PacStar Named to VARBusiness 500 List of Biggest Integrators and Solutions Providers in North America

PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- PacStar(TM), a technology-based provider of communications solutions to the military and government, announced today that for the second straight year it has been included as a member of the prestigious VARBusiness 500.

The VARBusiness 500 is the definitive listing of the biggest IT solution providers, integrators and services companies in North America by gross worldwide revenue. Rankings are determined by 2007 fiscal year gross revenue generated by the sale of IT goods (software and hardware), software licensing, custom software sales, professional services and managed services.

PacStar has been recognized as a leading provider of communication solutions three times in the last 12 months. The most recent came in April when PacStar received a Cisco Partner Summit Theatre award for Solution Innovation Partner of the Year in the United States and Canada.

"It is an honor to be a member of the VARBusiness 500," said Robert Frisbee, CEO of PacStar. "We have worked hard to earn a solid reputation with our customers in the military and government and the recognition we have received from the industry is a testament to that commitment."

What sets PacStar apart from other companies offering deployable communications is its patent-pending IQ-Core(TM) Software. Through a series of intuitive wizards, the software management application enables users with limited technical experience to easily set up a complex communications system. Other competitive offerings require experts with certifications in multiple technologies. The government and the U.S. military see the software as a major advantage as it simplifies set-up and operation with fewer people in the field. The IQ-Core Software reduces the likelihood of accidental system mis-configuration - a common problem in highly fluid situations like combat, troop mobilization and disaster response - and provides comprehensive, unattended monitoring and alerts for remote management of the system.

The 2008 VARBusiness 500 Awards are featured in VARBusiness's May issue.

About PacStar

Pacific Star Communications (PacStar(TM)) is a leading technology-based systems integrator providing total communications solutions that empower military, federal, state and local governments, and emergency responders with reliable, interoperable communications capabilities. Our patent-pending IQ- Core(TM) software and hardware technology and integration/installation services provide secure, command control and communications systems particularly in remote or infrastructure-starved areas. In addition, PacStar provides a full range of communications solutions to commercial businesses, as well as telecommunications service providers.

    For more information, please visit www.pacstar.com or call 888-872-1512.

    Press Contact:  Andrew Miller
                    Zeno Group on behalf of PacStar
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