Austin, Texas (February 15, 2010) - Pivot Networks, the preferred provider of managed IT services for Texas-based small and medium-sized businesses, today announced it has expanded its IT support and sales teams with the addition of five appointments to strengthen customer support services in Austin and accelerate growth in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Additions to the team include Executive Grant Dishman, technology consultant, Scott Bateman, systems engineer, Ryan Baggett, inside sales representative, Danielle Maynor, sales support, and Bruce Sanders, account executive for the DFW territory.

"Each new team member brings deep knowledge and a wide range of industry experience that will help address the managed IT service needs our Texas-based SMB customers seek,"
-- said Brannen Mehaffey, founder and CEO of Pivot Networks.
"We are seeing a significant jump in demand with SMBs in the region as they begin to recognize the value of outsourcing as it helps them to remain focused on critical functions to run their business. We are already experiencing positive customer feedback in Austin, and increased momentum in DFW."

Mr. Dishman brings over 16 years of experience in executive management and networking and convergence technology. Prior to joining Pivot Networks, Mr. Dishman served as co-founder and vice president of technology at Brookside Technology Partners where he was instrumental in positioning the company as one of the Top 10 Telecom Companies in Texas. He has gained recognition in the development of new technologies in four different fields, including Voice over IP, Storage Area Networks, Computer-Based Training, and Document Imaging. Mr. Dishman has a proven track record in managing contract negotiations for outsourcing and managed services with Fortune 100 companies that include eBay, General Motors, Marriott, SMC, Sotheby's and Mitsubishi. With Pivot Networks, he will be responsible for project consulting and customer and partner acquisitions across the Texas region.

Mr. Bateman will oversee on-site and remote support and maintenance. Ms. Maynor and Mr. Baggett will support Mr. Sanders with both the Austin and DFW territories.

Pivot Networks has been a leader in the managed IT services industry throughout the Austin and Central Texas area for nearly a decade. Pivot Networks delivers a wide array of technology solutions to meet business and computer network needs for small- to medium-sized businesses, while lending expert project planning and consulting along the way. Services include Real-Time Network Monitoring and Alerts, Proactive Network Support, Remote and On-Site Tech Support, Off-Site Data Backup, Disaster Recovery and Planning, Quarterly Reviews, Hosted Services, and 24x7 professional services support.

About Pivot Networks
Founded in 2001, Pivot Networks is a preferred provider of managed IT services to growing SMBs. With a relentless focus on customer service, we deliver reliable managed IT services to help SMB companies with little to no IT support manage and maintain their networks with 24/7 assistance. We bring both technology and business-savvy intelligence to serve the needs of your business, while implementing critical network management solutions that foster a solid IT foundation to successfully grow your company. Headquartered in Austin, Texas Pivot Networks is a privately-held company. For more information, please visit www.pivotnetworks.com.

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