ORLANDO, FL – December 31, 2007 – Emergent, a leader in business communications, announced today that it has joined forces with Forval International, a publicly traded company headquartered in Japan, to provide ElipServicesTM, an affordable, subscription-based managed IT service for small to mid-size (SMB) enterprises and back office network operations. This agreement will enable Emergent to offer the highly sought after IT services, furthering the company’s mission of increasing their customer’s profitability, improving employee productivity and giving them a competitive advantage in their marketplace.

ElipServices comprises multiple security, disaster recovery and network performance services, delivered through an ElipSwitchTM, a proprietary all-in-one gateway appliance managed remotely. The combined solution is specifically designed for smaller businesses, remote users or branch offices of larger companies lacking the capability to effectively and efficiently manage their IT resources. ElipServices includes each of the following solutions:

Remote Backup – Offsite, automatic nightly back up of files to a secure data center

Site-to-site VPN – Seamlessly, secure communications between offices

Remote Access VPN – Securely work from home, as if you were in the office

Firewall – Managed firewall security backed by 24×7 technical support

Secure WiFi – Wireless Internet access throughout the office

Print Server – Print from anywhere in the office

Shared Storage – Easily share files on the network while maintaining control over who has access to those files

Network Performance Tuning – Optimize VoIP and data traffic on a broadband connection

” ElipServices is a great offering for Emergent, providing a much needed service for under-served customers concerned about data loss, Internet security threats, and network management,” said David Fortini, president of Forval International. “Smaller offices share the same IT needs of larger organizations but often can’t afford the expense necessary to effectively address IT infrastructure issues. ElipServices effectively bridges the gap between the haves and have-nots for this market segment. We’re excited about the opportunity to deliver our solution to Emergent’s customers.”

“We are pleased to add Forval International’s innovative service,” commented Roger Scott, president of Emergent. “We analyzed a number of these types of solutions and found that ElipServices provided the greatest value proposition at the most cost effective price. A large segment of the region’s business will utilize this solution.”

ABOUT EMERGENT

Emergent, formerly Telecommunication Professionals, Inc., founded in 1988, is a network services, business telephone and data communications company that specializes in technology solutions that give clients a competitive advantage and increased profitability. The company implements technology plans by providing products that fit the client’s needs. Emergent’s mission is to provide cost justification and investment protection.

The company maintains a full staff of factory-trained, certified technicians, sales associates and customer advocates that believe the dimensions of service quality are time and timeliness of the delivery of the service, completeness of the service, courtesy of those giving the service, consistency of the service, accessibility & convenience of obtaining the service, accuracy of the service, and responsiveness to emergencies.

ABOUT FORVAL INTERNATIONAL

Forval International was established in Newport Beach, California, as an extension of Forval Corporation to launch ElipServices™, an innovative managed IT services solution. Just as Forval revolutionized discount calling plans and office phone solutions for small to mid-sized businesses, Forval International is also providing small offices with high value services, utilizing technology to enable extraordinary cost savings. The entrepreneurial passion of Hideo Ohkubo is alive and well, having transitioned into the new millennium as a managed IT services solution placing smaller businesses at par with large enterprises with regards to their IT infrastructure.

ORLANDO, FL — October 15, 2007 — Emergent, an industry leader in telecommunications, announced today that the company launched its new Current Technology Assurance Plan (C-TAP). C-TAP has emerged as the telecommunication industry’s most innovative program. The program ensures that the telecom and information systems of small to mid-sized companies remain current and incorporate the latest in value added solutions. Technology Assurance Group (TAG), a national organization of independently owned telecommunication companies, spearheaded the development of C-TAP in strategic partnership with Great America Leasing Company (GALC), a privately held lease financing firm.

As a premier member of TAG, Emergent will be the only telecommunications provider in the region to offer businesses the TAG/GALC supported C-TAP program.

“C-TAP is revolutionizing the manner in which telecom equipment, convergent applications such as VoIP, and connectivity infrastructure is deployed in the marketplace,” said Roger Scott, CEO of Emergent. “As a result of C-TAP, Emergent can now proactively manage customer telecom and information system needs in partnership with those customers. When companies participate in C-TAP it assures them that they will always be at the forefront of new innovations in technology.”

C-TAP gives companies the unique ability to refresh or renew their phone equipment any time after 24 months with no change in payment. New equipment and applications are installed without labor charges. Technology can be added as required within a fixed cost that can be absorbed by an organization’s operating budget. Essentially, C-TAP allows the continued implementation of new technology within a set budget.

“Let’s take Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) to illustrate how C-TAP works,” stated Mr. Scott. “ACD allows companies to route incoming calls to the appropriate representative, which increases both internal efficiency and customer satisfaction. The price of ACD technology has dropped over the years and under C-TAP companies that could not afford it before can now add it with no change in their monthly commitment. This is just one example where the adoption of new technology will increase an organization’s competitive advantage and increase their profitability.”

Emergent customers on the C-TAP program will receive numerous benefits. These benefits include 5 hours of national teleconferencing annually, call accounting analysis which detects employee misuse of phone calls, storage system and backup, remote database backup, records and training updates for the equipment administrator, and an annual audit of connectivity charges. C-TAP also provides businesses with special customer service provisions including priority queuing for adds, moves, changes, and dispatch of service calls, a guarantee of inventory on hand, preferred maintenance, periodic replacement of handset and station cords, and annual preventative maintenance visits.

“We’re thrilled about C-TAP and announcing it to our valuable customers,” added Mr. Scott. “Adopting this program illustrates our continued commitment to our customers. Their organizations can both grow and adapt in the changing information marketplace within a budget fixed at the inception of the C-TAP program.”

