Contact: Krystn Andersons
Phone: (248) 837-1411
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2006

Royal Oak, MI; Thursday, April 20, 2006 -- Intelligent Connections LLC, Royal Oak, Michigan-based information security solutions provider has been recognized as one of the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Intelligent Connections received the honor at the awards ceremony during the second annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event, April 19 in East Lansing.

"Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is a unique awards program designed to shine the spotlight on second-stage companies,” says Edward Lowe Foundation Executive Director Mark Lange. The Edward Lowe Foundation is a not-for-profit operating foundation based in Michigan. Its mission is to “champion the entrepreneurial spirit” by helping second-stage entrepreneurs learn from each other.

“Startup companies and large corporations often garner attention for their achievements,” says Lange. “But growing second-stage enterprises work mostly behind the scenes, even though they generate the bulk of new, sustainable jobs and are a powerful economic force underpinning the high quality of life most Americans enjoy.”

Headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan, Intelligent Connections is a National leading provider of network security solutions and services, specializing in security consulting, product deployment & integration, support services, and certified training. Combining the highest level of expertise with best-of-breed manufacturer relationships, Intelligent Connections continues to increase reliability, security, and performance for networks of all sizes.

"This award is a really nice compliment to each and every person at Intelligent Connections who strive daily to be the best.  The hard work and dedication of our team is what makes IC a great company … now and in the future" said Brian Haboush, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Intelligent Connections.

Companies nominated to be members of the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” list must be second-stage companies, defined as employing 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital in place from investors or grants. In addition, the companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan.

Winners were selected by representatives of the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, the Small Business Association of Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the U.S. Small Business Administration-Michigan, the Michigan Certified Development Corporation and the Edward Lowe Foundation, based in part on the winner’s demonstrated intent and capacity to grow based on one or more of the following:

• Employee or sales growth.
• Exceptional entrepreneurial leadership.
• Sustainable competitive advantage.
• Other notable factors that showcase the company's success.

Michigan Celebrates Small Business was underwritten by the Accident Fund, Clark Hill PLC, Microsoft and National City Corporation. Media partners were Crain’s Detroit Business, the Greater Lansing Business Monthly, MiBizWest/Southwest, MITECHNEWS.com, Traverse City Business News, WJR Radio, Detroit and Business Today WILX-TV10 Lansing-Jackson.

Information about the 2007 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” program can be found at http://edwardlowe.org/Michigan50. The 2007 Michigan Celebrates Small Business event will be held April 19, 2007 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. For more information go to www.michigancelebrates.biz or call (800) 362-5461.

About Intelligent Connections

Headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan, Intelligent Connections is one of the nations leading network security solutions provider. Intelligent Connections specializes in four key areas of information security: security consulting services, security product deployment & integration services, security support services, and security training. Combining the highest level of expertise with best-of-breed manufacturer relationships, Intelligent Connections continues to increase reliability, security, and performance for networks of all sizes. Intelligent Connections makes your information MORE secure. Visit www.intelligentconnections.net for more information.

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