HP Joins TigerDirect Innovation: IT Conference and Expo as Platinum Sponsor

MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TigerDirect, a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX), today announced that HP has signed on as the platinum sponsor for the company's first-ever TigerDirect Innovation: IT Conference and Expo, an exclusive business-to-business (B2B) sector symposium to be held during the Third Annual TigerDirect Tech Bash on November 7, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida.

In addition to its platinum sponsor status, HP will present six technology breakout sessions that highlight how TigerDirect works with the company to configure the technology options small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to compete. Attendees can also discover a selection of the latest "Just Right IT" products and services at the HP booth on the expo floor, as well as interact one-on-one with expert company representatives.

"TigerDirect's ongoing relationship with HP has benefitted our customers exponentially, and we are thrilled to have them take part in our inaugural B2B expo," said Steven Leeds, Director of Corporate Marketing at TigerDirect. "We look forward to helping our attendees achieve greater efficiency and utilize technology to help position their businesses for growth through our knowledge and expertise in IT planning, architecture and implementation for SMBs."

"We're excited to be a platinum sponsor, exhibitor and presenter at TigerDirect's IT Conference and Expo. We look forward to showcasing our vast array of offerings that meet the unique needs and challenges of SMBs at each phase of business growth – from those just getting started that require support for essential IT and business functions to those with established business ready to optimize their operations and drive revenue opportunities," said John McAllister, HP Partner General Manager.

In addition to the 11 pre-announced breakout sessions led by a range of industry leaders, the event will also include six sessions from HP on the following topics:

• "Ink in the Office and Printing Solutions." Learn how HP is revolutionizing business printing with record-setting technology to save time, money and increase productivity.
• "HP Mobility for Business." The biggest trend in driving technology today is mobility. Discover how HP is combining its world-class service and support with state of the art devices to redefine business operations and enhance worker productivity in key verticals, such as healthcare, retail/hospitality, education and transportation.
• "HP Document Management." Find out how to safely and securely digitize documents and implement a document management system, with the help of HP's wide range of Multifunction Laser Printing (MFP) printers that offer "The Cloud" as an option or with HP Digital Sending Software that enables customers to leverage their existing IT infrastructure to capture and send documents, as well as control and monitor their fleet of printers from a single, central location.
• "HP Security Solutions." A company's information is critical to success. Join HP to learn about the latest security risks facing companies today, and how HP security features are addressing compliance issue and mitigating these risks to avoid costly penalties for non-compliance of PCI, SOX, HIPAA and EU Data.
• "HP Next Gen Datacenter Infrastructure and Security." IT trends, such as cloud, mobility, security, and "Big Data" are all changing how we define "Compute." That's why HP is at the forefront of defining the Next Generation of datacenter products, services, and security.
• "HP Workstations in Education" What does the 21st Century Classroom really look like? HP will demonstrate how their desktop and mobile workstations are built for the demands of a professional world—and educational labs.

For more on the TigerDirect Innovation: IT Conference and Expo, please visit: www.tigertechbash.com/innovation/.

About HP:
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure at the convergence of the cloud and connectivity, creating seamless, secure, context-aware experiences for a connected world. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

About TigerDirect:
For more than 25 years, TigerDirect.com has served the technology needs of both personal and business users, selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via business-to-business, Internet and catalog channels. Beyond its vast product offerings, TigerDirect has become a trusted partner to hundreds of thousands of SMB and public sector organizations by providing a suite of IT solutions and services. TigerDirect.com is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc.

About Systemax Inc.:
Systemax Inc. (www.systemax.com), a Fortune 1000 company, sells industrial and computer products through a system of branded e-Commerce websites, relationship marketers and retail stores in North America and Europe. The primary brands are Global Industrial, MISCO, Inmac Wstore and TigerDirect.

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