Telecom Infrastructure Corp

The Telecom Times 03 The TIC Details: Professional Services & DAS

06 Case Studies: The Proof is the Truth

12 Leadership: Being a leader means being the best all the time, on every project.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

05 DAS From IT planning to design development, we have a reputation for unparalleled services…built one client at a time. 14 Structured Cabling & Specialty Services All of the systems we install integrate best industry practices and are built to last

INSIDE LOOK: CASE STUDIES

06 DAS 4 WTC & 4 Times Square You can be assured of the finest design and installation across the full array of information technology system services.

9 DAS: The Rock & The Sheraton In preparation for the Super Bowl Telecom wired 2 key buildings.

10 Project Restack: HSBC Telecom Infrastructure was a key team leader to the success of this 44-floor restacking project.

DID YOU KNOW? 17 Structured Cabling Facts

A look at cable cost analysis and technical data from Siemon and Black Box.

20 President's Message: A Letter from Ed Donelan

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TIC Details: Telecom

Services TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS. IT IS A TRIBUTE TO OUR EFFICIENCY AND EXPERTISE THAT FOR DECADES SO MANY OF OUR CLIENTS TRUST US WITH THEIR BUILDING AND OFFICE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY NEEDS.

IT PLANNING Comprehensive site surveys on critical ITS facilities design, covering redundancy, diversity, backup and industry best practices including interviews addressing needs assessment, budgets, and scheduling. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Detailed recommendations for voice, LAN, WAN, PAN and structured cable plant, with specifications on equipment placement, electrical requirements, and heat loads. CAD

drawings of all aspects and integration of all ICT disciplines and coordination with and documentation for all allied

professionals - architect, AV consultant, MEP engineer, security, furniture vendor and internal IT staff.

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WE WORK WITH YOU EVERY STEP TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION

MEETS YOURINFORMATION TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

NEEDS TODAY AND WELL INTO THE FUTURE.

DESIGN Plans and budgets for structured wiring, broadband access, voice, data, electronic safety and security, DAS and audio/video systems Final as-built CAD/BIM drawings and design documents in compliance with national standards, building codes and federal and state regulations. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project coordination with all related project teams and professionals, project cost savings, and value added engineering.

Project communication documentation, record keeping and cost accounting documentation. CONSTRUCTION Born and Bred in New York, we are experts in the construction of structured cabling and wireless integration projects nationwide. We are about Talent not Turf and respect all labor relations by coordinating all elements of construction to ensure a smooth, hassle free, project completion.

Our technicians are constantly educated on the latest technology installation techniques to ensure the most efficient and effective installation methods are used. The highest quality craft coupled with fast, proven techniques ensure you a pain free experience and make you look great on Technology Cut-Over day and well beyond.

"FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE HAS CONSISTENTLY

DEMONSTRATED INTEGRITY AND TRUST IN INSTALLING SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT OUR U.S. PROPERTIES. I ALWAYS DEPEND ON TELECOM TO DELIVER AN

OUTSTANDING SOLUTION THAT IS BASED ON QUALITY, EFFICIENCY, PROFESSIONALISM AND HONESTY. ONE

COULD NOT HOPE TO HAVE A MORE DEDICATED, PRINCIPLED, AND ENTHUSIASTIC PARTNER."

-J. Murphy, VP Global Networking Technology, Pearson Education

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DAS: Distributed Antenna Systems

WHY DAS? As the demand for superior cellular service increases the need for Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) is becoming paramount in high traffic buildings. Venue owners and cellular carriers are finding it increasingly important to provide superior connectivity to their customers and occupants. In addition to meeting these customer service needs DAS also meets regulatory demands for public safety. WHAT WE DO Telecom Infrastructure provides a state of the art in-building wireless network that strengthens cellular reception throughout your building. Creating a seamless coverage network and meeting the capacity requirements for wireless connectivity at all times. THE DAS PROCESS Telecom DAS solutions follow a tried and tested process ensuring quality from beginning to end.

1. Preliminary Study 2. Site Survey 3. Data Acquisition 4. Design Proposal 5. Civil Designs 6. Construction/Project Management 7. Green Lighting & Commissioning 8. Maintenance 9. Service

Third party financing options available.

DAS CERTIFICATIONS IB Wave 1 & 2 ANRITSU PIM TEST COMMSCOPE ANRITSU CABLE CORNING SWEEP TEST SOLID CORNING FIBER TE EXT. WTY TEKO JMA COMPRESSION RCDD CONNECTORS Get a crash course on DAS with our DAS video series available for free on www.telecom-wiring.com

VERGING ON 2 DECADES EXPERIENCE IN DAS!

