CRN Magazine names Epic Technologies the 14th fastest growing solution provider in 2003 awards

Epic cites experience of professionals and loyalty of customers as the key to its growth

- The publishers of CRN Magazine, the leading trade magazine for value added resellers and technology integrators, announced today that Epic Technologies, LLC was the industry’s 14th fastest growing solution provider in the nation for 2002. The study, based upon sales growth, identifies companies who have exhibited up to 500% growth during 2002. While Epic’s own growth rate was not quiet that large (73% for 2002), the company was pleased and flattered to have made the list.

In commenting upon the firm’s rapid growth, Epic’s managing partner, Don Viar, attributed the success of the company to the experience of Epic’s professionals and the loyalty of its customers. “Epic would like to thank everyone who has made our growth possible and say that we look forward to many years of working together,” said Viar.

Since its founding in 1996, Epic has relentlessly pursued excellence in technical and professional services. The firm spends thousands of dollars each year on the continuing education of its professionals to ensure their expertise in emerging technologies. As their staff has grown, the firm has expanded its service offering to include professional consulting services such as strategic planning and security assessment services.

Epic looks forward to a bright future and is committed to earning the trust and loyalty of its customers who have made this award possible.

About Epic Technologies
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Epic Technologies is a leading provider of technology and professional services across the nation. Epic specializes in delivering high-end data networking and telephony solutions to small and medium-sized organizations. The firm has a particular focus on providing security and compliance services to the financial and healthcare communities as they deal with regulations such as Gramm-Leach-Bliley and HIPAA. To learn more about Epic visit us on the Web at www.epictn.com.

About CRN
CRN provides business and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to run their businesses successfully. As an advocate and voice of the Channel, business and technology integrators turn to CRN first for immediate information. With more than 20 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for 117,500 channel professionals. CRN can be found on the Web at http://www.crn.com.

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