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The Washington Network Announces Business Communications System Buy Back Program

Companies to Benefit from a New Program Within the Current Technology Assurance Plan (C-TAP) to Ensure Implementation of Latest Technology


Alexandria, VA — February 21, 2008 — The Washington Network, Inc., a leader in telecommunications for Washington, DC-area businesses, announced today that the company launched the business communications Buy Back Program, a new component of the Current Technology Assurance Plan (C-TAP).  The Buy Back Program embedded in C-TAP gives The Washington Network the ability to offer cash back to a customer for their existing communications system.  By taking advantage of this unique opportunity, companies will enjoy all of C-TAP’s benefits, while reinvesting the money they receive from The Washington Network and their strategic partner GreatAmerica Leasing Company, back into their business.

Since its inception in June of 2005, C-TAP has emerged as the telecommunication industry’s most innovative program. C-TAP ensures that the telecom and information systems of small to mid-sized companies remain current.  C-TAP encourages companies to incorporate the latest in technology by giving them the ability to refresh their phone equipment after 24 months without a change in payment.  In addition, new equipment and applications are installed without labor charges. Technology can be added as needed within a fixed cost that can be absorbed by an organization’s operating budget.  Essentially, C-TAP allows continuing implementation of new technology within a set guideline.

The Washington Network’s customers on the C-TAP program will receive numerous benefits.  These include unlimited in house moves and changes, unlimited remote programming, routine software upgrades and patches, call accounting analysis, storage system and backup, remote database backup, records and training updates for the equipment administrator, and an annual audit of connectivity charges.  C-TAP also provides businesses with special customer service provisions including: priority queuing for adds, moves, changes, dispatch of service calls, a guarantee of inventory on hand, preferred maintenance, periodic replacement of handset and station cords, and annual preventitive maintenance visits.

When companies opt for the Buy Back Program they automatically become a part of C-TAP.  The age of the system will determine the the amount of cash back they will receive.  When the transaction occurs, the customer makes monthly lease payments reversing the original outlay for system’s large capital investment.  Thus, the client always keeps their technology current moving into the future, and now they show a fixed cost in their operating budget from lease payments.  In order to qualify for the Buy Back Program, The Washington Network’s clients will need to meet specific criteria including credit approval from GreatAmerica.

“Our goal with C-TAP and the Buy Back Program is to have a proactive relationship with our clients, rather than a reactive one,” said Rick Endres, president of The Washington Network.  “The addition of the Buy Back Program provides us with the tools to help achieve our mutual goals. These include providing our clients with the highest level of service in the industry, and the latest in business communications technology at a fixed cost. C-TAP helps our clients increase their profitability, and gain an advantage over their competition.”


ABOUT THE WASHINGTON NETWORK, INC.

Founded in 1987, The Washington Network, Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia, provides computer networks, VoIP phone systems, IT support and other technology solutions for associations and businesses in the Washington, DC Metro area.

Serving clients without a large in-house IT staff, The Washington Network lowers operating costs while increasing worker productivity. The company’s flat-rate managed services include remote network monitoring, preventive maintenance, help desk, redundant back-ups and on-site support.

A member of the Northern Virginia Technology Council and Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, The Washington Network has been honored as the Chamber’s Professional Service Business of the Year. Through its strategic membership in the Technology Assurance Group, The Washington Network serves and supports clients with multiple locations across the U.S. and Canada.

The Washington Network is located at 30 South Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. For more information on The Washington Network, call 703.212.7100 or visit www.WashingtonNetwork.com.

ABOUT GREATAMERICA LEASING CORPORATION

 Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, GreatAmerica continues to grow and adapt in an ever-changing market. As an independent institution with over $850 million in assets, it has the flexibility to provide customized financial solutions and selected business services for its customers who are distributors in the office equipment, telecommunications, healthcare, and retail markets. With superior industry knowledge and experience, they develop solutions that help their customers be more successful. Visit GreatAmerica at www.greatamerica.com.

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