Network Designs, Inc.

Network Designs Makes Top 50 Diversity-Owned Businesses in Virginia

October 25, 2002, Vienna, VA— Network Designs, Inc. (NDI), a systems integrator in Northern Virginia, was one of the state's leading diversity-owned businesses recently announced at the National Diversity Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC. The Div50 represents the Top 50 diversity- (women and minority) owned businesses in the state. As a member of the distinguished Div50, these companies are sought after by large institutional buying organizations to provide goods and services on a local and national basis.

"Network Designs is $10.2 strong and growing," said Marina Amat, President of Network Designs. The companies on the Div50 list represent businesses in technology, manufacturing, food service, and professional services. With over 9 million diversity-owned businesses in the United States, these businesses have distinguished themselves as leaders in their industries and communities. Diversity-owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy.

Div2000.com produces the Div50 annual list. Launched in 1999, Div2000.com contains a database of women- and minority-owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 500 companies, Government agencies, and Colleges and Universities. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its site content and design.

Network Designs, Inc. is a Cisco Premier Certified Partner, a Microsoft Certified Partner, an Authorized Loronix Integrator, and a Symantec Riptech Certified Security Partner. Founded in 1995, Network Designs, Inc. is an information technology (IT) solutions provider that integrates new technologies into proven, enterprise-wide solutions. Network Designs provides networked video surveillance, data and physical security, and computer forensics and training in support of Force Protection Initiatives and homeland security. A small, women-owned business, Network Designs holds GSA Schedules, a Department of Commerce GWAC COMMITS contract, and multiple BPAs with the Federal Aviation Administration and with NAVFAC for IT services. For more information, contact Nancy Pierce, Director of Business Development, at 703.268.0030 or visit www.netdes.com.

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