ANS Advanced Network Services Scales Wireless Tower Industry
Albany, New York - May 4, 2007
ANS Advanced Network Services announced today the launch of its newest venture; ANS Tower Services, a division focused on the installation and maintenance of communication towers, antenna systems and base sites. The new ANS Tower Services team will effectively manage all facets of the tower construction and antenna installation process from initial site planning to final system turn-up.

ANS Advanced Network Services Vice President and General Manager Paul Fettuccia said, "The consumer wireless marketplace has been one of the highest growth sectors in the United States economy in recent years. With our extensive experience as a leading vendor for national telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers, our transition into this market will be seamless."

Headquartered in Albany, New York, Advanced Network Services provides engineering, procurement, installation, and project management services for communications companies throughout the United States. The company specializes in telephone central office and customer premise environments and supports digital switching, carrier and transport systems, timing and alarming systems, and supplemental DC power systems. ANS also provides test and turn-up, and 24-7 maintenance services.

ANS is experienced in all sizes of projects, from small implementations to full central office build-outs. Their broad base of experience, expertise and capabilities encompass all mission-critical communications environments, from the central office to the customer premise.

"Even as we are busy building cable-based networks, we are keenly aware of the exponential growth happening in the cellular industry," Fettuccia said. "ANS has designed and installed thousands of miles of copper and fiber optic cable infrastructure for the wired and wireless industry sectors and we see this arena as the next great frontier in the telecommunications industry."

According the to the Cellular Telecommunication & Internet Association (CTIA) total US wireless revenues were $60.5 billion for the first six months of 2006, up 8.6% from $55.7 billion in the first half of 2005.

Industry analysts also expect this growth to accelerate as consumer demand is driven by the introduction of more feature-rich devices, the development of increasingly practical applications and the deployment of next generation networks capable of supporting advanced functionality and more interactive content.

As the number of cell phone users, time spent on calls and the proliferation of wireless data communications continues to grow, cellular providers are seeking to improve bandwidth, data, video, music and improve the overall level of service in order to compete in an increasingly commoditized industry.

"The customers need for access and constant coverage drives the demand for the wireless infrastructure; tower space, antenna coverage and system optimization. ANS Tower Services proven project management processes will deliver results that exceed customer expectations for quality and cost effectiveness, and make certain that all critical project deadlines are met," Fettuccia concluded.

Telecommunications Analysis Group Changes Name to NextRidge
Albany, New York - April 14, 2006
To reflect its new vision and focus, Telecommunications Analysis Group (TAG) announced today its plans to change the company's name to NextRidge, Inc.

Founded by Patrick T. Maney in 1991 and originally focused on maintaining large, aging telephone systems, NextRidge has since grown into the parent company for a diverse collection of synergistic service companies.

"The NextRidge name more accurately reflects the company's long-term vision of assembling a portfolio of service companies that will provide the strategic resources needed to take people and organizations to the next level of success," said Shaun Mahoney, president and CEO of TAG, now NextRidge.

Current TAG companies, including TAGSolutions, Advanced Network Services (ANS), Raize Professional and Raize Technical, will continue to operate as usual under the NextRidge umbrella. The individual companies will not change their names nor will their services be interrupted.

TAGSolutions and ANS help companies to improve their productivity and maximize return on their technology investment by recommending, providing and installing the right voice, data and cabling infrastructure solutions for their business needs. TAGSolutions is the premier business communications company in Upstate and Central New York, offering a comprehensive suite of business technology products and services throughout the region. ANS is a TL 9000-registered provider of Engineer, Furnish and Install (EF&I) services to the northeast region telecommunications industry.

Raize Professional and Raize Technical Staffing help companies build successful teams by actively searching for the best talent in the marketplace. Raize Professional is a retained search firm that focuses on finding the appropriate candidate for high-level financial, sales, IT and management positions. Its thorough analysis ensures the right fit for both the position and for the customer's organizational culture. Raize Technical concentrates on the technology industry and specializes in finding qualified IT and telecom sector technicians.

The company has recently added The NextRidge Leadership Institute to its inventory of service companies. Led by NextRidge CEO Shaun Mahoney, The NextRidge Leadership Institute offers management and leadership training in such forums as the eMerging Manager Training program, organized in conjunction with the Siena Business School, and Columbia High School's Leadership training program.

NextRidge may look to selectively add additional core service companies over time to meet further customer needs and in direct support of its vision to help take people and organizations to the next level.

NextRidge corporate offices are located in Albany. The company currently employs 250 people and services clients across New York state.

Advanced Network Services opens new office in New England
Albany, New York - November 17, 2003
ANS has officially announced the opening of a new operations center in Milford, CT. The 7,000 square-foot facility features both office and warehouse space and will be used to support field engineering, logistics, and installation operations throughout New England.

Paul Fettuccia appointed Vice President and General Manager
Albany, New York - March 24, 2003
ANS has appointed Mr. Paolo P. Fettuccia as Vice President and General Manager. In this role, Paul will be responsible for the overall operations of the company and will report directly to Shaun P. Mahoney, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer. Paul previously served as Director of Field Operations and Engineering.

ANS Awarded major contract with Verizon West
Albany, New York - February 17, 2003
ANS has been selected by Verizon West (former GTE) to be one of a handful of strategic central office engineer and install (COEI) contractors for their North Central region. This region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Under this contract, ANS will provide Verizon West with transport EF&I services throughout the North Central region.