Released on: May 16, 2008, 9:58 am

Press Release Author: Appia Communications

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: Vicinitech will add Appia's proven solutions in voice, data,
video, and networking to its portfolio of services.

Press Release Body: Appia Communications today announced that Vicinitech has joined
Appia's rapidly-growing nationwide network of partners. Vicinitech is one of the
newest partners to join Appia, a leading provider of managed IT and
telecommunications services to small and mid-sized companies and organizations.

"Vicinitech's commitment to exemplary customer service is a great fit with Appia.
We're proud to help them grow their business with Appia's VoIP solutions," said
Jason Ulm, Appia's Vice President of Sales.

Vicinitech will add Appia's proven solutions in voice, data, video, and networking
to its portfolio of services. "We've been using Appia's hosted VoIP solution for
almost a year, and can't think of a better voice solution to offer our customers,"
said Ron Jameson, IT Division Manager.

For more information about Appia's managed IT and telecom services, or about
becoming an Appia partner, please contact Frank Beltrano, Regional Manager, at
312-893-6403 or by email at frank@appiaservices.com.

About Vicinitech

Formerly Hamlin Technologies, Vicinitech is located in Chicago, IL. Vicinitech
offers managed IT computer support and secure network services for small
businesses. They provide comprehensive solutions with local "Be Right Over" service
and personal attention in the Chicagoland area.

For more information about Vicinitech, see www.vicinitech.com

About Appia Communications

Appia Communications is a leading provider of managed IT and telecommunications
services, whose mission is to enable small and mid-sized companies and organizations
to realize the benefits of Internet Protocol (IP) technology. Appia's managed
solutions help customers reduce costs, enhance employee productivity, improve
customer care, and compete more effectively against much larger enterprises.

Headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, Appia has operations in New York, Chicago,
Los Angeles, Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Boston, and other markets in North
America and Europe. For more information, please visit www.appiaservices.com, or
call 877-277-4297.


Web Site: http://www.appiaservices.com

Contact Details: Media Contact:

Keli Minick
Marketing Communications Manager
1030 Hastings St., Suite 100
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.929.0970 (v)
kminick@appiaservices.com