CHICAGO and TAMPA , Fla., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Office Technology Group (COTG), a Global Imaging Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: GISX) core company based in Bolingbrook, IL, posted the best overall operating results for the fiscal year among all other Global companies nationwide to win the top award. The honor was recently awarded at the 11th Annual Global Leaders Conference.

The coveted Chairman's Trophy is awarded annually for outstanding achievement to the Global company that turns in the top operating performance. COTG turned in record revenues and operating profit that were well ahead of budget.

Global Imaging Chairman and CEO Tom Johnson said, 'COTG President Phil Lampugnano, Executive Vice President of Sales Terry Dixon and their team are the epitome of the 'Distinction through Superior Customer Service' theme we adopted for this year's Global Leaders meeting. Their drive, commitment and technical expertise make them precisely the kind of true business partner our middle-market customers need to succeed. Their impact extends well beyond the greater Chicago office technology market and continues to benefit Global as a whole.'

Mr. Lampugnano said, 'These results prove what can happen when an entire organization shares this level of commitment, focus and teamwork. You rise to the top, and you help your customers do the same. I am so proud of what the people of COTG have accomplished.'

About Chicago Office Technology Group

Founded by local Chicago people over a quarter of a century ago, Column Office Equipment, Distinctive Business Products, Image Manufacturing and CSC Office Automation are committed to excellence in both leadership and customer service and have combined to form the Chicago Office Technology Group. With a mission to build strong, long-lasting business relationships through innovative document imaging technology supported by extraordinary customer service, COTG is a Global Imaging Systems core company serving middle-market customers in the greater Chicago metropolitan area from offices in Bolingbrook, Chicago , Tinley Park and Itasca. COTG sells and services Ricoh, Konica Minolta and Toshiba digital copiers and fax products.

About Global Imaging Systems

Global Imaging Systems offers thousands of middle-market customers a one- stop solution for office technology needs in 32 states and the District of Columbia. The company provides a broad line of office technology solutions including the sale and service of copiers and other automated office equipment, network integration services and electronic presentation systems. The company is also a disciplined, profitable consolidator in the highly fragmented office technology solutions industry.

SOURCE Global Imaging Systems, Inc.