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Softmart, Inc. was founded in 1982 selling software and grew into a national corporate and government reseller. In 1996, we began selling hardware. Today, Softmart has 24 regional offices nationwide, and services global industries.
Softmart Timeline
1982
Softmart founded as a software retail store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1987
Recognized as third fastest growing business by Inc. Magazine.
1988
Grows to national reseller with sales representatives throughout the United States.
1988
Recognized again by Inc. Magazine as one of top three fastest growing businesses.
1989
Signs first contract with the General Services Administration (GSA).
1989
Recognized third time as being in top three of fastest growing businesses by Inc. Magazine.
1990
Introduces A.C.C.E.S.S.™, a pioneering interactive electronic communications service. First of its kind.
1991
Introduces the Electronic Licensing Program with support from major publishers. The company helps major publishers develop their licensing programs.
1991
Introduces A.C.C.E.S.S.™ version 2.0 with more than 100 enhancements, new features and capabilities.
1992
Introduces Upgrade With Ease, so customers can upgrade without providing title pages or disks.
1993
First to sell customized Microsoft Select Agreement.
1994
Selected to be one of five vendors on Microsoft Windows™ 95 Launch Support Team.
1994
First to sell a customized Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
1995
Establishes an international division.
1996
Introduces Softmart A.C.C.E.S.S.™ 3.0 (multi-platformed version of Softmart’s electronic purchasing and communications program).
1996
Adds hardware components to its product line.
1997
Moves to a new, state-of-the-art headquarters in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
1999
Appointed a Microsoft On-Line Licensing Partner; selected by Microsoft to provide licenses via the Internet.
1999
Adds Small Business division.
1999
First to sell licensing via the Internet.
2000
Wins award for “Best Overall Scorecard Performance” by Microsoft.
2004
Introduces “making IT EZ” and EZ services.
2005
First to sell Microsoft EEA 3 + 2 in Southern California.
2005
Establishes major regional division offices in Nevada and New Jersey.
2005
Major expansion of global services.
2006
25 regional offices nationwide.
9 Partners worldwide in Central/South America, Western/Eastern Europe, Middle East, PAC Rim, China.
9 Partners worldwide in Central/South America, Western/Eastern Europe, Middle East, PAC Rim, China.
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