Atlantix Global Systems Awarded for Achievement in Exporting by U. S. Department of Commerce.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2004

Atlantix Global Systems LLC, the world's largest reseller of used and unused midrange IT hardware, was recognized last week by the U. S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration for its accomplishments in the global marketplace. U. S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe Eric Stewart delivered a framed Export Achievement Certificate to the metro Atlanta based company during an official visit on Thursday, April 8, 2004.

The award was presented in a brief ceremony in which the Deputy Assistant Secretary commented, "Recognizing U. S. businesses that are developing and establishing relationships in foreign trade is important to the U. S. Department of Commerce. The successes of American businesses in opening new markets -- like what Atlantix Global Systems has done in Eastern Europe -- are very important to our economy."

Bill Woerner, President of Atlantix Global Systems, which exports to more than 60 foreign countries, and Ted Glahn, President of Solarcom Holdings, Inc., Atlantix Global Systems' parent company, received the award and provided insight into questions the Deputy Assistant Secretary posed about the company -- particularly concerning it's ability to grow steadily through a down economy at home and rising uncertainties abroad. "We've been around since 1976 and that's given us a real advantage in market knowledge, pricing, and inventory," said Woerner. "We've created a business model and invested in our infrastructure to back up our promise of quality products, timeliness, and efficient customer service. We have sixteen international sales reps and cover 10 different languages and service time zones around the world."

Glahn referred the Deputy Assistant Secretary to the company's multi-lingual web site where eight different languages are supported. "The web has opened up the world. Now there are no limits to where we can find opportunities."

Atlantix Global Systems carries $15 million in inventory and operates a 14,000 sq. ft. in-house refurbishing and technical support area filled with used and refurbished computer equipment. It's technical support staff and worldwide logistics capabilities can service customers almost anywhere in the world within 24-48 hours. "International business contributes approximately 30% of the Atlantix Global Systems total annual revenue," says John O'Hara, Chief Operations Officer, Solarcom Holdings, Inc.

Eric Prockow, Chairman and CEO of privately held Solarcom Holdings, Inc. says that one of the keys to the success of Atlantix is its ability to focus on the needs of its customers around the world. "We continue to add multi-lingual technology consultants and certified engineers to support our value-driven business. These highly trained professionals have allowed us to increase our focus on improving our world-class customer service and quality," says Prockow. "This has resulted in more than doubling our business in the last four years."

During his visit to Atlantix Global Systems, Deputy Assistant Secretary Stewart explained that one of his primary responsibilities is to assist businesses like Atlantix Global Systems in breaking down trade market barriers. "Focusing on market access and compliance issues, our job is to find out where and what the problems are and go fix them," he said. "We're convinced that American businesses, when given a level playing field, will compete successfully in the global community."

About the U. S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce is led by Secretary of Commerce Donald L. Evans, a core member of President Bush's economic team. The department oversees a diverse Cabinet agency with some 40,000 workers and a $5.8 billion budget focused on promoting American business, both at home and abroad. The Department gathers vast quantities of economic and demographic data, issues patents and trademarks, helps set technical standards, forecasts the weather, conducts oceans and coastal zone research, manages marine fisheries and sanctuaries, enforces international trade laws, and develops telecommunications and technology policy.

About Atlantix Global Systems

Atlantix Global Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Solarcom Holdings, Inc. Established in 1976, Solarcom delivers IT solution services through its four key businesses that include:

-- Atlantix Global Systems, LLC, the world's largest reseller of

used and unused midrange IT hardware (www.atlantixglobal.com)

-- Solarcom, LLC, a leading end-to-end business and technology

consultant and solutions provider (www.solarcom.com)

-- Comlanta, LLC, a leader in disaster recovery and managed

dedicated solutions (www.comlanta.com); and

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

solutions (www.solarcomPS.com)

Headquartered in the greater Atlanta area, the company does business in 10 languages with clients in over 60 countries around the world. For more information about Atlantix Global Systems visit at www.atlantixglobal.com.

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