eAccess Earns Award in CRN Magazine's Fast Growth 100 Competition

July 28, 2008 - Chicago, IL – eAccess Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of IT Wireless Devices, Software and Support Services, today announced that the company has been named to Computer Reseller News (CRN) magazine’s “Fast-Growth 100” list. Published annually, this list identifies 100 of the fastest growing solution providers across the nation that drive new customer demand and have achieved rapid revenue growth.

"The CRN Fast Growth 100 are the cream of the crop when it comes to Solution Providers who know how to wrap technology in world-class services offerings, and this years’ group demonstrate that the technology Channel is strong and growing, regardless of surrounding economic conditions," said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director for Everything Channel editorial.

The CRN Fast Growth 100 are channel industry leaders. They average two-year revenue growth
(‘05-’07) of 153 percent, and average annual sales of products and services of $106 million. The five common traits typify the CRN Fast Growth Solution Provider include: multi-vendor IT solutions; cutting-edge technologies; close customer relationships; strong sales philosophies; and business-oriented IT consulting.

Rank is based on 2 years' growth of net sales from calendar year 2005 to calendar year 2007. Net sales were verified by public filings when possible. All private companies provided a signed affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the reported 2005 and 2007 net sales figures or accountant-reviewed financials or audited financials. Affidavits were signed by an owner or officer of the company or by a CPA representing the company. Affidavits and financials are on file in Redmond, Washington. The Fast Growth 100 companies will be honored at an event on October 15 in Chicago.

“We are particularly honored to have made the “Fast-Growth 100” list this year amid a strong list of successful solution integrators,” said David Bean, President and CEO of eAccess Solutions. “2007 proved to be a great year for our organization and we are continuing to track similar, if not higher growth rates for 2008 and 2009.” eAccess specializes in helping organizations plan, design, implement and support wireless data handset (smartphone) solutions so our clients can focus on their core business objectives. While recommending technology solutions like BlackBerry and others that meet our client’s needs we are able to leverage our partnerships with leading hardware/software manufacturers to give our clients access to the best current and emerging technologies.

According to Bean, “eAccess's consistent growth over the last few years is due in large part to three critical components. 1. Giving our customers the absolute best service possible which has made our reputation in the industry outstanding!  2. Partnering with the best of breed handset manufacturers and middleware platform developers. 3. Using technology to our own advantage to automate and speed up customer processes and transactions. Our strong strategic relationships with our vendors have also resulted in increased business and will continue to fuel our future success.”

About eAccess:
eAccess Solutions, Inc. (http://www.eAccess.com) is a privately held Illinois based Corporation. With over 250,000 National Corporate, Education and Government account customers, eAccess is a leading provider of mobile device hardware, software, support services and integration services. eAccess sells wireless handhelds, software, support services and accessories in their on-line stores: http://www.eAccess-eStore.com, http://www.BlackBerrySource.com, http://www.Treo-Gear.com, http://www.WirelessByeAccess.com It also has a direct sales marketing force primarily targeting the business to business and government space. In addition to strong growth in on-line sales of handheld applications, eAccess is also seeing a very strong demand for business class server based wireless applications that enable systems behind the customers firewall to be pushed out to their wireless handhelds. The leading business verticals taking their wireless handhelds to the next level with eAccess are: Health Care, Legal, Sales, Manufacturing, Insurance, Government and Professional Services firms.

About CRN
CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company’s sales. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With nearly 30 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at http://www.channelweb.com.

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