Microware Computers.

• Position: Company Profile

An Alaska Native-owned corporation, Microware Computers began business in 1990 with a $1,200 credit card advance. In only six years since its beginning, Microware, located in Anchorage at 5313 Arctic Boulevard, has grown to 15 employees and nearly $3 million in annual sales. Microware's team includes a knowledgeable sales staff, trained service technicians, and certified trainers.

How can such a small business become one of the top 10 computer companies in Alaska? And, how did it accomplish this in such a relatively short time period when other well established companies were either downsizing or closing?

"Knowledgeable people, quality equipment, on-time service and a money-back guarantee have directly led to Microware's success to date," according to Brad Potter, General Manager.

"From the outset, we were very responsive to rapid changes evolving in a highly competitive marketplace and have made every effort to keep pace with the enormous technological advances taking place in the industry. As a result, Microware has been able to pass many financial benefits on to our customers," he states.

Microware provides services in a number of vertical markets, including GIS, AEC, desktop publishing, custom programming and network integration. Alaska Computer Training Center, a sister company, provides training in the most popular desktop applications and operating systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Windows, 3.1, Windows 95, Microstation and Windows NT.

By becoming business partners with powerhouse companies like Intergraph, Inc., Microware has steadily increased its position in the Alaska computer arena. Intergraph is a member of the Fortune 1000 and is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive...