CompuCom Systems, Inc., is formed when Machine Vision International acquires both TriStar Data Systems and Office Automation under the umbrella of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., a technology holding company.
A leader in information technology since 1987
We continued to refine our procurement services and expand through acquisitions, growing from a multiregional reseller into a national reseller and IT services provider and adding capabilities in government services, software application development and technology outsourcing. CompuCom has been successfully riding the waves of IT change for nearly 30 years. View the full CompuCom history.
- 1987
- 1988
CompuCom acquires Bell Atlantic's CompuShop chain, adding 16 new locations to our sales network.
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The first transatlantic fiber optic cable is completed. - 1992
CompuCom launches new network integration capabilities with acquisition of MicroSolutions.
- 1993
CompuCom achieves $1 billion in total sales revenue.
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AOL and Delphi open the door to mass adoption of email by connecting their proprietary email systems to Internet. - 1994
CompuCom expands its network capabilities with acquisition of International Micronet Solutions (IMS) and Allerion.
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Java programming language first released from Sun Microsystems. - 1995
CompuCom's service revenues exceed $100 million.
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Amazon.com sells its first book. - 1998
CompuCom enhances its position in government, education and medical markets with acquisition of Computer Integration Corp.
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Google opens its doors. - 2000
CompuCom acquires MicroAge Technology Services.
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Sixty percent of U.S. households own at least one computer. - 2001
CompuCom acquires Northern NEF, ClientLink® and Excell Data.
- 2002
CompuCom transforms into a services-led company as service and product profits achieve equal levels.
- 2004
Platinum Equity purchases and privatizes CompuCom.
CompuCom acquires GE's IT Solutions division to aggressively grow consulting services portfolio and broaden strategic alliances.
- 2006
CompuCom ranked Leader in the Gartner® Help Desk Outsourcing and Desktop Outsourcing Services Magic Quadrants for North America for third straight year.
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Microblogging site Twitter opens with 140 characters maximum per message. - 2007
CompuCom becomes the first company to achieve Service Capability & Performance Certification for nine straight years.
Court Square Capital Partners acquires CompuCom from affiliates of Platinum Equity.
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The first-generation iPhone is released. - 2008
CompuCom completes acquisition of North American arm of Getronics, strengthening position in broader infrastructure services area and becoming powerhouse in desktop management.
- 2009
Getronics Workspace Alliance (GWA) is founded. This partnership of Getronics, CompuCom, APX, Getronics Middle East, NTT DATA Getronics, ServiceOne Getronics and Tecnocom establishes a new force in global workspace management.
- 2013
Thomas H. Lee Partners, a leading private equity firm, acquires CompuCom.
- 2014
CompuCom named Industry Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant for End-User Outsourcing Services, North America 2014.
CompuCom launches new technology center in Pune, India.Fun Fact:
Number of global Internet users exceeds 3 billion. - 2015
Getronics and CompuCom partner to lead new Global Workspace Alliance.
- 2016
CompuCom acquires IoT business of Extensys, advancing itself as a leader in deliviering IoT solutions.
CompuCom establishes its new global headquarters in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Google and Amazon began streamlining IoT technology with their respective Home and Echo products, creating a centralized hub for devices.
- 2017
CompuCom named a leader in Gartner in 2018 Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace Services, NA.
CompuCom launches SmartDesk, ASCEND, IntelliCare and SmartNOC services.
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP) announces completion of CompuCom acquistion.
- 2018
CompuCom relocates its global headquarters to Lancaster County, South Carolina.
CompuCom launches Self Healing Store™.
CompuCom Named a Leader in 2018 Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace Services, NA.