About Us
IT is complicated. We make it simple, using our expertise to guide you.
Connection, a Fortune 1000 Global Solutions Provider, drives customer growth by calming the confusion of IT, guiding the connection between people and technology.
Founded in 1982, Connection has grown to include Connection® Business Solutions, Connection® Enterprise Solutions, and Connection® Public Sector Solutions, which provide IT solutions and services to SMB, enterprise, and public sector markets, respectively.
We serve a diverse group of customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, knowledgeable industry experts, on-staff technical specialists, and our efficient procurement websites. Our company has more than 2,500 technical certifications that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries.
Founded in 1982, Connection has grown to include Connection® Business Solutions, Connection® Enterprise Solutions, and Connection® Public Sector Solutions, which provide IT solutions and services to SMB, enterprise, and public sector markets, respectively.
We serve a diverse group of customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, knowledgeable industry experts, on-staff technical specialists, and our efficient procurement websites. Our company has more than 2,500 technical certifications that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries.
Our Vision
Our mission is to connect people with technology to enhance growth, elevate productivity, and empower innovation. Connection has twice been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” The reason customers trust us is encapsulated in our Vision:“A world of IT, where choosing the tech you need feels simple, not stressful.”
Our brand purpose is “to calm the confusion of IT; guiding the connection between people and technology.”
At Connection, we’ve got your back. As you face challenges caused by the ever-evolving worlds of business and technology, our experts are here to provide solutions, services, and capabilities backed by real-world experience and deep knowledge. Whether it’s optimizing a digital workspace or modernizing an infrastructure, Connection is here to help you prepare for and adapt to what comes next.
As we like to say, Change Happens. Expertise WINS.™
Our Values
- Respect: Respect starts with empathy. We have a customer-first mentality. Our culture is based upon mutual trust and respect. In other words, what you worry about, we worry about.
- Excellence: We continuously look for ways to better serve you. We strive for long-lasting relationships that grow stronger over time.
- Teamwork: Working together drives innovation and success. We are accountable to our customers, employees, and shareholders by being curious about how we can better help them grow. Our curiosity inspires us to ask better questions which leads to better solutions.
- Integrity: We’re honest and direct. We believe integrity comes from transparency which leads to excellence. Earning your trust is job #1.
- Corporate Citizenship: We foster a socially responsible culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, drives environmentally sound business practices, and encourages engagement in the communities where we work and live.
Company Fast Facts
- Founded: 1982
- President and CEO: Timothy McGrath
- Corporate headquarters: Merrimack, NH
- Locations: Keene, NH; Boca Raton, FL; Schaumburg, IL; Wilmington, OH; Rockville, MD; Exton, PA; Dakota Dunes, SD
- Annual revenue of approximately $2.9 billion
- NASDAQ listing: CNXN
- 2,600+ employees
- 750+ Account Team Members
- 710+ Engineering Services and Technical Staff
- Average Account Manager tenure: 8 years
- Our global IT procurement covers 174 countries and partners with more than 500 suppliers
Corporate Structure
The Connection® brand includes Connection Business Solutions, Connection Enterprise Solutions, and Connection Public Sector Solutions, which provide customer-centric IT solutions and services to SMB, enterprise, and public sector markets, respectively.
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You Are One of a Kind
Your technology needs, challenges, and goals are unique. So why choose an IT partner who treats you like everyone else? You deserve a partner who understands you—and technology that celebrates your strengths. Learn why Connection has been trusted for more than 40 years to deliver IT solutions and services that stand apart from the competition. Find out what makes us different—just like you.
Awards and Commendations
We are proud to be recognized for performance excellence and continued trust.
Building a Better, More Sustainable Future
Connection employees are committed to making the world a better place. To support their efforts—and to continue advancing the corporate culture we’re all so proud of—the Connection Cares social giving program provides an outlet for our team members to make a difference in their communities. Connection Cares brings employees together with convenient, flexible opportunities to participate in fulfilling community engagement, personal development, and sustainability initiatives. From employee volunteerism to corporate giving, discover how Connection Cares activities are helping those in need.
Why Choose Connection?
We have grown to a multi-billion-dollar, Fortune 1000 company without losing the flexibility or adaptability that fuels our success. We exist to calm the confusion of IT by guiding our customers to the technology that will enable their employees, and therefore their business, to thrive. Our team of industry experts is an extension of your IT staff—working to meet your needs, timeline, and budget. Exceptional customer service is our hallmark, and we’re dedicated to helping you find innovative, affordable solutions that simplify technology.16