PRESS RELEASES

Golden West Technologies Acquires Network Connections

Gillette, Wyoming, May 1, 2008 -- Golden West Technologies, a subsidiary of Golden West Telecommunications of Wall, SD, has acquired Network Connections, Inc of Gillette, WY. 
Network Connections has been a trusted name at the forefront of personalized service delivery for the last decade in the Gillette area for computer hardware, networks, software installations, and service. Golden West Technologies will continue to provide the community with great service and local presence that can be depended on. Golden West dedicates itself to providing advanced technology to businesses, including integrating digital video recording with traditional security systems, a complete line of business communication solutions including VOIP and Unified Communications, as well as several managed services.

“We believe that the combination of the personal service, advanced engineering skills, as well as the depth of support Golden West offers will provide Network Connections customers with the same high degree of satisfaction that they had experienced in the past,” said Greg Von Wald, General Manager of Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions

Established in 1984, Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions has become a regional leader in technology solutions with locations in Rapid City, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Gillette, Wyoming.

Golden West Technologies achieves Microsoft Security Solutions Advisor Status

Rapid City, South Dakota, March 10, 2008 -- Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions, a subsidiary of Golden West Telecommunications of Wall, recently achieved Microsoft Security Solutions Advisor Status. 
The Security Solutions Competency is designed to recognize the unique skills and requirements of Golden West Technologies specializing in delivering security-based solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in this competency have proved their skill in advanced security solutions to help protect customer information assets by building solutions such as security management and operations, security-enhanced wireless VPN and perimeter, and identity and access management solutions. Specializations within the competency include Infrastructure Security and Security Management.

Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions achieves Microsoft Unified Communications Advisor Status

Rapid City, South Dakota, December 14, 2007 -- Golden West Technologies, a Microsoft Gold Partner, has achieved Microsoft Unified Communications Advisor status.  This achievement is the result of Golden West’s dedication to training and customer service within the guidelines set by Microsoft.  By achieving Unified Communications Advisor status, Golden West can now provide their customers with solutions built on familiar programs which enable them to better manage, prioritize and collaborate on increasing volumes of information.

“Partners play a critical role in delivering solutions and applications to customers with the Microsoft Office system,” said Chris Capossela, corporate vice president of the Information Worker Product Management Group at Microsoft Corp. “The value of solutions competencies is that they enable Microsoft to deliver resources and training to partners meeting their customer needs. And for partners, the opportunity to highlight their expertise to customers is tremendous in the growing information worker solutions market.”

Established in 1984, Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions has become a regional leader in technology solutions with locations in Rapid City, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, and Gillette, Wyoming.  The Company employs over 150 employees and specializes in networks, security, and call center solutions. 

Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions
Acquires Global Security

Rapid City, South Dakota, October 4, 2007 -- Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions, a subsidiary of Golden West Telecommunications, acquired Global Security, a security access, alarm, and monitoring firm located in Mitchell, South Dakota.  

”We are extremely excited to extend our selection of preferred security services to the Mitchell community,” said Jim Haar, CFO and Assistant Manager of Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions. ”We believe our expertise and extensive capabilities provide an exceptional match for the valued customers of Global Security and other customers in southeastern South Dakota.”

Established in 1984, Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions has become a regional leader in technology solutions with locations in Rapid City, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, and Gillette, Wyoming.  The Company employs over 150 employees and specializes in networks, security, and call center solutions.  Golden West dedicates itself to providing advanced technology to businesses, including integrating digital video recording with traditional security systems and complete access solutions featuring state of the art technology, such as biometrics.