Smoothstone Partners with Logista to Deliver Cloud–Based Expertise in Hosted Communications

Birmingham, AL and Louisville, Ky (September 21, 2009) — Nationwide provider of cloud-based unified IP communications services, Smoothstone IP Communications (www.smoothstone.com) and Logista (www.logistasolutions.com), a nationally–recognized leader in technology management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership that will enable Logista to provide Smoothstone´s complete suite of hosted services and on–demand applications to Logista´s clients.

Logista has provided IT infrastructure Life Cycle Management solutions to enterprise clients for decades, with a focus on helping clients to reduce operating costs and increase productivity. Smoothstone delivers VoIP solutions, IP trunking services, unified threat management, MPLS networking, messaging and advanced collaboration tools as an integrated suite of managed services and cloud–based applications.

Logista and Smoothstone recently signed their first joint client, an accounting and business advisory firm with offices throughout the Southeast. The firm was challenged with reducing costs, limited support staff, and maintaining business continuity. With Smoothstone, Logista was able to provide the client with an on–demand, hosted solution which enabled the firm to lower costs, increase productivity and sustain their growing business.

“Our strategic partnership with Smoothstone allows us to offer on–demand unified communication solutions that meet the needs of the most dynamic enterprises”, said Vic Murphy, VP of Sales and Marketing. “Our customers are always looking for ways to reduce costs, enhance customer service and improve employee productivity. With Smoothstone, we can meet these business requirements and empower their employees to communicate, collaborate and securely access applications, regardless of where they are.”

“Smoothstone is happy to be working with Logista, a like–minded organization with a focus on building long–term client relationships”, said Jon Jorgl, Chief Development Officer of Smoothstone. “This new partnership provides Logista with valuable unified IP communications elements that naturally deliver cost savings and increased productivity to their clients. Additionally, this partnership will allow us to leverage Logista´s invaluable experience, while enabling us to introduce our managed voice services and cloud–based applications to a unique client segment.”

Press Contact: Hanni Itah, SS|PR (847) 415.9324, hitah@sspr.com

About Logista:

Logista was founded in 1983 to provide technology and support services to businesses in Mississippi. Since then, Logista has expanded its market area and expertise to become one of the premier technology integrators and support organizations in the country. Logista is headquartered in Birmingham, AL and currently employs more than 360 IT professionals in 7 southeastern states, and provides support services through a network of voice and data support professionals in all 50 states. For more information please visit: www.logistasolutions.com.

About Smoothstone IP Communications:

Smoothstone IP Communications is a nationwide provider of unified IP communications services to mid–sized enterprises. Smoothstone delivers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), IP trunking, unified threat management, MPLS networking, contact center solutions, messaging and advanced collaboration tools as a unified suite of managed services and cloud based applications. Smoothstone´s scalable, on–demand applications & services can be integratedwith a customer´s existing network and telecommunications infrastructure, operational processes and employee activities, enabling a customer to migrate to unified IP communications as their business requirements dictate. For more information, visit www.smoothstone.com or call (800) 773.3037.