FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scottsdale Airpark goes from Dial-up to Leading Edge Internet Connectivity SCOTTSDALE, AZ - (Send2Press Newswire) - October 7, 2003 -- Scottsdale AirPark Businesses are not waiting any longer for DSL or Cable. After years of trying to run businesses on slow dial-up connections, lobbying the utilities to build infrastructure to the AirPark, and paying for more product than was needed due to lack of options, they are taking control. On October 15, AZSNAP (AZ Scottsdale Network AirPark), in conjunction with Anthem-Partners of Phoenix and Solution Interface of Cave Creek, is launching its Connectairpark.com Internet Access Program to member businesses. Arizona Scottsdale Network AirPark (AZSNAP) is a business owners' organization dedicated to education, implementing solutions and building a cohesive business community in the Scottsdale AirPark. "Since founding the organization in October of 2002," states Craig Morningstar, President of AZSNAP, "Internet connectivity in the AirPark has been the overriding concern for our members. In June of this year we began our initiative to find and implement an affordable, business-class Internet solution." "As part of our next educational event," continued Morningstar, "our Internet solution will be launched. Businesses here simply can not wait any longer," concluded Morningstar. For those that work with Morningstar, the organization's motto 'We get Things done' is a very tangible statement. The AZSNAP Connectairpark.com Internet Access Program is simply another result of this motto. AZSNAP's Connectairpark.com Program will offer wireless and traditional terrestrial business-class Internet Connectivity starting at $50.00 a month for a 256Kb/s connection to multiple Mb/s connections at prices that range from $160.00 to $400.00+ per Mb/s. Continuing with the organization s objectives, AZSNAP's Connectairpark.com Program will not be launched by the development of slick brochures and marketing campaigns but by direct hands-on consumer education. On a monthly basis AZSNAP sponsors educational sessions with speaker topics that target concerns of the business owner and the AirPark business community in particular. On October 15th AirPark businesses will have the opportunity to learn about wireless and terrestrial Internet technology and the new AZSNAP Connectairpark.com Internet Access Program. "After three months of research," states Karen Damiata, President of Anthem-Partners, "we were amazed to find that the infrastructure required to provide high speed Internet to the AirPark has existed for many years. There are a handful of wireless companies here in the Valley that essentially remained low-key during the dotcom craze and focused on building solid, secure networks and advancing the technology itself." According to Anthem-Partners, the missing piece was product. Arizona companies have advanced the wireless technology to the point where high speed wireless can offer the same levels of security and uptime guarantees as traditional terrestrial connectivity. "We worked with local companies like Renaissance Networking Inc., TeleSpectra and others to build product offerings that cater to the market. It really was that simple. These companies were flexible, have the infrastructure in place, open to the needs of the market and most importantly willing to work with us to find a solution," concluded Damiata. AZSNAP's Connectairpark.com Internet Access Program, however, is not limited to wireless connectivity. For the purpose of the AZSNAP initiative, Anthem-Partners joined forces with Solution Interface of Cave Creek. Solution Interface brings to the AZSNAP program product offerings from over 20 carriers of traditional data and voice solutions. Founded in 2001, Solution Interface has steered away from the agent-approach to Telecom sales. "Our business philosophy has always been to educate consumers on the technology, carrier products and carrier pricing," states Alex Toschi, President of Solution Interface. "We literally explain to our customers all of the options available to them without pushing any one solution. This approach empowers our customers with the knowledge they need to make informed choices regarding their business communication needs -- it's a perfect fit," concluded Toschi. Products that will be available to AZSNAP members through the Connectairpark.com Program include high-speed wireless Internet access, high-speed terrestrial Internet access, wireless hotspots, wireless LANs (local area networks), call centers, network maintenance and installation services, voice solutions and equipment, and colocation services. AZSNAP's goal is to be the business resource for the AirPark Community. AZSNAP's mission is facilitated through member involvement and education. For more information about AZSNAP go to http://www.azsnap.com. Media Contact: Karen Damiata of Anthem-Partners Phone: +1-602-312-3591 Email: karen@anthem-partners.com # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Important Note: to reach the person sending the news release contact: carlos@ramoscordova.com If used for publication, please send specimen copy. [source of news = Anthem-Partners ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_1007-azsnapR.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- s2p/R/0c/ AZ / SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA