Broadview's ARC Networks Approved as GSA Vendor

ARC Networks, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadview Networks, announced today that it has been approved as a preferred vendor by the General Services Administration of the United States Federal government.

Under this GSA IT Schedule 70 contract, ARC Networks is however eligible to sell its cable and wiring services for local area networks, wireless networking and security systems directly to state and Federal agencies. Approval as a GSA vendor speeds up procurement and makes ordering from ARC an easier and more efficient process.

Peter Parrinello, president of ARC said, "We are pleased to have earned the trust of the GSA to be eligible to provide the full range of services for the installation of communications networks. ARC Networks brings many years of experience serving agencies at the state, local and municipal levels in accordance with an Office of General Services contract in New York State. We are pleased to add this Federal GSA approval to our portfolio."

The provider of choice for hundreds of schools

Broadview's ARC Networks has become the provider of choice for hundreds of schools and agencies in New York and New Jersey as a result of its unparalleled approach to project management and contract implementation. To boot, ARC has many longstanding customer relationships in the education and government market segments.

ARC dedicates a project manager to work with each client, ensuring that every detail is met-from understanding the full scope and schedule of projects to design and installation through to final implementation and completion. ARC's team of certified technicians as well ensures strict adherence to all design, safety and industry codes as then as current communications best practices standards.

All of ARC and Broadview Networks' clients have access to a complete portfolio of communications products and services, allowing full integration of multiple communications capabilities and services during also providing a single point-of-contact for all of a customer's needs.

Broadview Networks is a network-based business communications provider serving clients nationwide. It provides the total solution for business communications, including local and long distance voice communications, premises-based and patented hosted VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) systems, data services encompassing VPN- and MPLS-enabled applications, traditional telephone hardware, high-speed Internet services, a full suite of managed services, and a full range of professional services. Broadview clients benefit from award-winning customer service, including a web-based account management tool and a primary point-of-contact for real-time, personal customer care.

Control investment of MCG Capital Corporation

Broadview Networks is a control investment of MCG Capital Corporation. Its largest investors are MCG Capital, Baker Capital, and New Enterprise Associates.

Broadview NetworksPatti A. Reali, 914-922-7900Marketing/Public & Analyst RelationsPReali@broadviewnet.comwww.broadviewnet.com