LOUISVILLE, Ky., CINCINNATI and COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc. (OTCBB:BEAC) recently announced that the Company has been certified as a Global Integrator by The Siemon Company, an industry leading manufacturer of high-performance network cabling solutions (www.siemon.com).
"As we continue to expand our network infrastructure management business, world-class partners like Siemon are an important part of our strategy," commented Bruce Widener, CEO of Beacon Solutions.
"Beacon has demonstrated an outstanding ability to design and implement infrastructure projects on a global basis," commented C.K. Siemon, Vice President of The Siemon Company. "We're excited about the addition of Beacon to our exclusive list of four Global Integrators."
"The other three Siemon Certified Global Integrators are: IBM, EDS Corporation and Computer Sciences Corporation," added Rick Mills, President of Beacon Solutions. "We're proud to have received this exclusive certification."
Beacon also recently announced that the Company has been awarded a subcontract for the complete network cabling infrastructure installation for the Louisville arena project. This new 22,000 seat arena being constructed in Louisville, Kentucky is a $238 million dollar development project.
About Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group Inc.:
Beacon Enterprise Solutions is a single source provider for voice and data system design, installation and service. Through an integrated team approach, Beacon offers customers everything to make their communications run, from telecom infrastructure design, to software development, to voice/data/security system integration, system installation and maintenance, in addition to long distance, VoIP and Internet access service. Beacon's client roster includes state and local agencies, educational institutions, and over 4,000 companies ranging in size from mid-sized companies to the Fortune 500. While Beacon services customers globally, it is headquartered in Louisville, Ky., and has offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; and Mangalore, India. Beacon is publicly traded (OTCBB:BEAC). For more information, please visit www.askbeacon.com or contact the company at 502-657-3500, the company's investor relations firm, Chesapeake Group at 410-825-3930 or investors@askbeacon.com.
About Siemon
Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices, manufacturing and service partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) category 5e, category 6 (Class E), category 6A (Class EA) and category 7/7A (Class F/FA), and multimode and singlemode optical fiber cabling systems available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, from patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry. For more information visit www.siemon.com.
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