Phenomenal Networks Achieves IP Telephony
Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems

Edina, Minneapolis – Phenomenal Networks announced today it has achieved the IP Telephony Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems, Inc.  This specialization recognizes Phenomenal Networks for having the training and knowledge to plan, design, implement and operate Cisco IP telephony solutions.

"IP telephony continues to rapidly evolve into a mainstream business solution, representing a tremendous opportunity for our channel partners," said Surinder Brar, senior director of Worldwide Channels Marketing for Cisco Systems.  "Cisco IP Telephony technology specialized companies, such as Phenomenal Networks, will play a pivotal role in helping organizations identify the numerous competitive advantages of a converged IP telephony solution."

We are very proud to get this certification and to be associated with a leading edge company," said Dave Shepherdson, President of Phenomenal Networks "Although we have worked with most of the key telecommunications vendors in the past, we chose to focus on Cisco after a thorough review of their products available for our target markets. They have a wide range of proven and competitive products that also provide companies insurance for future growth without wholesale equipment changes

Shepherdson added, "We have made a substantial investment here in Minnesota and plan to become one of the fastest growing local companies over the next few years and so creating many Hi-tech jobs for the great talent pool we have here in the State."

To achieve an IP Telephony Technology Specialization Phenomenal Networks was required to fulfill the following job roles with individuals who have met specific testing requirements: an account manager, responsible for IP telephony sales methodology; a project coordinator, responsible for project plan development and execution; a systems engineer, responsible for IP telephony solution planning and design; two field engineers, one responsible for the implementation and operation of the IP telephony solution and one responsible for the Unity unified messaging solution; and an operations specialist, responsible for troubleshooting network problems related to IP telephony solutions.

May 30, 2003