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Case Studies Verizon Wireless has recently partnered with Telecom

Infrastructure Corp. to bring America’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network to one of the most remarkable buildings

in New York City, 4 World Trade Center.

Business Challenge

Located on the southeast corner of the historic 16-acre World Trade Center site in downtown Manhattan, the new 4 World Trade Center (4WTC) building was designed by the esteemed Pritzker-Prize winning architect Fumihiko Maki. The 978 foot tall building offers unparalleled office and retail space to one of the busiest and most remarkable districts in New York City. Verizon Wireless recognizes the superior quality and craftsmanship of Telecom Infrastructure’s previous installation endeavors and therefore contracted Telecom Infrastructure to provide the project management and the physical installation expertise required to complete this expansive installation

project. Together, Verizon Wireless and Telecom Infrastructure have supplied 4 World Trade Center with the fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network in the world.

Solution The most optimal way to achieve flawless indoor cellular network coverage for such a large structure is by utilizing what’s called a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). There are many manufacturers currently providing DAS technologies but TEKO is consistently demonstrating its position on the cutting edge. Naturally, Verizon Wireless has

4 WORLD TRADE CENTER DAS NEW YORK CITY, NY Project Details

73 Floor High Rise 720 Antennas 12 mi Coaxial Cable 10,000’ Fiber Optic Cable

7 implemented a Teko DAS platform into 4 WTC’s infrastructure. DAS technology employs an array of antennas, strategically placed around confined (and oftentimes open) spaces. The Teko DAS Platform has more to offer than just a sleek design and an affordable price tag, the remote administration and spectral assessment features of the Teko DAS platform ensures quick and easy commissioning and

accurate remote monitoring of the system.

Results In its entirety, the system designed for 4 WTC contains 30 optimally placed Teko Remote Units (RU) fed by ten thousand feet of fiber optic cable, and around 12 miles of half inch coaxial cable feeding over 720 strategically placed antennas on all 73 floors of the building. Having already

completed dozens of DAS projects in the New York metropolitan area and around the country, Telecom Infrastructure is no stranger to challenging cabling endeavors and has ultimately completed the entire 4 WTC DAS Project in a record-breaking five month period, further solidifying their position as one of the most revered telecommunications installation companies in the country.

4 TIMES SQUARE DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM NEW YORK, NEW YORK Project Details

52 Floor High Rise 3 Lower levels 710 Antenna 70K’ ½” Coaxial Cable 400 Strands Single Mode Fiber

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Convert this high profile building in the middle of Times Square from a no cell service venue to a network of antennas to boost mobile broadband coverage and provide full service from the sub cellars to the roof for the tenants.

Business Challenge A project of this size and scale would normally take a minimum of 6 months to complete the schedule for this one was 6 weeks. This schedule required multiple teams of qualified technicians working on simultaneous floors to meet the timelines. The work had to be done after normal business hours and with a publishing company as a primary tenant, the business hours were typically much longer than normal. The technology of Distributed Antenna Systems was still relatively new which meant finding a quality installation company could be a difficult task. As wireless technology continues to become major part of our everyday lives, it is of the highest importance to have an installation company that will ensure your everyday life will not be disrupted. With time and location being an issue Telecom knew there couldn’t be any time wasted and there was no room for error.

Solution It is a good thing Telecom is located in the city that never sleeps. To accommodate the restrictions of work hours, Telecom had to assign their staff to start at 5pm and work 12 hour days. In the short time allocated, Telecom assigned a large number of their staff to this project. Everyone was willing to work reverse normal work hours, take on longer shifts and work well into the morning because that is what it took to get the job done. The actual coordination of this project and schedule were key in this process. The time was so consolidated, planning had to be perfectly executed for more than the normal number of craft to fully use time as efficiently as possible.

Results The impressive result of this project was 700 antennas were put up in 6 weeks. The job was done seamlessly in a quarter of the time than a normal DAS project. The numbers speak for themselves but more importantly all the people in the building speak… on their cell phones with full service. As we say in New York “Take your time, hurry up!”

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Prudential Center Home to the New Jersey Devils and host to many large scale events, the Prudential Center Arena was seeking to offer a greater experience to its customers in the form of the reliable high speed cell phone services provided by distributed antenna systems (DAS).This entailed installing the necessary equipment to enable service throughout the 700,000 square foot stadium.

Results Due to the overall team work, the DAS job was completed as smoothly as possible and in time for Media Day. Initial reports from the client indicate the system worked great, handling the capacity seamlessly.

