September 21, 2008 -- Varlink, the York based specialist Mobile Computing and Data Capture hardware distributor has been short listed for a prestigious industry award. The judges of the CRN (Computer Reseller News) Channel Awards have selected Varlink as a nominee in the Specialist Distributor category, stating that "Varlink demonstrated strong growth during 2008 and evidence of strong specialist focus on rugged mobile computing and data capture products. Varlink also invested heavily in its partner strategy this year"

Varlink is one of seven companies competing for this award. The awards ceremony is to be staged at the Battersea Park Arena in London on November 13th.

Mike Pullon, Varlink's Managing Director, commented "We are thrilled to have made it to the shortlist for this award for the second year running, especially as this year Varlink is the only specialist distributor selected for its activity in the mobile computing and data capture sector."

Sabine Kelly, Marketing Manager at Varlink added "We are delighted to have made it to the shortlist again. At CRN Channel Awards 2007, we were presented the prestigious "Emerging Company of the Year" Award and we intend to build on last year's success. The team has worked really hard since we started in business less than 3 years ago and this nomination is a confirmation that we have become a key player in the IT community, recognised by both vendors and resellers"

About CRN & CRN Channel Awards:
Computer Reseller News (CRN) is one of the leading industry titles covering essential information for Value Added Resellers, solution providers and system integrators reselling IT products and services. On November 13th and for the 15th year running, CRN will be presenting its Channel Awards at a ceremony and gala dinner held in the magnificent London Battersea Park Arena. For details, please visit www.channelawards.net

Contact:
Sabine Kelly
Marketing Manager
Varlink Ltd
Unit 1, Osbaldwick Industrial Estate
Osbaldwick,
York
YO19 5UX
Tel: 01904 717186
e-mail:   sabine.kelly @ varlink.co.uk
web: www.varlink.co.uk