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Innovative Technology Set to Replace Outdated Voicemail Systems

Alexandria, VA – July 25, 2012 - The Washington Network, Inc., a leader in unified communications, announced today that it has launched a data safety program to protect its customers from the expected increase in rolling blackouts and brownouts this summer. Companies across the board are using more energy to power their businesses than ever before and increasing energy demands are putting a strain on major energy suppliers. In years past, energy suppliers have turned to blackouts and brownouts as a last resort, yet in the coming months blackouts will be an unfortunate necessity.

Every year companies face this problem, along with other disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, power outages and floods. Oftentimes these disasters cause major disruptions to the business and in some cases companies can lose critical computer files or company records. Most businesses can’t afford to lose these files or have their phones down during peak hours. As a result, many businesses have turned to The Washington Network to help eliminate these threats, and are leveraging their technological

expertise to create a competitive advantage for themselves.

Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR) automatically creates failsafes for key communications systems, so in the event of an emergency, businesses can run uninterrupted. For example, if a phone line were to go down, incoming calls would immediately be transferred to a backup carrier and calls would then be routed to cell phones instantly. Another example of BCDR in action is when all computer files are automatically backed up at the end of every day and saved to a different location so they can immediately be accessed in the event of an emergency. The Washington Network’s team is filled with technology experts, who know many other practical ways to apply futuristic technology to solve today’s real business problems.

“It is our responsibility as our customers’ trusted technology advisor to protect our customers’ data networks and business phone systems from any event that could cause them to go down such as a power outage or natural disaster,” stated Rick Endres, President of The Washington Network. “Our objective is to give business owners peace of mind that their technology is secure and accessible so they can focus on growing their businesses.”

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON NETWORK, INC.

Founded in 1987, The Washington Network, Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia, provides computer networks, V oIP 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.