MiCTA Selects Applied Global Technologies to Provide Conferencing and Collaboration Services to its 20,000 Members

AGT provides the best overall value" to governmental, educational and healthcare member organizations

Rockledge, FL (PRWEB) September 24, 2004 -- Applied Global Technologies, proven experts in IP collaboration technologies and solutions, announces it has won the MiCTA and ATAlliance RFP for Video Integration Services. AGT was awarded the highest level of endorsement known as Endorsed -- 1. This award level signifies that AGT exceeded all core RFP and evaluation criteria requirements, demonstrated excellent fiscal reporting, provided strong nationwide and international coverage with remote sales/service offices available regionally, and were determined to provide the best overall value.

As the leading collaboration Managed Services Provider (cMSP), it is gratifying to be recognized by an independent, professional, 20,000-member organization as being the best," stated Mike Valletutti, Chief Executive Officer, Applied Global Technologies. Our selection by MiCTA follows two separate 'Solution of the Year awards presented to us by the leading manufacturers in the video conferencing industry, Polycom and TANDBERG. It independently confirms our teams commitment to excellence."

AGT offers the MiCTA and ATAlliance members a comprehensive video integration service. It includes equipment, A/V integration, engineering, programming, and tactical as well as strategic collaboration management services. In addition, AGT provides proprietary implementation and management tools designed to aid the implementation of collaborative technologies for MiCTA and the ATAlliance.

I am pleased to have an organization like AGT participating with MiCTA and the ATAlliance membership. Having received the highest award, Endorsed-1, through our comprehensive bid process, AGT is clearly a company which can service our entire memberships interactive video needs, and can do so without requiring a separate bid," stated John Rathje, President/CEO, MiCTA Service Corporation. We are delighted AGT is committed to the MiCTA / ATAlliance mission."

The agreement is effective immediately and runs through September 30, 2007 with two one-year options.

AGT is extremely pleased to have won the opportunity to provide conferencing solutions to MiCTA and the ATAlliance Members," added Steve Parrish, vice president of sales, Applied Global Technologies. This contract will provide a mechanism for all their members to procure equipment and services from a high quality, certified vendor without the need to let an RFP, negotiate pricing or terms and conditions."

About MiCTA

MiCTA, a member driven nonprofit organization, is an association made up of nearly 20,000 nonprofit institutions nationwide. MiCTA aggregates the member demand and, through a comprehensive RFP process, negotiates discounted contracted rates. These contracts focus on best value and best service oriented programs for membership with vendors like Qwest, Gateway, Sprint, MCI, Avaya, AT&T, Wireless Frontier Internet, MPC, ITG and more.

MiCTAs diverse program offerings include voice, video and data services, eLearning course management, computers, office and library supplies and much more. MiCTA is headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI. (www.micta.org)

About Applied Global Technologies®

Applied Global Technologies® offers its customers proven expertise in IP collaboration with the mission to transform companies from buyers of technology into users of technology. Applied Global takes the enterprise vision of fully integrated IP networks and applies it as an effective, ROI-centered solution for todays progressive and agile businesses.

In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the eleven-year old private corporation provides conferencing solutions to the Pentagon, branches of the US Military and civilian agencies, as well as numerous federal and state government facilities. The companys continued advancement in communications is being felt around the world.

AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers. Applied Globals current partners include: Anteon, BellSouth, EDS, Glowpoint, Infonet, Polycom, Radvision, SAIC, Sprint, SRA International, TANDBERG, VCON, and Verizon.

AGT is the creator of a series of innovative solutions in the Collaboration industry including: FATHOM c/ATM -- an IP video analysis tool, NEXUS c/RTM -- a call detail record reporting tool, and PERSPECTIVE c/PTM -- a multimedia gateway for seamless communication between group and desktop systems.

Applied Globals international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, Okinawa, Ottawa, Phoenix, Seattle, San Francisco, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC.

Contact:

Michael Tilley

404-402-1004            

michaelt@appliedglobal.com

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