ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions Enters Into Agreement With Cummins Atlantic Inc.

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ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions Enters Into Agreement
With Cummins Atlantic Inc.
Communications Solutions Provider Partners With Regional Power Leader

RALEIGH, N.C. – David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions, a communication solutions provider, has announced that the company has formed an agreement with Cummins Atlantic Inc., an independent distributor of Cummins diesel engines, to provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems to their regional offices. VoIP systems will provide Cummins Atlantic Inc. with a platform to strengthen communications among the nine regional offices, as well as an opportunity to increase customer service at the company call center.

“Cummins Atlantic supports over 400 client dealers in this region alone,” said Finch. “ With nine regional branches across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, ATCOM has the opportunity to help strengthen the communications of Cummins Atlantic, and in the process, assist the growth of this already established industry leader.”

About ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions:
ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions, a communication solutions provider founded in 1979, is an industry leader in business telecommunications with an expertise in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a technology that enables businesses to upgrade their existing systems while embracing Internet technologies such as the Web, email, instant messaging, presence and video conferencing. With a client base comprising over 5000 businesses, ATCOM offers deployment of business telephone systems, unified messaging systems, wireless solutions, LAN/WAN infrastructure/services, video conferencing, carrier network services for local and long distance, and structured cabling solutions for voice and data. The privately held firm is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, with regional offices in Charlotte and the Triad. ATCOM has twice received award recognition as North Carolina’s Top 50 Technology Companies, most recently in 2001. For more information please call 800-849-8266 or visit the Web site at http://www.atcombts.com.

About Cummins Atlantic Inc.:
A regional power leader, Cummins Atlantic Inc. is a corporation of complementary business units that design, upfit, distribute, and service electric power generation systems, engines, and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, and emissions solutions. The company’s nine full-service branches are completely equipped with the latest electronic diagnostic equipment, complete fuel calibration and rebuild facilities, and provide expert treatment of all engine fluid systems. All Cummins Atlantic branches also carry a full line of quality lubricating, cooling, filtration, safety and environmental products for the diesel and natural gas engine industry.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com