CHICAGO and TAMPA, Fla., July 01, 2008  -- Chicago Office Technology Group (COTG), a Xerox company based in Bolingbrook, Il., has won Global Imaging Systems' coveted Chairman's Trophy for the fourth time in five years.

The Chairman's Trophy is awarded annually to the Global Imaging company that records the top operating results. It was presented to COTG at Global Imaging's recent 13th Annual Global Leaders Conference.

"The continued success of COTG is simply exemplary," said Global Imaging Chairman Tom Johnson. "President Phil Lampugnano, Executive Vice President of Sales Terry Dixon and their stellar team, continue to set the bar higher year after year for the rest of the company."

"Our drive to succeed is surpassed only by our desire to support our customers," said Lampugnano. "Those goals are intertwined and they're also greatly supported by the Global/Xerox organization."

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 state-of-the-art Xerox, Konica Minolta, Toshiba and Kyocera office technology products.

About Global Imaging Systems
Global Imaging Systems focuses on small and mid-size businesses through regional core companies in the U.S. that sell and service document management systems such as printers, copiers and multifunction devices; network integration services; and electronic presentation systems. As an office technology dealer, Global sells products from various suppliers including Xerox, Sharp and Konica Minolta. Xerox acquired Global Imaging in 2007 and operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary within Xerox's North American operations.