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CISCO PARTNER UPDATE

ANS Group, a leading UK Technology Solutions group, is pleased to announce an update today on its Cisco Partnership.   Business Integrated Operating Systems Ltd ("BIOS"), which was acquired by ANS Group in August 2006, held the original Cisco Premier Partnership Certification . Following the acquisition ANS Group has continued the relationship by integrating Cisco into its business.

ANS Group has now achieved the Cisco Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization in UK, one of only 21 companies in the UK to hold this. The specialization recognizes partners for their knowledge and expertise in selling, designing, installing, and supporting a network security solution to small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. The specialization enhances and validates the Group's ability to deliver a network security solution that integrates both VPN and firewall protection.

The Group will also be renewing its current Cisco Premier Partner Certification under the new scheme this month. The Premier certification recognizes and rewards ANS Group with credibility in the marketplace as well as provides sales and marketing information, tools, and support. Premier certified partners have gained expertise in at least one technology specialization.

Cisco Silver Partner Accreditation is also planned over the next 6 months by focusing on the Advanced Unified Communications and Advanced Security accreditations. Further to the benefits of Premier certification, Silver Certified Partners gain expertise in any two Advanced Specializations or Express Unified Communications Specialization and one Advanced Specialization, excluding Advanced Unified Communications Specialization, and must have achieved a measurable level of customer satisfaction.

Scott Fletcher , Chairman, ANS Group, commented:

"We're pleased to be building on the acquisition of BIOS by integrating the Cisco accreditations and solutions into our business. We continue to develop our partnership with Cisco and are on track to be a Silver Partner by the end of 2007, There are only 40 partners of Cisco Silver partnership or above in the UK so this will be a significant achievement for the company."