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D&H TO HOST "TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2018 MID-WEST" IN THE CHICAGO AREA 8/16

Suzanne Mattaboni
Suzanne Mattaboni Communications
For D&H Distributing
(610) 261-4560
suzgm@aol.com

For Immediate Release:

D&H TO HOST "TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2018 MID-WEST" IN THE CHICAGO AREA 8/16
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- The 2nd Annual Illinois-based Conference Extends the Distributor's New Format of Rotating Seminars and its Cutting-Edge Exhibits to Resellers in the Midwestern US -

HARRISBURG, PA - August 8, 2018 - D&H Distributing, the leading North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, announces it will conduct its second annual technology conference to extend its value proposition in the midwestern US. The "D&H Technology Conference 2018 Mid-West" will take place on August 16 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, IL. The event will host more than 60 manufacturers.

D&H expects approximately 300 attendees, who can take advantage of a series of seminars from leading D&H partners Cisco, Intel, Microsoft, HP, and Brother, plus a special session from expert cybersecurity consultant Michael O'Hara. Seminars begin at 10:00 a.m., and the exhibit floor is open from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The seminar schedule will follow an all-new, more flexible format this year, with sessions repeating over the course of the day to better fit attendees' schedules.

In addition to the presenting companies listed above, the distributor is happy to host a strong list of manufacturer partners including Acer, ASUS, APC, Aruba, Buffalo, CyberPower, Dell, Epson, HPE, Lenovo, Micron, StarTech.com, Targus, and TRENDnet. Manufacturers making their debut at this event include Barco (digital displays), CNB Computers and Comsale Computer (both offering refurbished PCs), HP Projectors, and Nuvelon (Bluetooth speakers).

The floor will feature the "D&H Solutions & Services" pavilion, focusing on key D&H offerings such its Device-as-a-Service program, Custom Services, the company's new Pro AV/Digital Signage focus, its Partner Services Marketing offering, Cloud Solutions, and Credit Services. The Solutions & Services initiative is designed to deliver resellers and dealers whatever services or products they need to fill gaps in their own offering, so they can pursue more formidable projects and grow their businesses.

Prizes will be offered including a $500 Grand Prize American Express gift card; plus multiple "Centennial" $100 American Express gift cards to commemorate D&H's 100th anniversary, and a $50 American Express gift card for one winner per seminar.

"We're excited to present our enhanced format of seminars to reseller customers in the mid-western region," said Peter DiMarco, vice president of VAR sales at D&H Distributing. "Our trade conferences continue to evolve, providing additional engagement and value to keep our customer base competitive, helping them develop new opportunities. As the IT industry forges ahead, we want our reseller customers to have a comprehensive menu of support services available to them, so they can build their practices to new levels in high-potential areas like cyber security and digital signage."

The Agenda for the D&H Mid-West Technology Show:

10:00 a.m. Session 1: Intel: Be Ready for What's Next
Session 2: Speaker Michael O'Hara: Defense in Depth, How to Protect Your Clients and Realize a Reoccurring Revenue with a Layered Defense Cybersecurity Model

11:00 a.m.Session 1: Microsoft: Capitalizing on Digital Transformation with Devices and Services
Session 2: Unify with Cisco Collaborative Security

12:00 p.m.Session 1: 8 Ways to Make Money with Brother
Session 2: Stand Above the Competition with HP Security. Learn how HP, Intel, and Microsoft's Alliance is Better and Safer for your Business

12:45 p.m.Session 1: Microsoft: Capitalizing on Digital Transformation with Devices and Services
Session 2: Unify with Cisco Collaborative Security

1:45 p.mSession 1: 8 Ways to Make Money with Brother
Session 2: Stand Above the Competition with HP Security. Learn how HP, Intel, and Microsoft's Alliance is Better and Safer for your Business

2:30 p.m.Session 1: Intel: Be Ready for What's Next
Session 2: Speaker Michael O'Hara: Defense in Depth, How to Protect Your Clients and Realize a Reoccurring Revenue with a Layered Defense Cybersecurity Model

3:00 - 7:00 p.m.Exhibits open
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.Dinner stations open
6:30 p.m.Door prizes announced

D&H customers can contact their representatives at (800) 340-1001 for more information or visit dandh.com/midwest to register.

About D&H Distributing

D&H Distributing believes the most important element of doing business is developing relationships for mutual success. The company continues to build upon its 100-year-old culture by providing its manufacturers, co-owners, and partners with the utmost customer care, consultative guidance, and multi-market expertise. As one of North America's leading technology and consumer electronics distributors, it delivers a wealth of enablement resources and hands-on support services that empower retailers, etailers, dealers, integrators, and resellers in the supply channel. The company engages with its customers to meet their current business needs, as well as forecast their evolving, real-world requirements and prospects for lucrative growth opportunities even in challenging retail markets.

D&H delivers a diverse product assortment spanning consumer electronics, mobility, home entertainment, smart home automation, small office/home office, video surveillance, digital imaging, video gaming, cloud-based solutions, home and outdoors products, housewares, and sports and recreation. The company also focuses on emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, AI-based virtual assistant solutions, and wearable technologies, to provide early opportunities for customers to profit from new platforms.

The distributor is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, in the US; and in Brampton, Ontario, and Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada. Additional warehouses are located in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Fresno, CA. Engage with D&H toll-free at (800) 340-1007, via www.dandh.com, or follow the distributor's Facebook and Twitter feeds, https://www.facebook.com/DandHDistributing/ and @dandh.

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