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Presidio, Inc. Gains Position on CRN Fast Growth 100 List

Greenbelt, MD — July 31, 2008 — Presidio, Inc, a diversified provider of advanced information technology infrastructure and professional services, today announced that it has been named #12 on Everything Channel's 2008 CRN Fast Growth 100 List.  The CRN Fast Growth 100 list recognizes the fastest growing solutions providers in the industry today.  This year's Fast Growth 100 companies all share a passion for growing their businesses at warp speed.
 
"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 year’s group demonstrates 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.

Five common traits typify the CRN Fast Growth Solution Provider:  multi-vendor IT solutions; cutting-edge technologies; close customer relationships; strong sales philosophies; and business-oriented IT consulting.

“It is a privilege for the Presidio teams to be honored for the second year in a row by CRN with inclusion in this year’s Fast Growth 100 list,” noted Joel Schleicher, Chairman and CEO, Presidio, Inc. “As the top IT Lifecycle solutions provider, we are proud of our sustained growth and our commitment to providing our customers with the right combination of advanced technology solutions to enable greater productivity.”

To be eligible for the 2008 Fast Growth 100, companies must be an IT solution provider; be based/headquartered in the U.S.; have had net sales of at least $1,000,000 in calendar year 2005; and be an independent company.

Rank is based on two 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, 2008 in Chicago.

For additional information on the Fast Growth 100, visit www.channelweb.com.

About Presidio, Inc.

Presidio, Inc., a diversified provider of advanced Professional and Managed Services, information technology infrastructure and outsourcing solutions, operates through three subsidiaries: Presidio Networked Solutions, Presidio Managed Networks, Atlantix Global Systems, and Presidio Technology Capital. Presidio Networked Solutions addresses the complete technology lifecycle – plan, design, integrate, operate and optimize – for the enterprise, commercial and government markets. Atlantix Global Systems combines hardware and services to help provide more than 10,000 customers with a full lifecycle management process that enables customers to save time and maximize ROI. Presidio Technology Capital is the nation's premier IT infrastructure leasing company, providing flexible financing and leasing solutions for its customers.

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.

Everything Channel - http://www.everythingchannel.com
Everything Channel, formerly CMP Channel, is the one-stop-shop for accessing, enabling and accelerating technology sales channels. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with an unparallel audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels.  Through innovative sales and marketing solutions, Everything Channel arms the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results. Everything Channel is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

The name Presidio Networked Solutions is a trademark of Presidio, Inc.