Technology services and solutions provider
MicroAge |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | IT Services and Solutions |
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| Founded | 1976; 48 years ago (1976)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Founder | Jeffrey D. McKeever
Alan P. Hald |
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| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona , United States |
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Key people | Rob Zack, CEO
Larry Gentry, Executive Vice President
Tracey Hayes, SVP-Sales
Larry Fulop, SVP-Technology & Marketing
Pete Schmitt, CTO |
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| Products | Technology |
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MicroAge is a privately-held, award-winning full-service solutions integrator founded in 1976 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. MicroAge combines a powerful mix of technology services backed by vendor-certified engineers and an acclaimed panel of experts to deliver the competitive edge technology leaders need to lead in a disruptive digital environment.
History
An American technology organization with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1976, MicroAge was established by Jeffrey D. McKeever and Alan Hald, who opened one of the first hobby computer stores in the United States, known as The Byte Shop, in Tempe, Arizona. In 1979, MicroAge expanded its operations by opening the first MicroAge Computer Store at Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The store specialized in selling computers that were popular in the early home computer age, such as the Apple II, Northstar, Imsai and Altair computers.
MicroAge quickly grew into a major national distributor and established its own chain of stores. It became the most widely known franchiser in the computer industry, boasting over 1400 franchises worldwide, including locations in Europe, Japan, and the USSR. During its peak, MicroAge was listed on the Fortune 500 list from 1995 to 2001, employing over 6,000 people and generating revenues in excess of $6 billion.
By February 2000, MicroAge had evolved into a conglomerate comprising four subsidiary parts: MicroAge Teleservices, MicroAge Technology Services, Pinacor, and Quality Integration Services. In November 2000, MicroAge Teleservices was sold to its largest customer, United Parcel Service (UPS). In December 2000, MicroAge Technology Services, along with its network of service and support locations, was sold to CompuCom. In May 2001, some assets of Pinacor were sold to ScanSource.
In 2020, a significant leadership transition occurred when MicroAge's Chief Operating Officer, Rob Zack, assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Acquisitions
On October 1, 2020, MicroAge announced the acquisition of Semaphore Co, a cloud-services organization based out of Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
On July 15, 2022, MicroAge announced the acquisition of cStor, a cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. [2]
Partnerships
MicroAge has forged strategic partnerships with various software, hardware and service vendors in a broad range of technology sectors to accommodate the technology and services needs of its client base. The company helps develop technology strategies unique to the clients’ business goals and offers engineering services such as implementation and ongoing environment management services.
As of 2023, MicroAge’s capabilities span the following areas:
- Cloud platforms, cloud management (CSP) and cloud data security
- Cloud computing and cloud-based communications
- Collaboration and remote work solutions
- Cybersecurity and data security
- Data center, data management and data storage
- Digital infrastructure
- Microsoft 365 environment implementation, management, and support
- Networking and telecommunications
- Strategic technology consulting
- Technology implementation, optimization, management and support
- Virtual CIO services (vCIO)
A complete list of the organization’s current partnerships can be found at https://microage.com/our-partners-partner-levels/.
Technology Credentials and Certifications
MicroAge maintains top-level certifications and accreditations with prominent IT manufacturers. The organization consistently secures a position on the CRN® Tech Elite 250 list. This recognition is reserved for IT solution providers demonstrating extensive technical expertise and holding premier certifications. Notably, MicroAge's sales and technical consultants collectively possess over 1,000 partner certifications, with each consultant averaging more than 13 years of experience in the field.
Available Resources
MicroAge offers a variety of educational resources around key technology topics including cybersecurity, cloud, collaboration, remote work, networking, data security and management, unified communications, Microsoft 365, and more. Resources can be found on the company’s website at https://microage.com/resource-library/.
