GTE selects Syslogic Technical Services, Inc., a Tampa, FL Corporation, as "Best in Class" for Computer Consulting Services.Tampa, FL

Syslogic Technical Services, Inc., was selected by GTE as a "Best in Class" supplier for Computer Consulting Services for 1999 at GTE's "Suppliers of Excellence" ceremonies, which was held as part of GTE's Partners in Quality program

"Through GTE's Partners in Quality evaluation process, we ensure a top-level quality commitment and open, two-way communication between our company and our suppliers," said Larry Henry, vice president and general manager of GTE Supply. "Our Suppliers of Excellence awards recognize those suppliers who consistently help us meet our competitive challenges and provide us with outstanding value."

GTE evaluated Syslogic and all of its suppliers on their ability to deliver on time, provide competitive prices and superior value, offer high quality customer service, and provide top-quality products and services. Using these criteria, 60 "Suppliers of Excellence" were identified from more than a thousand suppliers worldwide who provide products and services to GTE, and from this list, 10 were selected as "Best in Class."

"We strive to create a sense of teamwork and continuous improvement between GTE and its suppliers," added Henry. "Strong supply-chain management relationships enable us to meet our customers expectations and thrive in today's ever-changing telecommunications environment."

"Syslogic's success is a result of our "partner" relationships that we have developed since 1986 with our GTE clients. Our unique understanding of GTE's technical environment, systems architectures, and telephony applications provides us with the ability to respond with quality consulting services at all times", stated Susie Carrigan, Vice-President of Syslogic. "We are very proud to be honored by GTE with such a prestigious award, and we will continue to strive for Excellence!"

Syslogic is a privately held corporation, founded in Tampa, FL in 1984. Syslogic specializes in Information Technology Consulting and Recruitment Services. Syslogic services many companies locally and nationally, both large and small, and prides itself on quality, service and a keen understanding of the needs and challenges faced by the IT industry everyday.

With 1998 revenues of more than $25 billion, GTE is one of the world's largest telecommunication companies and a leading provider of integrated telecommunication services. In the United States, GTE provides local service in 28 states and wireless service in 17 states; nationwide long-distance and internetworking services ranging from dial-up Internet access for residential and small-business consumers to Web-based applications for Fortune 500 companies; as well as video service in selected markets.