PHOENIX and TAMPA , Fla., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix-based Arizona Office Technologies (AOT), a division of Global Imaging Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: GISX), recently won the Founder's Trophy at the 11th Annual Global Leaders Conference. The Founder's Trophy is awarded annually to the non-core company with the best performance for the previous year.

Tom Johnson, chairman and CEO of Global Imaging Systems, said, 'AOT has been one of our top performers since joining Global in 2000. They reported strong revenue and operating profit that were well over budget.'

Tom Metzler, president of West Coast Operations for Global, said, 'The theme of this year's Global Leaders meeting was 'Distinction through Superior Customer Service.' AOT President Mike McGuirk and his employees have been a key part of Global's success the past six years, and have set themselves apart with a reputation for superior customer service in the Arizona office technology market.'

About Arizona Office Technologies Group

AOT is a Global Imaging Systems company serving middle-market customers throughout Arizona with offices in Phoenix , Tucson and Prescott. AOT is a full-service provider of office technology solutions including the sale and service of Canon, Savin, Ricoh, Toshiba and Kyocera copiers and multifunctional devices, plus other office technology solutions.

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.