Business Objective: The Sheraton Hotel Times Square

The goal of this project was to convert the cellular infrastructure of this prominent hotel to a neutral host distributed antenna system (DAS), allowing for a reliable BYOD (bring your own device) atmosphere. The project was to be completed in time for the swarms of guests and NFL employees that the hotel would accommodate during Super Bowl XLVIII.

Results The result of this ambitious cabling feat was none other than a complete and utter success, followed immediately by a devastating defeat of the Denver Broncos by the Seattle Seahawks; a game that was talked about intensely throughout the hotel via full bars...of 4G cellular service.

10 PROJECT RESTACK

HSBC turns to Telecom TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE WAS A KEY TEAM LEADER TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS 44-FLOOR RESTACKING PROJECT SURPASSING ALL DEADLINES

LOCATION: HSBC New York City HQ at 452 Fifth Avenue, a historic turn-of-the-century building adjacent to Bryant Park

PROJECT OVERVIEW

To provide turn-key design-build technology services for a 44-floor restacking project. This project entailed converged IP voice and data wiring systems using fiber, copper and wireless media to carry information for: -Access control -Audio video -IP phones -Gigabit Ethernet -Sound masking -In-building cellular phone -DAS -Wireless access points -Broadband television -Digital signage

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HIGHLIGHTS Engineered solutions for: pathways and spaces, grounding and bonding, 10/100gigabit fiber design and installations for robust fast Ethernet backbone connectivity. Structured wiring system solution deployed with Berk-Tek, Ortronics, and Netclear products to 2,200 work area outlets of four Category 6 cables each. Rapid installation of more than 1.5 million feet of LAN mark 1000 cable. Installed more than 30,000 feet of 10/100gig armored OM3 multimode and single mode fiber in a redundant and diverse star topology. $3.5 M Integrated security measures covering nine floors with 450 sound masking speakers, security cabling for 200 card readers and doors, as well as more than 200 IP cameras in high level class 5 security areas.

$3.5M "Telecom has truly done an extraordinary job this past year- completing more than $3.5 million in work that included a simultaneous 12- floor 3-site Restack project. The details of the project are remarkable and your technical staff deserves exceptional recognition." Winifred Tomkins, Project manager at HSBC

DID YOU KNOW?

Studies show that one hour of downtime costs the average company over $50,000 and companies in

the financial sector over $5 million per hour.

12 Telecom Talks Leadership

A REPUTATION FOR UNPARALLELED SERVICES...BUILT

ONE CLIENT AT A TIME. WE KNOW THAT RELIABLE

AND EFFICIENT STRUCTURED WIRING IS CRITICAL IN

TODAY'S WORLD.

DESIGN Good design starts with good listening. Our design professionals are certified, experienced, and outstanding problem solvers. They start with detailed questions and listen carefully to your needs. EXPERTISE Every member of the Telecom team is highly trained and skilled in his or her specialty, from the professionals in the field to our office support staff. It is this deep level of knowledge and hands-on experience that allows Telecom Infrastructure to deliver the right solution for your immediate and long term needs.

“Leadership is an action not a position.” – McGannon

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''TECHNOLOGY DOESN'T STAND STILL AND NEITHER DO WE.

Telecom President ED DONELAN was the president of BICSI from 2008-2009. Please read the President's message from Ed Donelan on page 20. We have many certifications including Corning, Ortronics, Repworks, Systimax, and more! Telecom Infrastructure Corp has been in business since 1986!

Each year we attend BICSI conferences and participate in many of the BICSI challenges and training at the events. After all, you’re only as good as your last cutover. We work with you at every step to make sure that your information technology solution meets your information and communications technology needs.

TRUSTED ADVISORS We pride ourselves on being independent thinkers and offering vendor neutral solutions. Our clients use words like "experts, dependable, reliable, adaptable, and trusted" to describe us. In addition, we stay on top of emerging technology through continual education and training. Technology doesn't stand still, and neither do we. FOUNDATION We have built a solid foundation of excellence for information technology systems and an unmatched customer-focused culture. We strive to become a trusted extension of your team and your resource for cutting edge solutions. We are dedicated and we continuously train to meet current and demanding technology system updates.

MISSION:

To be a trusted resource for design-build

information technology by providing value-added

solutions, improving client operations efficiencies, and

consistently surpassing expectations.

Did You Know?

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Superior Craftsmanship in Structured Cabling

OUR PROMISE IS TO REPLACE WORRY WITH EXPERTISE AND ALWAYS DELIVER EXCELLENCE. ALL OF THE SYSTEMS THAT WE INSTALL INTEGRATE BEST INDUSTRY PRACTICES AND ARE BUILT TO LAST. STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE ARE GUARANTEED FOR THE LIFECYCLE OF THE TECHNOLOGY.THERE'S NO DOWNTIME OR INEFFICIENCY.

