Calence Named to Arizona FasTech 50; Reaches Number 9 on Top Technology Service Providers List.

Business/Technology Editors

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2001

Calence, Inc., a leader in building and managing client-centric networks, announced today that it has been recognized as one of Arizona's fastest growing technology companies by FasTech50. The FasTech50 is an annual event that recognizes Arizona's fastest growing technology companies in four industry fields: Technology Manufacturing, Technology Retailers/Wholesalers, Technology Service Providers, and Software. Calence ranked Number 9 in the Technology Service Providers category. To be eligible for the FasTech 50, companies must have been operating since 1998 and have minimum revenue of $100,000 in fiscal 1999 (fiscal 1999 must be a full 12 months) and minimum revenue of $300,000 in fiscal 2000 (year ending on or before December 31, 2000). Decisions were based on annual revenues, number of Arizona-based employees, and Arizona payroll.

"We are honored to be named by the FasTech50 as a major player in the Arizona business community," said Mike Fong, CEO and co-founder of Calence. "By continuing to grow in Arizona, we are helping not only our customers, but our neighbors and fellow businesspeople. We are proud of our diverse Arizona client base which ranges from small school districts, high tech manufacturers and healthcare providers to local credit unions and Fortune 50 financial services organizations."

In addition to serving the Arizona business community for the last eight years, Calence has donated or raised over $50,000 for local charitable organizations and donated thousands of man-hours of time. The company is currently working with the Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC), an organization focused on enhancing early childhood development, to set up their networks. Calence will continue managing the ASCC network on a pro bono basis.

Drawing upon both business knowledge and technical expertise, Calence designs, implements and manages network solutions that are tailored to meet an organization's specific business goals and requirements including reducing information technology costs, improving internal processes and increasing operational efficiency. As a single-source provider for complete networking needs, Calence offers its clients round-the-clock management and monitoring of corporate networks, sales and support of best-in-class solutions and networking equipment as well as security consulting and voice solutions. As a result of delivering these services and products, Calence has demonstrated an unsurpassed track record of growth and profitability, doubling revenues in each of the company's eight years of operation.

"While we continue to grow and service clients all across the United States, Arizona will always be our home state," said Fong. "We want to be good citizens within our community. Regardless of whether our clients are businesses or non-profits, we remain dedicated to providing them with the astonishing customer service that our clients, employees and management have come to expect from Calence."

About Calence

Calence (www.calence.com) builds and manages customized, client-centric networks that are strategically tailored to meet an organization's specific business goals and requirements. Drawing upon both business and technical expertise and experience, Calence designs, implements and manages network solutions that reduce information technology costs, improve internal processes and increase operational efficiency. The company offers strategic services as well as expertise in a wide range of specialty areas, including voice, data, wireless and information security. Calence has earned designation as a Cisco Gold Partner, as well as one of a select group of Cisco AVVID Partners.

Recently named one of the fastest growing privately held companies in Arizona, Calence is headquartered in Tempe, with additional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis.