ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alternative Technology Solutions, a leading ERP and CRM service and solution provider for manufacturers and distributors and an Inc. 500 fastest-growing company, today announced that it has been listed among the top women-owned businesses in Orange County by the Orange County Business Journal.
"It's an honor to be listed among the top women-owned companies in Orange County," said Vivian Keena, Alternative CEO. "Being in an area that attracts high-quality, dedicated professionals has helped us grow a great team in Orange County."
In its annual report on women-owned businesses in Orange County, the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) noted that top-line revenues among the highlighted businesses were $3.1 billion. The 88 businesses on the list employ 5,824 people in Orange County, up 5% from the previous year. Alternative's expanded team has directly added to this growth.
With its headquarters in Aliso Viejo, CA, Alternative has a core team of product, sales, marketing, and support staff located in Orange County. Alternative also has offices in Boston, Indianapolis, and Monterrey, Mexico, and remote employees throughout North America. "Our home is definitely in Orange County, but our teams are strategically placed in key regions all over the country so that we can quickly and effectively meet and service our customers and partners," explained Keena.
As of 2014, Alternative is becoming more products focused, while still delivering exceptional services to its customers. "We're going to continue growing our Salesforce and cloud ERP products and services to bring the best of the cloud to manufacturers," said Keena. "Supporting this expansion means doubling the size of our Orange County office in the next 12-18 months."
Alternative's drive to leverage the best of the cloud doesn't stop with its customers: "We're also investing in taking our team to the cloud with the best applications and platforms available," said Keena. "It's all about giving our employees the best tools to do their jobs, collaborate with their teams, and help our customers continue to grow."
"We have a big year ahead of us," added Keena. "We're about to announce a major strategic partnership with an industry-leading technology provider, as well as launch more solutions and services that bring the best of the cloud to manufacturers. To fulfill our aggressive and ambitious goals for 2014 and beyond, we'll continue to build the most well-trained, knowledgeable, and customer-focused team in the industry and that starts right in our own backyard of Orange County."
For more information about Alternative, please visit http://alttechsolutions.com.
About Alternative Technology Solutions
Alternative Technology Solutions, Inc. is the leading independent full-service provider specializing in building and delivering the best of the cloud to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA, the company also has offices in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Monterrey, Mexico. Alternative was named an Inc. 500 company in 2013, was highlighted as a fast-growing company and best place to work in 2012 and 2013 by the Orange County Business Journal, and was a Silver Stevie Award Honoree in 2012. For more information, visit http://alttechsolutions.com.