SOS Teams With Microsoft to Bring Technology Directly to the Doorsteps of Region's Small and Midsize Businesses

Monday Event in Rocklin Will Feature Free Seminars And Hands-On Demonstrations Inside Technology-Equipped Bus

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Rocklin, CA - June 1, 2005 - SOS, a leading provider of Voice Over IP and Business VoIP phone systems, today announced its participation in Microsoft Across America, a nationwide road show designed to give small-business people hands-on experience with the latest technology. Microsoft Across America events enable visitors to explore a state-of-the-art bus for live product demonstrations. On Monday June 6th, executives representing area companies can attend a Microsoft Across America event at SOS, located at 575 Menlo Drive, Suite 4 in Rocklin. Representatives from SOS will be on hand to offer one-on-one advice and answer questions. SOS requests that guests pre-register, and a barbeque for SOS guests starts at 11:00am.

SOS helps small and midsize companies out-service their competition, work smarter, and boost profit margins by migrating to custom Voice Over IP and Business VoIP phone systems. Unlike competitors, SOS's top executives consult with every client and put at clients' fingertips a full-time staff of experts in Data/Voice Convergence, Computer Telephony, Unified Messaging, and network technologies. The firm has earned special status with a range of manufacturers. For example, SOS is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider, Cisco Premier Partner (IP Specialized), and key Interactive Intelligence and NEC system reseller.

"At SOS, we have a passion for helping small businesses make technology decisions that are right for their organization," said Gia McNutt, chief executive officer and co-founder of SOS. "Microsoft Across America allows us to meet face to face with small-business people in our community, customize demonstrations according to their individual business needs, and build a lasting relationship so they know who to turn to as their business grows. Communications technology can be a company's best competitive advantage and the secret to achieving an excellent reputation - the magic behind effortless customer service and consistent business performance," added McNutt. "We work to deliver that advantage."

A fleet of seven Microsoft Across America buses will visit more than 250 cities across the nation through June 2005. Visitors can experiment with programs such as Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 and the Microsoft Business Solutions Retail Management System.

"At Microsoft, our ability to effectively serve small and midsize customers and offer a program such as Microsoft Across America is due in large part to our strong network of business partners," said Diana Beckman, Northern California General Manager for Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partners, at Microsoft Corp. "We are pleased to partner with local IT providers like SOS because these companies offer many of the tools and advice our customers consistently ask for, including easy-to-use technology, local expertise and integrated solutions."

More information about Microsoft Across America, including the tour schedule and event registration, is available at www.microsoft.com/acrossamerica/.

About SOS

SOS, the leading provider of integrated advanced communications solutions for midsize and small businesses, supplies voice, data, and telephony management services that enable organizations to simplify communications, enhance productivity, and leverage real-time business intelligence. Often deployed over a single Internet Protocol platform, SOS's solutions bridge the gap between legacy phone/data services and sophisticated telephony systems.

SOS's ability to execute flexible and dynamic solutions around a common management process and to address the whole complete communications business problem, enables enterprises to maximize their return on investment, reduce costs, and deliver improved service to their own end users.

SOS is headquartered in Rocklin, California with sales offices in the northwest. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.specialordersystems.com or call 916.632.8800.

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About this free local event - Monday, June 6, 2005:

Location: SOS Headquarters
Address: 575 Menlo Drive, Suite 4, Rocklin, CA 95765
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm & 3:30pm-5:00pm (Open to the public)
To RSVP: Gina Henderson, SOS, 916-632-8800 ext. 1711, or ghenderson@team-sos.com

For more information, press only:

Rebekah E. Donaldson
Business Communications Group LLC
Tel 530-231-5397
Fax 916-200-3904
Ask@B2Bcommunications.com
www.B2Bcommunications.com