"The CRN Fast Growth 100 are the cream of the crop when it comes toSolution Providers who know how to wrap technology in world-class servicesofferings, and this year's group demonstrate that the technology channel isstrong and growing, regardless of surrounding economic conditions," saidRobert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director forEverything Channel editorial.

This year's Fast Growth 100 companies all share a passion for growing theirbusinesses at warp speed. They are channel industry leaders with anaverage two-year revenue growth ('05-'07) of 153 percent and average annualsales of products and services of $106 million. Five common traits typifythe CRN Fast Growth Solution Provider: multi-vendor IT solutions;cutting-edge technologies; close customer relationships; strong salesphilosophies; and business-oriented IT consulting.

"Once again, it is an honor to earn a place on CRN's Fast Growth 100 list,"said Neal Stanton, President and CEO of Consultedge, Inc. "To show thelevel of growth required to be included in the list for the fourthconsecutive year is a direct result of proper planning and superiorexecution. We strive to deliver a level of service that far exceeds ourclients' expectations."

Eligibility for the Fast Growth 100 is limited to independent companiesthat are IT solution providers, based or headquartered in the US and hadnet sales of at least $1,000,000 in calendar year 2005. This year's FastGrowth 100 companies were honored at an event on October 15 in Chicago.

For additional information on the Fast Growth 100, visitwww.channelweb.com.

About Consultedge, Inc. (www.consultedge.com)

Consultedge, Inc. is a national leader in voice and data communicationssolutions that address business needs for customer service, mobility, data transmission andstorage, business continuity,disaster recovery, andcost-efficient voice communication. Specializing in IP telephony, messaging andconferencing, contact center/CRMand network infrastructure, Consultedge is a full-service solutionprovider. Professional services range from network analysis and discoveryto system planning, design, implementation, project management, maintenanceand Help Desk support.

Consultedge's commitment to client satisfaction and technical excellencehas fueled rapid growth. Consultedge was named to CRN Magazine's annuallist of the nation's 100 fastest growing technology solution providers eachyear since 2005. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, Consultedge also was named toNJBiz.com's Fast 50, which recognizes the state's fastest growing companiesacross all business sectors. An Avaya National and Platinum BusinessPartner and a Juniper Networks Elite J-Partner, Consultedge isheadquartered in New Jersey with regional offices in California, Florida,Maryland, Michigan, New York and North Carolina.

About CRN

CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucialinformation and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As anadvocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRNfirst for immediate information. With nearly 30 years of experience, CRN isthe most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on theweb at http://www.channelweb.com.

Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)

Everything Channel, formerly CMP Channel, is the one-stop-shop foraccessing, enabling and accelerating technology sales channels. Frombranding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offerstechnology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands andmarket intelligence combined with an unparallel audience loyalty andcredibility serving all technology sales channels. Through innovativesales and marketing solutions, Everything Channel arms the sellers oftechnology with the resources they need to achieve measurable andsignificant results. Everything Channel is a subsidiary of UnitedBusiness Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider ofnews distribution and specialist information services with a marketcapitalization of more than $2.5 billion.