At Davenport Group, we work hard to stay current with the latest technology innovations. Our partners at Dell Technologies, VMware, and Microsoft are leading the way in IT transformation, and we love to talk about their success. Below, we share important news stories and press releases discussing the ever-evolving IT industry.
“Ferrin’s ability to listen to customers, identify the right solution, and develop a lasting relationship will help Davenport Group continue to take care of our people,” said Brandon Cole, Director of Sales. READ FULL ARTICLE
“Micah’s skill set with Dell EMC products and services makes him a valuable asset to our new team of Customer Development Representatives,” said Brandon Cole, Director of Sales. “We’re thrilled to have his technical experience and his customer service expertise in our organization.” READ FULL ARTICLE
“Kimberly’s technical certifications and extensive experience with Dell EMC means that she’ll be able to help out at Davenport Group right away,” said Brandon Cole, Director of Sales. READ FULL ARTICLE
“Alison’s extensive experience with Dell EMC teams and products will help us grow our productive relationship with our partner,” said Brandon Cole, Director of Sales. READ FULL ARTICLE
Mr. Baker will be a valuable addition to a growing team of Senior Systems Engineers. As Davenport Group adds capabilities with EMC solutions, Mr. Baker’s vast industry knowledge will be essential to the deployment, migration, and support of the infrastructure equipment at Davenport Group customer sites. READ FULL ARTICLE
“Ryan’s project management skill set and industry knowledge will help Davenport Group stay on track as we work to bring the best solutions to our customers,” said Alex Bauer, Vice President of Operations and Engineering. READ FULL ARTICLE
His technical skills, comprehensive training, and hardware knowledge will make him a valuable asset. Mr. Stabler’s work will ensure that Davenport Group can continue to focus on going above and beyond to meet the needs of their customers. READ FULL ARTICLE
“We are looking to expand our portfolio of service offerings as we continue to grow the company,” said Sonia St. Charles, Chief Executive Officer of Davenport Group. “Alex’s proven record of driving superior business results and leading transformations make him the absolute right fit for this role. We are more than pleased to welcome him to Davenport Group.” READ FULL ARTICLE
Sonia St. Charles grew up in a central Tennessee town so small that its residents were outnumbered by her first class at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. From there, though, St. Charles held a series of executive positions in human resources at companies like Deluxe Corp. and Paper Direct, and ran her own consulting firm before founding St. Paul, Minn.-based Davenport Group in 2001 with her husband, Paul Clifford. The decision to form Davenport came from the couple’s desire to get away from the constant travel their former jobs required, and St. Charles’ desire to take ownership of her career. “I was very successful in HR, but I got frustrated because I was executing other people’s ideas. Davenport has been my petri dish of doing it the way I want to and seeing what the impact is.
“We’re data center focused, but last year our No. 1 product was client,” St. Charles said. “We don’t lead with client ever, but when a customer says, ‘Hey, can we buy our laptops from you?’ We want them to keep thinking of us for that purchasing cycle. It’s good for us, it’s good for them, and it’s become a significant part of our business.” READ FULL ARTICLE
“It’s huge,” said Sonia St. Charles, CEO of Davenport Group, a national solution provider based in St. Paul, Minn. “By putting all of this into one place with quite a bit of collateral materials and resources, it makes it much easier for partners to go and find. It’s a really smart strategy.” The institute comprises eight courses for Dell EMC Platinum and Titanium partners, and seven courses for Gold partners, Cook said. “The courses are dedicated to enhancing [partners’] acumen around marketing, helping them scale their marketing awareness, scale their training,” she added. READ FULL ARTICLE
“You are integral to our business and to our go-to-market,” Dell said. “When we think about the evolution of our solutions and the capabilities that we have, you all play an enormous role in bringing those solutions out and making them real for our customers. It is an incredibly exciting time in IT right now.” READ FULL ARTICLE
