July 26, 2006
CM IT Solutions Merges with CCS Computing in Rhode Island

Local IT service providers join forces to offer small businesses an array of professional services

Warwick, Rhode Island (July 26, 2006) – CM IT Solutions (CMIT) of Central Rhode Island, one of over 100 CMIT franchise locations and a leader in providing professional IT services to the small and mid-sized business sector (SMBs), today announced that it has merged with local firm CCS Computing & Technologies LLC (CCS) to provide area businesses with an increased breadth of IT services and products. The expanded partnership will allow both companies to strengthen product offerings to the SMB segment encompassing every facet of IT such as proactive system and network management, search engine optimization, website development and maintenance, Intranets as well as Remote Data backups.

“CCS has been in the market for 14 years and has great brand equity with area businesses,” said Jason Arabian, owner of the CMIT franchise in Central Rhode Island. “The combination of our relationship with CCS and CMIT’s national geographic presence allows us to provide local clients with national locations, remote and on-site support anywhere and everywhere in the lower 48 states.”

CCS can now leverage CMIT’s national alliances with leading technology companies such as Dell, Intuit and Symantec to offer a great value proposition for the end user by providing differentiated products at discounted pricing, financing options and customized solutions to meet a client’s specific need (or needs). With a combined staff of 12, the new alliance is one of the largest IT providers servicing the area and will have two locations in Rhode Island. The company is also a registered Microsoft partner as well as registered Microsoft OEM.

“A merger with CM IT Solutions makes perfect sense,” said Philip Crotteau, CEO of CCS Computing. “Each partner brings a unique strength to the relationship making it a win-win alliance for all – CMIT, CCS and our small business customers.”

For small and medium sized businesses in the area that are dependent on vendors for on-site technical know-how, on-going support and looking for experts that offer complete technology solutions, this alliance offers a complete “one-stop-shop” approach for SMB’s to receive help with most of their IT needs.

The $320 billion SMB information technology market has historically been supported by local independent consultants, very small IT firms and sometimes even “moonlighters.” With small businesses estimated to increase their IT spending budgets, there exists a significant demand for products and technical support within the SMB market.

“We are continuing to see an increase in the trend of consolidation across IT providers in local markets,” added Gordon Bridge, president and CEO of CM IT Solutions. “This is the sixth merger within our franchise system alone in the last 15 months and we expect to see more as our franchisees proactively seek out opportunities from this highly fragmented market.&rdqquo;

About CM IT Solutions
Launched in 1996, Austin Texas-based CM IT Solutions (CMIT) is a leading provider of information technology (IT) professional services and products to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and is uniquely capable of supporting SMBs anywhere, coast to coast in the U.S. By focusing on developing and maintaining a local, trust-based relationship with its customers, CMIT is able to meet most/all of their IT needs. CMIT offers a wide variety of services and products, including “enterprise-class” Technology Enabled Business Services, at prices small businesses can afford. Because of its growing geographic presence and partner programs, CMIT is a very attractive sales and/or support “channel” for larger firms, wanting or needing to reach the millions of smaller businesses in the U.S. The CMIT franchise system has more than 100 franchises, 42 of which were added in 2005, with operations throughout 32 states. Company plans call for having several hundred by 2010. For more information, please visit www.cmitsolutions.com

About CCS Computing & Technologies LLC
CCS Computing & Technologies, LLC has been serving the Rhode Island and surrounding Massachusetts area for over 14 years in all areas of computing technologies. With over 50 years of combined experience in all areas of these technologies, our Microsoft Certified System Engineers, Microsoft Certified Professionals and Certified Netware Engineers are available to provide experienced advice and expert support on issues relating to LAN/WAN connectivity and expansion to server-based technologies to simple peer-to-peer networks. CCS also provides very focused technology solutions for several vertical market organizations to manage their mission critical data centers and national enterprises.