Calian : Named to CRN’s 2024 Tech Elite 250 List

OTTAWA, March 19, 2024 - Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions has been named by CRN to its Tech Elite 250 list.

CRN's annual Tech Elite 250 showcases solution providers in the US and Canada that have distinguished themselves with top-tier certifications and specializations from the most reputable strategic IT vendors in the fields of infrastructure, cloud and security.

"It's an honor to once again be included on CRN's Tech Elite 250 list," says Mike Tremblay, President IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS). "This signifies our continued commitment to the most stringent standards of quality in our dedication to providing the best for our customers."

This year's honorees represent best-in-class solutions providers which have upheld the rigorous levels of training and certification necessary to help their customers harness innovative solutions as they navigate the complexities of today's IT market. Calian's inclusion on this list represents our continued adherence to the highest levels of quality assurance and certification-signalling that customers can rely on Calian when they cannot afford to fail.

"CRN's Tech Elite 250 highlights leading-edge solution providers within the IT landscape, distinguished by their comprehensive technical proficiency, expertise, and commitment to achieving top-level certifications in critical technology areas," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor of CRN at The Channel Company. "These solution providers persistently strengthen their capabilities to bring the advanced IT solutions to market that customers need."

"Remaining leaders in a competitive industry requires consistent dedication to the highest standards in all our operations," says Duane White, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Solutions and Managed Services, Calian. "We continue to invest in the people and brainware that truly make us the best partner for our customers, now and into the future."

This is the sixth consecutive year Calian has been included on this list. Learn more about Calian's world class IT and cyber solutions.

About Calian

We keep the world moving forward. Calian® helps people communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer commitment, integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex problems. That's Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing 40-year company, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American, European and international markets.

Visit calian.com to learn about innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions.

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