A.O.S and VNS Launch Strategic Technology Partnership

Partnership to Offer Customers a One-Stop Shop

Fresno, CA, September 18, 2000 -- Automated Office Systems (A.O.S.) and Valley Network Solutions (VNS) have announced the formation of a joint technology partnership to offer customers a one-stop "shop" to computer network design, installation and image output services. According to Thomas C. McGowan, president and CEO of A.O.S., and Daniel Duffy, president and CEO of VNS, the companies have entered into a strategic technology partnership that utilizes the unique expertise of both companies. A.O.S. is a leading copier, fax and printer dealer in the Central Valley. VNS is a rapidly growing Central California computer network consulting and support company.

"As technology continues to evolve and become more complex there is a trend toward an all-encompassing approach to system integration," said McGowan, who will join the VNS Board of Directors as chairman. McGowan recognized the trend some time ago as more and more A.O.S. customers purchased digital, connected copiers and requested technology services. "The VNS alliance allows us to broaden our offering and stay ahead of the curve," McGowan noted. McGowan spent over two years researching and looking at potential strategic partners. "We were very impressed with the talent at VNS' and especially Daniel Duffy. It was clearly the right match."

VNS provides computer network consulting, design and integration services as well as network monitoring, application integration, computer-based telephony, and cabling infrastructure services for small to medium and large companies and organizations. "We bring Silicon Valley expertise to Central California customers," said Duffy. "We've focused on a complete package from design to implementation and on-going support of computer networks."

"A.O.S. is the premier digital copier/printer dealer in the Valley with a proven track record of image output competence," Duffy stated. "This new technology partnership with A.O.S. is a logical extension in our service mix as it will offer customers a comprehensive solution to their business technology needs - from systems planning and design, to the integration of the printers and connected copiers and maintenance necessary to support any organization or business."

A.O.S. operates three Central California offices located in Fresno, Visalia and Merced. For more information visit www.aos-copy.com.

Company Background

Valley Network Solutions is a Fresno, California based network consulting and integration services company, providing a local resource for high-end computing services through its team of technical personnel with Silicon Valley experience. The company was founded in 1996 by Daniel Duffy. Mr. Duffy previously founded Internet Service Provider ValleyNet Communications (now known as ProtoSource Network, NASDAQ: PSCO), and has done work for Compaq, Microsoft, Bank of America and several other Fortune 500 customers.

The company founders previously owned, or helped launch numerous ISPs, and have extensive experience with Fortune 500 customers and enterprise computing environments, and can provide businesses with a local resource to that kind of enterprise expertise. Each team member possesses advanced network certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, MCSE+I, MCP, MCNE, SANA, CCA, ASE and A+. Our real-world experience with enterprise clients, coupled with practical network expertise and business skills allow us to create corporate infrastructures that are reliable, manageable, and capable of sustaining the most demanding e-business environments. VNS is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider and Sun Developer, as well as authorized reseller for several of the computer industries most respected tier one brands.

The Company provides services primarily to clients in the central valley of California. Founded in 1996, the company is a member of the Fresno and Clovis Chambers of Commerce as well as the Better Business Bureau of Central California, is privately held and locally owned.

The company can be reached at (559) 650-2600, or via our website: www.vns.net.

For More Information Contact:

Valley Network Solutions, Inc.
364 W. Fallbrook Avenue, Suite 101
Tel: (559) 650-2600
Fax: (559) 650-2601
Email: press@vns.net
Web: http://www.vns.net

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