MCSi Secures Multi Million Dollar Contract From Williams Communications Group to Design, Supply and Integrate Audio/Video Capabilities for 15 Story Technology Center

Business Wire, Sept 21, 2001

Business Editors, High Tech Writers

DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2001

MCSi, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCSI), a leading national integrator of state-of-the-art audio-visual, broadcast and computer technology, announced that it has secured a multimillion-dollar contract to design, supply and integrate audio and video communications and presentation equipment for Williams Communications Group LLC's (NYSE:WCG) new 15-story, 750,000 square foot Technology Center located in Oklahoma.

Williams Communications' Technology Center is a state-of-the-art technology building that will serve as corporate headquarters and hub of their 33,000-mile nationwide fiberoptic network.

"The Williams Communications' Technology Center represents one of the largest and most advanced audio/video integration projects to date in the state of Oklahoma," said Michael E. Peppel, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MCSi. "MCSi was chosen for this high profile project because of our ability to design and integrate a total solution system that is customized to our clients' specific communications needs."

"Williams Communications' Technology Center will house one of the most advanced network operations centers in the world and our success in managing our network from there will depend in part on having a highly advanced internal communications system," said Denise Combs, Project Manager - Strategic Planning, Corporate Real Estate, Williams Communications Group. "We selected MCSi based on their proven ability to deliver a sophisticated comprehensive solution that addresses all of our technology requirements."

MCSi's and WCG's audio-visual, internal network infrastructure, architectural, construction and operation teams collaborated in the building design to ensure that WCG's global communication and utilization needs were achieved.

Project highlights:

-- Control Center (24x7 operation): Capacity to seat 160 staff at any one time.
This center houses Network Operations, Bandwidth Trading, Vyvx (Sports,
Transmission, Broadcast, and Broadband Communications) and a guest
demonstration/viewing area.

-- Executive Briefing Center: Customer presentation theater, high definition
television production control and studio, large conference and intimate meeting
rooms, teleconferencing, and guest services including a presentation/dining
facility.

-- Conferencing Suite: Conference and training rooms, teleconferencing,
information center, library space, guest services and inter-net cafe.

-- Executive Suite: Executive offices, conference and training rooms,
boardroom, teleconferencing, guest services, and inter-net cafes.

-- General Office: Staff offices, conference and huddle rooms, library space,
guest services and inter-net cafes.

About MCSi

MCSi has emerged as the nation's leading systems integrator of state-of-the-art presentation and broadcast facilities. MCSi's foresight and ability to converge three key industries: audio-visual systems, broadcast media and computer technology, combined with design-build and engineering expertise, computer networking and configuration services, an extensive product line, and quality technical support services, has given MCSi a distinct advantage in the systems integration marketplace and has contributed to the dramatic growth of the Company.

MCSi's scalable solutions address clients at every level of the business transaction continuum. Products and services are available directly through the Company and its sales specialists, many of whom provide enterprise-wide solutions and/or work exclusively with clients on strategic and strong relationships maintained with manufacturers and technology leaders. With the largest selection of audio-visual/presentation, computer, and office automation products and the legacy of technical support and field service in more than 118 locations across the U.S.A. and Canada, MCSi's customers are provided with a unique value that extends beyond the product. MCSi's products are also provided over a robust business-to-business e-commerce platform powered by its affiliate, Zengine, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZNGN). Additional information regarding MCSi can be obtained at www.mcsinet.com (but is not part of this release).

The matters discussed in this press release which are not historical facts contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of MCSi, the occurrence of which involve risks and uncertainties which include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, industry trends, actions of competitors, MCSi's ability to manage its growth, factors relating to its acquisition/merger strategy, actions of regulatory authorities, restrictions imposed by its debt arrangements, dependence upon key personnel, dependence upon key suppliers, customer demand, risks relating to international operations, dependence on its computer systems and other factors. A complete description of those factors, as well as other factors which could affect MCSi's business, is set forth in MCSi's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and its Form 10-Q-for the quarter ended June 30, 2001.