ABOUT EMERGENT

Emergent, formerly Telecommunication Professionals, Inc., founded in 1988, is a network services, business telephone and data communications company that specializes in technology solutions that give clients a competitive advantage and increased profitability. The company implements technology plans by providing products that fit the client’s needs. Emergent’s mission is to provide cost justification and investment protection.

The company maintains a full staff of factory-trained, certified technicians, sales associates and customer advocates that believe the dimensions of service quality are time and timeliness of the delivery of the service, completeness of the service, courtesy of those giving the service, consistency of the service, accessibility & convenience of obtaining the service, accuracy of the service, and responsiveness to emergencies.

For more information on Emergent call (407) 834-2700 or visit www.askemergent.com.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICA LEASING CORPORATION

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, GreatAmerica continues to grow and adapt in an ever changing market. As an independent institution with over $600 million in assets, it has the flexibility to provide customized financial solutions and selected business services for its customers who are distributors in the office equipment, telecommunications, healthcare, and retail markets. With superior industry knowledge and experience, they develop solutions that help their customers be more successful.

Visit GreatAmerica at www.greatamerica.com

ORLANDO, FL — May 29, 2007 — Telecommunication Professionals, Inc., Orlando’s leading business communications provider, announced today that it is conducting business as Emergent. The name change reflects the company’s vast array of products and applications that help their customers increase profitability, improve employee productivity, and give them a competitive advantage in their marketplace.

“By changing our name to Emergent, our company is preparing for the next twenty years of growth and expansion in the Orlando region and beyond,” said Roger Scott, CEO of Emergent. “Based on our state-of-the-art product and application mix as well as competing in a rapidly changing industry, we believe the time is right to re-brand the company and enhance our image. Emergent’s tag line, “Managing Your Network Services”, succinctly describes our company’s unique ability and competitive differentiator to manage the voice, data networking, and convergence (VoIP) of their customer’s highly valued infrastructure.”

Emergent has recently become a premier member of Technology Assurance Group (TAG), an association of independently owned business communications providers representing over $380 million in annual sales. Since joining TAG, Emergent has implemented a number of better business practices that will elevate the company and their customers to new heights in profitability and efficiency. In addition to this relationship, Emergent has formed a number of strategic partnerships enabling the company to offer a wider mix of advanced solutions. A few examples of these include GPS vehicle tracking systems, call accounting/recording, network assessment tools, web conferencing, and video surveillance.

“We’re in a position to quickly grow our team of very talented individuals,” added Mr. Scott. “We pride ourselves in training our employees to remain at the forefront of technology so our customers only work with the most knowledgeable, experienced, and industry certified professionals. This is an exciting time in the history of our company and we’re looking forward to increasing the awareness of the Emergent brand.”

ABOUT EMERGENT

Emergent, formerly Telecommunication Professionals, Inc., founded in 1988, is a network services, business telephone and data communications company that specializes in technology solutions that give clients a competitive advantage and increased profitability. The company implements technology plans by providing products that fit the client’s needs. Emergent’s mission is to provide cost justification and investment protection.

The company maintains a full staff of factory-trained, certified technicians, sales associates and customer advocates that believe the dimensions of service quality are time and timeliness of the delivery of the service, completeness of the service, courtesy of those giving the service, consistency of the service, accessibility & convenience of obtaining the service, accuracy of the service, and responsiveness to emergencies.

ORLANDO, FL — April 26, 2007 — Disruptive technologies are those that dramatically change the way we live and the way we conduct business. Recent examples include the Internet, wireless communications, handheld devices, and GPS tracking systems. Now, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is on the verge of having a similar impact in the business world. VoIP is sweeping through the telecommunications industry at an astonishing rate and in order for companies to prepare for the future it’s critical for them to take a hard look at this technology today.

Unlike regular phone service, VoIP conversations are transformed into digital information and sent over a broadband data network. For example, VoIP calls connect to a server where voice information is truncated into packets and sent across the Internet bypassing the long distance carrier altogether. This essentially means that VoIP callers do not use traditional phone lines and can avoid expensive long-distance charges.

In addition to substantial cost savings, VoIP networks provide companies with extensive flexibility. Traditional phone service simply doesn’t match the advanced features offered by VoIP. Unlike early versions of the technology, today’s VoIP service offers much greater voice clarity and advanced features such as conferencing, dialing the phone from a PC, and video chat. Furthermore, employees who use VoIP are more productive regardless if they’re at home or on the road. They can place and answer calls from any location using a VoIP handset. Features such as follow-me messaging enable employees to forward messages to several numbers, and it’s easy to access e-mail and voicemail from their PCs.

Growth expectations are extremely positive for VoIP. According to the Telecommunications Industry Association and Wilkofsky Gruen and Associates, VoIP access in the US will rise from 6.5 million lines this year to 19.2 million by the end of 2007.

The crucial decision in making the move to VoIP is selecting the right network. It’s an extremely difficult task for IT departments to purchase equipment and simply plug into the Internet. Just because one can turn voice into data and connect to the Internet does not mean the call will be a success. In order to communicate using VoIP from any location whether in the US or overseas, companies have to use a private network to ensure proper connection. A provider’s coverage is of particular importance. For example, if coverage is not available in specific areas employees may not be able to make calls to customers and vice versa.

Small to mid sized companies have a couple of options. For instance, they can directly tap into leading network providers such as Vancouver, Washington-based New Edge Networks with broadband coverage that spans the entire US or they can approach telecommunications consulting firms like San Diego’s Carrier Support Group. Their role is to analyze a company’s needs and identify the right provider to match those needs.

VoIP is here and companies are tackling this important decision today to ensure their communications tomorrow. This disruptive technology has the awesome capability of increasing profitability and giving companies a competitive advantage in their marketplace. Soon, operating a business without VoIP will be like trying to market without a web site. The time is now and the future is VoIP.