Solarcom Joins EMC Authorized Services Network; Extended Relationship Allows Solarcom to Provide EMC CLARiiON-Based Professional Services as Part of Solarcom's Ongoing Focus on IT Services

Business Wire, May 6, 2005

ATLANTA -- Solarcom, a provider of total technology solutions, today announced it has become a member of the EMC Authorized Services Network. As a member, Solarcom has been trained and certified by EMC to deliver expert professional services around the EMC(R) CLARiiON(R) family of networked information storage systems and software. The CLARiiON(R) product line includes a broad range of data storage solutions designed to increase the business value of information by providing reliable, flexible, easily managed, cost-effective networked data storage. Inclusion in this program affirms Solarcom's ability to provide the skilled engineering resources necessary to expertly implement EMC networked storage solutions and help customers achieve the maximum business value from their EMC storage investment.

"As a leading provider of information technology solutions, Solarcom has been at the forefront in providing enterprise storage solutions to customers around the country," said Eric Prockow, CEO and Chairman of Solarcom Holdings, Inc. "Our relationship with EMC is a vital part of our success in bringing the benefits of these solutions to our customers. The addition of services for EMC's CLARiiON family of hardware and software allows us to serve our customers even better, with solutions specifically designed to help them easily manage complex storage environments."

As an EMC Authorized Services Network partner, Solarcom's personnel are trained and supported by EMC to provide a comprehensive portfolio of storage networking services for EMC CLARiiON systems and software. Business customers have been rapidly adopting and deploying automated networked storage solutions, and the EMC Authorized Services Network provides a service delivery infrastructure to meet this growing demand. Solarcom's participation allows it to add sophisticated EMC storage services and solutions to its already extensive service offerings, providing its customers with a broader selection of value-enhancing storage technology choices.

Derrell James, EMC's Senior Vice President of Technology Solutions, said, "As a member of the EMC Authorized Services Network, Solarcom has undergone extensive EMC Proven(TM) Professional certification and training, demonstrating high levels of proficiency in providing professional services for EMC CLARiiON-based storage networking solutions. The program's rigorous partner selection process, training, monitoring and support helps ensure that our mutual customers receive the same level of excellent service they've come to expect from EMC."

About Solarcom

Established in 1976, Solarcom delivers total technology solution services through four key business units:

--Solarcom, LLC, a leading end-to-end business and technology consultant and total solutions provider. Headquartered in the greater metro Atlanta area, the company operates 25 offices across the U.S.

--Atlantix Global Systems, LLC, one of the world's largest resellers of used and unused IT hardware.

--Comlanta, LLC, a leader in disaster recovery and managed dedicated solutions.

--Solarcom Partner Services, a master reseller of telecom and IT solutions.

For more information about the Solarcom Holdings family of companies, visit www.solarcom.com.

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