Raleigh, North Carolina – Jan 27, 2011 – BlueRange Technology LLC, a leader in IT asset and technology lifecycle management, announced today that it has launched the next phase of its North American expansion with plans to expand coverage in the South-eastern US market.

From its current base of operations in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and Raleigh, North Carolina, BlueRange will expand its team with additions in the areas of sales management, sales executives, pre-sales support and system engineers.  BlueRange Technology will continue to focus on best-in-class solutions from partners including IBM, VMware, Cisco and Microsoft. In addition to its focus on technology solutions, BlueRange Technology will leverage the offerings of other XTG companies to provide full lifecycle management services to its customer base, OEM’s and ISV partners.  BlueRange Technology will also leverage XTG’s 60,000 sq ft distribution and configuration centers in these cities and will continue to invest in their technology demonstration centers (IBM BSSC’s).

“Continuing to build on and replicate the success of BlueRange Technology Canada is a high priority for XTG.” commented Jeff McFarlane, President and CEO of Xchange Technology Group.  “With our global footprint of 19 locations in 8 countries around the world, we are very uniquely positioned to assist in the management of technology solutions at virtually any point in the lifecycle. We continue to look for opportunities to expand BlueRange’s coverage, regionally and internationally.” McFarlane added.

About Xchange Technology Group
Xchange Technology Group, established in 1996, is a worldwide leader in information technology and is made up of 5 affiliate companies- IT Xchange, BlueRange Technology, Vernon Computer Source, Hamilton Rentals and PartStock Computer. Through this group of interdependent companies, we strive to become the world’s premier provider of flexible and cost-effective lifecycle management programs for IT assets.  www.xtgglobal.com

BlueRange Technology delivers world-class technology solutions to solve business challenges in mid-market organizations. We have partnered with the world’s leading hardware and software manufacturers, including: IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware. BlueRange Technology leverages our IS0 9001:2000 accreditation, coupled with a high standard of engineering and logistics, to help our clients maximize workflow and realize maximum ROI on their IT investment.

Vernon Computer Source and Hamilton Rentals focus on the rental, lease, and lifecycle management of equipment and peripherals from Tier 1 technology manufacturers. Operations in the US are headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional facilities in major regions across the United States. Operations in Europe are headquartered in London, England, with additional facilities in Scotland. Our product broad portfolio includes manufacturers such as IBM, Lenovo, HP, Dell, LG, Sun Microsystems, Samsung, Sony, and Apple.

IT Xchange is an international distributor of secondary market, server and personal computer technology, with offices in Canada, USA, UK, China, Japan, Australia, Barbados and Dubai. IT Xchange works with a broad network of domestic and international clients, providing customers with quality products allowing organizations to maintain their standard platforms for extended ­­periods of time (Platform Maintenance) or to acquire technology appropriately matched to their applications (Appropriate Technology).

PartStock Computer is a leader in technology lifecycle investments for the educational customer base including K-12, and higher education. At the core of PartStock's foundation is the company's enduring commitment to customer service combined with a proven record delivering quality technology solutions. With a broad product inventory including Dell, HP, IBM and Lenovo, as well as industry leading certifications including Dell's Registered Partner and Microsoft's Authorized Education Reseller.