Atlanta Award-Winning VoIP and Network Services Provider

ATLANTA, September 10, 2009 -- Emerald Data Networks, Inc., a leading provider of data and VoIP solutions in the southeast U.S., today announced it has become a member of the VMware Partner Network, certifying the company’s ability to design, plan and deploy sophisticated virtualization solutions to meet the technical and business needs of its customers. VMware (NYSE: VMW) is a global leader in virtualization solutions.

"Virtualization allows you to run multiple operating systems—including Windows, Linux, Mac and others— on a single server." explained Darrell Rodgers, president of Emerald Data Networks. "Emerald joined the VMware Partner Network because we believe our customers can leverage VMware's virtualization technology to improve application performance, reduce costs and minimize investment in physical infrastructure.”

For small and mid-sized businesses, virtualization can be the foundation to optimizing IT infrastructure and systems. VMware estimates that organizations typically save 50-70% on overall IT costs by using virtualization technology to consolidate their IT resources.

"Emerald is committed to providing its customers with the right solution at the right time," said Rodgers. "For many companies, the time for virtualization is now. As a Virtualization Solutions Provider in the VMware Partner Network, Emerald looks forward to helping customers reduce capital investment and operating costs while increasing operational efficiency and flexibility."

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About Emerald Data Networks, Inc.

Emerald is a trusted provider of full service, enterprise-wide technology solutions to businesses in the Southeast that depend on technology to achieve business objectives. Emerald provides these organizations with voice and data solutions, technology roadmaps, project planning and management, and advisory services. Emerald’s award winning services are grounded in expertise and integrity. For more information, visit www.emeralddata.net.