ICAT Logistics’ Expo Division Expands Client List; GFI Software Chooses ICAT Expo as its Preferred Shipping Carrier
LINTHICUM, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 25, 2006–ICAT Logistics, Inc. (www.icatlogistics.com), a leading provider of worldwide transport and expedited freight services, today announced the addition of their newest client, GFI Software. ICAT, one of the fastest growing logistics companies in the country, and a recipient of the INC 500, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year and International SCN awards, will handle the shipping needs for GFI’s marketing department, specifically for tradeshows.
GFI Software, a market leader with the ability to innovate and adopt key technologies, is a leading developer of network security, messaging software, and content security. Unfortunately, it took a hard lesson for GFI to learn the value of ICAT over its competition.
“GFI was attending a Government Technology show in Washington, DC, but when we arrived at the show site we found that some of our equipment was damaged, and our shipping crates had obviously been treated with little care,” remarked Stephen Nolan, MCSE, CCNA - Sales Manager for GFI Software. “I was disappointed that yet another carrier seemed to have very little concern for an expensive and integral piece of equipment to the success of our trade show marketing efforts.”
Problems such as the Government Technology show disaster can hinder a company’s success, yet are fairly common among tradeshow exhibitors. With a customer base exceeding 300,000 customers to date, including Microsoft, NASA, Coca-Cola Beverages AG, BMW, US Navy, and the US IRS, GFI Software realized that their logistics provider needs to be as passionate about their exhibit as they are.
“When GFI asked how ICAT would have handled the situation differently, I told them about the value that ICAT places on their shipping procedures,” said Rob Dinker, National Account Manager for ICAT Logistics. “ICAT would assign her a personal Account Manager who would ensure that all shipments would arrive to their site on time, while appropriately secured throughout the transit.”
GFI saw the value and dedication ICAT Expo places on their clients’ shipment needs. Knowing that ICAT would be beneficial to GFI Software in transferring their shipments to future shows, GFI selected ICAT Expo to handle their tradeshow shipping needs.
About ICAT Logistics, Inc.
Founded in 1992, ICAT Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of transport logistics and expedited freight services. ICAT customers receive highly reliable and innovated solutions to meet their logistics objectives and enhance their profitability. With headquarters in Linthicum, Maryland, ICAT has 27 regional locations in five time zones with associate agencies in 75 countries.
About GFI
GFI is a leading provider of network security, content security and messaging software. Key products include the GFI FAXmaker fax connector for Exchange and SMTP mail servers; GFI MailSecurity email content/exploit checking and anti-virus software; GFI MailEssentials server-based anti-spam software; GFI MailArchiver an email archiving solution; GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) security scanning and patch management software; GFI Network Server Monitor that automatically sends alerts, and corrects network and server issues; GFI LANguard Security Event Log Monitor (S.E.L.M.) that performs event log based intrusion detection and network-wide event log management; GFI EndPointSecurity that enables network-wide control of removable media and GFI WebMonitor, HTTP/FTP monitoring and anti-virus software for ISA Server. Clients include Microsoft, Telstra, Time Warner Cable, NASA, DHL, Caterpillar, BMW, the US IRS, and the USAF. GFI has offices in the US, the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Romania, Australia and Malta, and operates through a worldwide network of distributors. GFI is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and has won the Microsoft Fusion (GEM) Packaged Application Partner of the Year award. For more information about GFI, visit http://www.gfi.com.