Douglas Grosfield

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  • Global Recognition in the 2016 Top 100 Executives in Technology

    CRN

    Five Nines IT Solutions' founder, Douglas Grosfield, is incredibly honored to have been selected to join some giants in the tech industry in the 2016 rankings of the 100 most influential executives in technology on a global scale.

    Landing in the Top 25 Disrupters from CRN's Top 100 Executives of 2016, the executives herein are leading the charge beyond traditional IT challenges and revolutionizing the market.

    "We continue to be amazed at how blessed we are to be recognized again…

    Five Nines IT Solutions' founder, Douglas Grosfield, is incredibly honored to have been selected to join some giants in the tech industry in the 2016 rankings of the 100 most influential executives in technology on a global scale.

    Landing in the Top 25 Disrupters from CRN's Top 100 Executives of 2016, the executives herein are leading the charge beyond traditional IT challenges and revolutionizing the market.

    "We continue to be amazed at how blessed we are to be recognized again alongside such distinguished executives, many of whom are legends in business worldwide, and pioneers in the technology space!" says Grosfield. " Truly honored. Leading the charge in our industry, redefining service levels as a Strategic Service Provider, means we never rest on our laurels as our customers' businesses flourish. We take our work very seriously, and never take our clients' trust for granted."

  • 2015 Alumni of Distinction Award

    Conestoga College Alumni Council

    Receiving this award was a moment I will cherish, it was humbling and provided an immense sense of pride in being associated with so many accomplished business folk and fellow alumni. The evening at the Museum was fantastic, and I was honoured to accept the award for Alumni of Distinction. This great school continues to produce amazing contributors to our communities, and continues to grow it's impact in the many communities it serves. Thank you!

  • 2014 Profit 500 Canada's Fastest Growing Companies

    Profit Magazine

    Xylotek Solutions continues to achieve high honours, placing #350 in the exclusive Profit 500 rankings once more in 2014! The Xylotek team is proud to exhibit best-of-breed abilities, ensuring our growing client base receives the strategic and tactical IT solutions their businesses require.

    "The members of the PROFIT 500 are the elite of the country's entrepreneurial community," says James Cowan, Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Business and PROFIT. "Their stories are lessons in business…

    Xylotek Solutions continues to achieve high honours, placing #350 in the exclusive Profit 500 rankings once more in 2014! The Xylotek team is proud to exhibit best-of-breed abilities, ensuring our growing client base receives the strategic and tactical IT solutions their businesses require.

    "The members of the PROFIT 500 are the elite of the country's entrepreneurial community," says James Cowan, Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Business and PROFIT. "Their stories are lessons in business strategy, innovation, management excellence and sheer tenacity."

  • 2014 Branham 300 - Canada's Top Tech Companies

    Branham Group

    Xylotek is proud to have moved up the rankings on the 2014 Edition of the Branham300 - Canada's Top Tech Companies, the definitive listing of Canada's top Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies. We were #259 in the 2013 rankings, and moved up to #244 this year with almost 20% growth, as compared to the national average of about 13%. Check out our Branham300 profile at http://lnkd.in/dtxhvfv!

  • 2013 Next-Gen 250 List

    CRN Technology Media

    Xylotek Solutions Inc. was selected for the 2013 Next-Gen 250 List, the 3rd year we have placed on this elite list. The Next-Gen 250 List identifies IT solution providers that are on the cutting edge of technology and business model shifts, driven by their focus on markets such as virtualization, cloud computing, data center and mobility. Way to go team Xylotek!

  • 2013 Branham 300

    Branham Group Inc.

    Xylotek Solutions, a full-service, IT consulting firm, has been honoured with the title of the 2013 Branham300’s The Next 50 Canadian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Companies. For 20 years, the Branham300 has highlighted the top Canadian and multinational ICT companies operating in Canada ranked by revenues.

    “Xylotek Solutions continues to outpace our competition in the North American IT services industry in general, and within Canada in particular,” said Douglas…

    Xylotek Solutions, a full-service, IT consulting firm, has been honoured with the title of the 2013 Branham300’s The Next 50 Canadian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Companies. For 20 years, the Branham300 has highlighted the top Canadian and multinational ICT companies operating in Canada ranked by revenues.

    “Xylotek Solutions continues to outpace our competition in the North American IT services industry in general, and within Canada in particular,” said Douglas Grosfield, President & CEO of this Cambridge-based IT services firm. “This is something the entire team here at Xylotek is so very proud to be a part of achieving.”

    Considered to be a leading source of intelligence on Canada’s ICT industry, the Branham300 recognizes the skills and depth of innovative technologies developed in the country. Eligible companies must be founded, headquartered and have their strategic development in Canada.

    “Our industry is one in which rapid change is the norm. Being able to quickly adapt to change while achieving rapid growth and healthy profits is exceptionally difficult,” said Grosfield. “Our ability to do so, year after year, in an ever-more competitive tech landscape, proves our XFactor to be the best-in-class!”

  • 2013 Profit 500 Canada's Fastest Growing Companies

    Profit Magazine

    Xylotek Solutions placed #281 on the prestigious Profit 500 rankings again this year! This list of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies was expanded to rank the top 500 organizations this year. We are proud to be once more among the top achievers in any industry in Canada, showcasing our commitment to innovation, excellence and second-to-none customer service levels. Congratulations to our stellar team here at Xylotek!

  • 2013 Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees)

    Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

    Xylotek Solutions, a full-service, IT consulting firm, was honoured with the award for Business of the Year for over 20 employees by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce during the Annual Business Excellence Awards Dinner on Thursday night. Xylotek was selected – for the first time in this category – among eleven companies nominated.

    The prestigious honour is awarded to a good corporate citizen who has made exceptional contributions through their involvement and…

    Xylotek Solutions, a full-service, IT consulting firm, was honoured with the award for Business of the Year for over 20 employees by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce during the Annual Business Excellence Awards Dinner on Thursday night. Xylotek was selected – for the first time in this category – among eleven companies nominated.

    The prestigious honour is awarded to a good corporate citizen who has made exceptional contributions through their involvement and leadership, making a clear difference and who act as role models in the community. They must demonstrate a clear difference through their community involvement, investment in training and development to foster growth.

    “This is great validation that we are doing the right things and important for our team to see the results of all our hard work,” said Douglas Grosfield, President and CEO of Xylotek. “It also shows good business means investment in the community and most importantly, its people.”

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