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Data Systems Network Corporation Awarded Network Management Contract With Major Automotive Company

13 August 1997

Data Systems Network Corporation Awarded Network Management Contract With Major Automotive Company

    FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 13 -- Data Systems Network
Corporation announced today that it has been awarded an
enterprise wide network management contract with a major international
automotive company.  Data Systems will provide the customer with network
management hardware, software and technical support services, including
installation and software customization services.  The comprehensive contract
will include upgrading their existing management technologies to a more robust
platform that will enable the client enhanced capabilities and future growth.
The initial phase of the contract will begin immediately and should be
completed by the year end.  The other phases of the project should be
completed within two years and will include expanding the project to multiple
plant locations.
    "This project necessitated the skills of a highly seasoned and experienced
staff.  Our network management specialists were able to offer this customer a
flexible solution but one that was highly sophisticated and multifaceted.
When this project is completed, we will be able to deliver to the customer up
to date network tools that can accurately monitor their environment and the
ability to track network statistics so that they can responsively report and
make recommendations on the state of their network.  Our customers are
realizing that they don't have to put up with IT environments that are
strictly reactive.  Companies are demanding from the market a proactive
approach to their problems," said Michael Grieves, President and CEO of Data
Systems Network Corporation.
    Data Systems Network Corporation, a computer systems integrator,
specializes in the delivery of complex enterprise control of local and wide
area networks to major corporate and institutional accounts.  Services include
project planning and control, network management implementation and support,
software and process development for network management systems and remote
management services.  Data Systems' strategy is to provide value-added
computer network management, integration and support services and products
through a professionally trained sales and technical staff.  The Company
provides a wide range of network integration services including
installation consultation, technical support and training.  Data Systems, in
addition, provides specialized services in custom application development and
imaging systems.  The Company's headquarters are located in Farmington Hills,
Michigan.  Data Systems has over 260 employees operating from 21 locations and
its customers are located throughout the world.

SOURCE  Data Systems Network Corporation