Softchoice Named 'Top Revenue Generator-Over $1 Billion' on VARBiz 500

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
Softchoice (TSX: SO) is delighted to announce it has been recognized as
one of North America's largest and most influential solution providers.
At a major awards ceremony in New York City, Softchoice secured the 80th
spot on the VAR Business 500 - the definitive ranking of the largest IT
solution providers, system integrators and IT consulting and services
companies in North America. Softchoice also received the award for 'Top
Revenue Generator - Over $1 Billion' for fiscal year 2008, joining a
select group of companies singled out for special recognition at the
annual gala event.

"Being named to the VAR Business 500 is always a great honor, but to
receive recognition for the exceptional growth our people achieved makes
this year's award very special," said David MacDonald, President and CEO
of Softchoice. "The entire Softchoice team deserves credit. Our people
are deeply committed to realizing our vision of offering customers the
best in cost-effective IT fulfillment along with the technical expertise
required to deliver today's most advanced IT solutions. We are grateful
for their efforts."

The VAR Business 500 listing recognizes leading vendors and solution
providers as measured by gross world-wide revenues. The award for 'Top
Revenue Generator - Over $1 Billion' was one of a handful of special
honors given in recognition of outstanding performance in areas such as
business excellence, technical competency and revenue generation.

Since 2005, Softchoice has almost doubled the size of its business
through a combination of strong organic growth and selective acquisitions
aimed at offering customers a greater breadth of products and services.
The successful execution of Softchoice's growth strategy has positioned
the Company to meet the growing market demand for IT providers capable of
fulfilling a variety of requirements - from designing and implementing
sophisticated IT solutions, to helping organizations reduce costs through
cost-effective fulfillment and IT asset management services.

About Softchoice

As one of North America's leading providers of technology solutions and
services, Softchoice helps businesses and organizations of all sizes to
select, acquire and manage their software and hardware technology
resources. Softchoice offers a full range of capabilities, including
face-to-face consultations and IT asset management services designed to
help customers save time, money and risk in IT procurement. Softchoice
currently has 888 employees operating from 43 branch offices located in
major cities across the U.S. and Canada.

Softchoice stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the
trading symbol "SO." The common shares of Softchoice are not registered
under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and are not publicly traded in the
United States.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to
expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press release that
are not historical fact. When used in this press release, the words
"anticipate," "expect", "will' and similar expressions generally identify
forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current
expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties
including, but not limited to, change in technology and general market
conditions, many of which are set out or incorporated by reference in the
Company's latest Annual Information Form. Due to the many risks and
uncertainties, Softchoice cannot assure that the forward-looking
statements contained in this press release will be realized.

Contacts:
Softchoice Corporation
Eric Gardiner
Manager of Communications
416.588.9002 x2358
Eric.Gardiner@Softchoice.com

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