ABS Hosts 4 Network on Wheels Events Across the Commonwealth

ABS Technology Architects and Cisco Systems hosted the Network on Wheels (NOW) Van—with New Unified Communications and Security Demos—in three locations across Virgina so far this summer. On June 19 and 20, the van visited southwestern Virginia at the ABS office in Roanoke, and Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia. On July 10, TowneBank hosted the van at their Member Service Center in Suffolk, near ABS headquarters in Virginia Beach.

Visitors experienced the very best in real-world, small and medium-sized business solutions from Cisco in a mobile showcase that’s both educational and entertaining. The recently updated 25 foot van boasts the most advanced Unified Communications and Security solutions available today. It is equipped with the latest Cisco networking technologies. This unique showcase provides hands-on demonstrations of proven integrated networking solutions that are customizable to your business size and needs.

If you weren't able to visit the NOW Van in June or July, your next chance will be September 18 in Lynchburg, Virginia. For more information or to register for the event, please contact Julia Gardner at sales@absnt.com. Once onboard, you’ll take part in interactive demonstrations of technology solutions that can sharpen your competitive edge, maximize productivity, reduce operating costs, and increase user satisfaction—just what you need to increase the growth of your business.

Brian Meade Wins National Award in Internetworking

Kansas City, MO, June 27, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

Brian Meade, a student at Virginia Beach Public School’s Advanced Technology Center and Tallwood High School, was awarded the 2nd place in Internetworking at the annual National Leadership and Skills Conference and SkillsUSA Championships. The competition was held at H. Roe Bartle Hall, Municipal Auditorium and American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 24-26.

The SkillsUSA Championships is considered the largest single day of corporate volunteerism in America and valued at $33 million in industry support of donated time, equipment, cash and material. All contests are run by and judged by industry using industry standards for employment. Over 500 industry judges participated this year.

All winners receive medallions and frequently receive tools of their trade and/or scholarships to further their careers and education. The SkillsUSA Championships is for high school and college-level students who are members of SkillsUSA. More than 5,000 students from every state and three territories competed in 91 contests in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations this year. In order to qualify for the national competition, the students competed in local and state contests. The state gold winners advanced to the national SkillsUSA Championships. Brian Meade was one of only five contestants from Virginia to place in the SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. He is currently employed as a Junior Network Engineer for ABS Technology Architects in Virginia Beach.

A complete list of winners is available. Go to http://www.skillsusa.org/compete/results.shtml. In addition, trade releases specific to each contest area are located at http://www.skillsusa.org/about/mediakit.shtml.

About ABS Technology Architects

ABS Technology Architects (www.absnt.com) is a Cisco Gold Direct Value Added Reseller (DVAR) headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia that provides both regional and national advanced technology solutions for corporate, educational, and governmental organizations. Founded in 1972, ABS has long been considered one of the top solution partners in the United States with an emphasis on Cisco based advanced technologies including IP Unified Communications, Contact Center, MESH Wireless, and Advanced Security Solutions. In 2004 ABS was named one of Cisco’s U.S. National Partners of the Year at the Global Partner Summit in Vancouver, Canada.