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15 VOICE& DATA Telecom Infrastructure offers a truly unified approach to solving complex business issues: Company restack and retrofit

projects Expansion space design-build New company space design-build

construction Technology refresh/upgrade

projects Company consolidation or

reorganization projects National rollouts or upgrades

VOICE & DATA SERVICES ICT Systems (wired and wireless) Structured premise wiring

specialists Customer-owned outside Plant Private building-to-building

connectivity solutions DATACENTER Telecom Infrastructure provides engineering designs compliant with 5 Nines (99.999%) engineering and industry best practices in compliance with the Uptime Institute, BICSI and TIA standards. Space planning Site selection Security Telecommunications Information technology Data center maintenance

PRIVATE COMMUNITIES Telecom Infrastructure partners with private communities across the country to create the ultimate sophistication in "smart homes." We have applied our design-build expertise to residential as well as mixed-use communities that encompass housing, retail, school, hotel, and offices.

PRIVATE COMMUNITIES SERVICES Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Full quad play automation

(Internet, TV, telephone and security)

Whole house automation-Network Operating Centers (NOC)

Electronic Safety and Security (ESS)

WiFi broadband hotspots Web-based IP global access Lighting and environmental

controls OUTSIDE PLANT Our exceptional know-how has kept some of the most data dependent organizations connected: industrial facilities, major distribution centers, university campuses and specialty systems. We address the numerous issues that go into ensuring continuous and trouble-free operations, and protection of your IT investment from a single point of failure. OUTSIDE PLANT: CERTIFICATIONS Telecom Infrastructure is Confined Space Certified and OSHA trained. We provide installation of maintenance vaults, maintenance holes, hand holes and hardened conduit systems for the protection of your cable. OUTSIDE PLANT: SERVICES Cement encased conduit systems Tamper-proof entrance facilities Diverse paths and points of

building entry Cable plant maintenance Trouble restoration Emergency repair

16 PRIVATE NETWORKS Private wireless networks avoid the need for a fiber copper cable plant. Telecom Infrastructure was one of the first to embrace wide area network (WAN) utilizing in-building (window) or roof top mounting techniques. Depending on

the distribution and reach of your network, WAN wireless can provide significant cost savings, and can be deployed rapidly and reliably. We have performed thousands of wireless installations that keep

organizations connected, from across a city to across the country. Telecom Infrastructure's proven design, planning and installation techniques utilize Free Space Optics, 28 gigahertz radio solutions, as well as specialized options.

SPECIALTY SERVICES: INTEGRATED AUDIO VISUAL ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

AV SERVICES Emergency Mass Notification

Systems Broadcast AV Video Conferencing Multi-Media-Learning Collaboration Tools/Smart

Boards Public address systems Sound masking systems Electronic/digital signage

systems CATV

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY Whether your needs require surveillance, physical barrier protection, or personal safety alerts, you can get peace of mind knowing that Telecom Infrastructure has more than a decade of highly trusted electronic safety and security experience.

H. GUINDI There is nothing like getting the best service and product for the most competitive prices and that is exactly what RadPharm has been able to do by establishing a relationship with Telecom. Thank you for your support and the pivotal role played in our occupancy planning, implementation and ongoing support.

TYPES OF AV SERVICES

Specializing in corporate solutions, clients look to

Telecom to help them communicate locally and

globally through video conferencing, audio conferencing, digital

signage, presentation systems and other

audiovisual technologies.

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Structured Cabling Facts

Considerations for every company before installing structured cabling.

Time the end-user will occupy a facility

Expected installed lifetime of the cabling plant

Applications that will run on the cabling plant over its useful life

Timeframe during which standards, applications and electronics manufacturers will support the cabling plant

Cost of active electronics Warranty length and

covered components Price as it relates to

performance With all of these things in mind the cost and type of cable can be determined and we can begin to see why in the long term the higher end cable may be the right choice.

