – with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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Media Contact
Amanda Parsley
marketing@nexuminc.com
312.726.6900

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