DES MOINES, Iowa—August 10, 2005—LightEdge Solutions, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program, recognizing LightEdge Solutions’ expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, LightEdge Solutions has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Less than 5% of all Microsoft Partners worldwide are of the highest Gold Certified status.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our best-in-class integrated and managed business platform, which consists of our VoIP (Hosted PBX), IBM Blades/ SANS data storage, Meshed WAN-IP and Microsoft business applications.” said Jim Masterson, CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide to our small- and mid-size business customers.”

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes LightEdge Solutions as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

About LightEdge Solutions
LightEdge Solutions® empowers businesses to be more productive, mobile and effective with managed voice and data services delivered through a multi-homed, Cisco Powered Network data center environment. By out-tasking voice, data and IT services, small and medium sized businesses are able to realize unparalleled scalability and reliability with a lower total cost of ownership and reduced administration. For more information about services available for your business, visit LightEdge’s web site at www.lightedge.com.

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