From: Black Box Cabling Guide

Installed

Cost 24 Ch. Lifecycle of

System

Per Channel

Avg. Annualized

Cost Cat 5e/Class D UTP $ 3,568.67 3 $ 148.69 $ 1,189.56 Cat 6/Class E UTP $ 4,493.41 5 $ 187.23 $ 898.68 Cat 6A/Class EA UTP $ 6,230.89 10 $ 259.62 $ 623.09 Cat 6A/Class EA F/UTP $ 7,365.50 10 $ 306.90 $ 736.55 TERA - Cat 7A/Class FA $ 8,282.95 15 $ 345.12 $ 552.20

From: Siemon Cabling Lifecycles

TECH TIP

A short history of Ethernet — Since 1985, when 10-Mbps Ethernet was first standardized, demand

for bandwidth and speed has grown steadily alongside increasingly high-performance

applications—thus the standardization of 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet in 1995; Gigabit Ethernet in

1998, and in the ratification of 10-Gigabit Ethernet in June 2002. Each step forward represents a tenfold increase in performance. 10-Gigabit Ethernet is a logical extension of previous

Ethernet networks, which are the predominant technology for high-performance LANs.

40 and 100 gigabit standards are here now!

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Certifications TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE HAS BUILT A FOUNDATION OF EXCELLENCE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND AN UNMATCHED CUSTOMER- FOCUSED CULTURE. WE STRIVE TO BECOME A TRUSTED EXTENSION OF YOUR TEAM AND YOUR RESOURCE FOR CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS, CONTINUOUSLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED IN THE MOST CURRENT AND DEMANDING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS.

BISCSI CERTIFICATIONS • Installer 1 & 2 • Technician • Registered

Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

• Network Technician Specialist (NTS)

• Electronic Safety &Security (ESS)

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS Confined Spaces Connecticut Electrical

Trade Contractor Connecticut

Telecommunications Layout Technician (TLT)

Hilti Powder Actuated Operator

Nelson Firestop OSHA

NY State Alarm Installer NY State Allied Trade

Asbestos MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATIONS Siemon Ortronics Mohawk Leviton Hubbell Panduit Berk-Tek Corning Systimax Repworks Commercial

Sound Systems Repworks Security &

CCTV Systems Repworks CCTV &

Advanced IP Cambridge Sound

Masking

DAS CERTIFICATIONS • IB Wave 1 & 2 • COMMSCOPE • CORNING • SOLID • TE • TEKO • RCDD • ANRITSU PIM

TESTING • ANRITSU SWEEP

CABLE TESTING • CORNING FIBER EXT.

WARRANTY • JMA COMPRESSION

CONNECTORS

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Telecom Clients A REPUTATION FOR UNPARALLELED SERVICES...BUILT ONE CLIENT AT A TIME. WE KNOW THAT RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT STRUCTURED WIRING IS CRITICAL IN TODAY'S WORLD. THESE ARE SOME OF OUR LOYAL CLIENTS.

In Building Cellular Services Verizon Wireless

Goodman Networks TE Connectivity

Multipath

Technology Yahoo! Google

IBM Sizmek

Financial Institutions

HSBC Signature Bank

JP Morgan Chase BNP Paribas

Financial Advisory

QS Investors Coatue Management Charter Brokerage

Trian Fund Management Brown Advisory

Media / Entertainment

Combs Enterprises SFX Holdings

Alloy Digital Media Deluxe Entertainment

Professional Services KPMG

Blum Shapiro Quinn Emanuel Urquhart &

Sullivan LLP Greenberg Traurig

Insurance

Endurance Insurance Axis Capital Insurance

PURE Insurance Global Atlantic Financial

Retail / Merchandise

PepsiCo Ann Taylor

Ford Models L’Occitane Express

Publishing

Pearson Education Random House Taylor & Francis Business Insider

Penguin

Education The Cooper Union Fairfield University Caldwell College Drew University

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President's Message

A LETTER FROM ED DONELAN, RCDD Hi and welcome to Telecom Infrastructure Corp. My name is Ed Donelan, as president and owner, I am glad to share our story. When I started our company in 1986 my dream was to connect people all over the world using technology. I also wanted to build a first class company that really invests in our people and our customers. As a result many of our clients chose to take the journey with us and they have remained with us for over two decades. We provide structured cabling and wireless systems integration. Our services consist of fiber, copper and wireless design/build and project management for commercial buildings on a national scale. Our service is exceptional in that we consistently under promise and over deliver all the latest technology systems. Centered here in the heart of the greatest city in the world, we cater to a

select group of clientele and represent them on local and national projects. These projects demand a very positive customer experience however complex and challenging things may become. We focus on helping you identify your needs to maximize your return on investment, while providing efficient, effective productivity for your employees and future proofing your infrastructure. I want to encourage you to look into the future and predict the next technology change. That is what we do every day, believe me; technology is constantly changing and this industry is making older systems obsolete every day. In closing I ask you to consider seeking out the leaders of technology change and ensuring you have the right team members in place to support all your technology needs. Our team is trained to become your partner to ensure your success. Thank you for considering us!

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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