Pacific Blue Micro Receives Regional Advanced Technology Partner Award From Cisco Systems, Inc.

PBM Recognized for Third Consecutive Year

IRVINE, Calif. – April 6, 2004 – Pacific Blue Micro (PBM) announced today it has received a Regional Award during The Cisco Partner Summit 2004 held in Honolulu, Hawaii. This award recognizes PBM for being Cisco’s U.S. Two-Tier Service Partner of the Year, Western Region.

"Our channel partners are critical to our success," said Chuck Robbins, vice president of US Channels, Cisco Systems.” At our annual Partner Summit, I had the privilege of recognizing our top channel partner performers for 2004. I would like to congratulate PBM on an award-winning year."

The Cisco Partner Certification Program offers world-class technical and sales training. The program also assures the consistent delivery of industry-leading support by maintaining rigorous standards for network expertise and support capabilities.

This coveted Cisco Partner Summit award recognizes best-in-class organizations that have demonstrated superior technical expertise, client satisfaction, and delivery of value-added client services. The award reaffirms the continued success of the PBM / Cisco partnership.

“This award is a tremendous honor for PBM and its staff, as it represents the third straight year of recognition," said Bill Uncapher, president of PBM. "PBM continues to leverage Cisco technology to deliver flexible, cost-effective technical solutions to help companies align their internal IT support systems with their business. Over the past three years, PBM has significantly expanded its capabilities in the areas of converged voice and data networks, IP telephony applications and security all driving tangible improvements and measurable value to our clients’ bottom line. PBM’s partnership with Cisco has been an important foundation in our continued success."

About Pacific Blue Micro
Pacific Blue Micro (PBM) is the quality leader in IT solutions enabling corporations to focus on their business priorities. PBM provides a comprehensive suite of consulting services, best-of-breed IT solutions and a full complement of managed services for businesses seeking greater return from their IT investment. PBM delivers solutions to high-profile clients, across multiple industries, including Hope International University, Wilson & Company, Inc, Palomar College, Amerisource Bergen and Ameriquest Mortgage. PBM, founded in 1982, is privately held and headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.pacblue.com or call us at 1 - (800) 660-0720.

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