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Black Box Network Services Receives Circle of Excellence Award from ShoreTel

Published August 5, 2009 Uncategorized 1 Comment
Tags: Black Box Corporation, ShoreTel, Terry Blakemore, The Circle of Excellence Award

Black Box Corporation (NASDAQ:BBOX), an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions, announced today that it has been recognized as a Circle of Excellence winner and awarded first place in its category by ShoreTel, provider of IP phone systems with Unified Communications (UC). The award is based on world-class customer satisfaction and strong revenue achievement, and is the highest partner award given by ShoreTel.

“Black Box is a premier Value Added Reseller and they truly deserve this award for their excellence in customer satisfaction and their strong revenues,” said Don Girskis, senior vice president of worldwide sales at ShoreTel. “As ShoreTel continues to grow its market share, we greatly value their partnership and commitment to our joint success.”
ShoreTel’s highly qualified partners consist of value-added resellers and integrators that help customers navigate a world of voice over IP (VoIP) options, including LAN, WAN, call center, voice and data application integration, technology deployment, and training and support. The Circle of Excellence Award is presented to ShoreTel’s top 10 partners based on revenue success and achievement of world-class customer satisfaction scores of 90+ as measured by an independent third party. Black Box placed first in the national partners category.

“We proudly accept this prestigious honor on behalf of all Black Box Team Members who continually strive to provide the best customer service in the industry,” said Terry Blakemore, Black Box’s president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to continuing to grow on a national and global basis with ShoreTel.”

Cardinal Resources Announces Sale of First Solar-powered Water Filtration System in China

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Tags: Cardinal Resources, Grey Bird Approach, Kevin Jones, Red Bird Filters, Solar Powered Red Bird Systems

Cardinal Resources is pleased to announce its continued work in China with the sale of
our first Solar Powered Red Bird Systems in China. This lead sale is part of a multiple unit
deal valued at approximately $1.8 million. Over 180,000 people will be provided clear clean drinking water daily using solar energy and natural materials in the company’s patented Red Bird Filters with the installation of these Red Bird Systems.

The Red Bird was selected based on its use of solar power and the use of sustainable
green technology in the filtration. This technological advantage was developed using
modeling of natural geologic systems (Geo-mimicry) to develop a patented filtration system that uses natural materials to deliver clear clean water that retains the minerals that give water its taste. This high tech-simplicity produces a system that is robust, sustainable, and can produce enough water for a community using solar power.

“The sale of the Red Bird System into China is a key aspect of our plans for making a long lasting positive impact in providing clean water.” according to Kevin Jones, President of Cardinal Resources. “In China, as well as other markets, the taste and clarity of the water are crucial to the consumer. Our system, which meets those challenges along with the elimination of disease causing organisms, is suitable for expanding economies as well as providing water to communities in the developing world.”

Cardinal Resources brings a unique blend of experience, technology, and focus to projects
worldwide and across the United States from their offices in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Their commitment to Clean Water, Clean Environment, Worldwide includes the Red Bird System, a solar-powered community-sized drinking water system, and the Grey Bird Approach to wastewater treatment and green infrastructure as well as a depth of traditional environmental and engineering services.