FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Cleveland, MS, January 7, 2004, Marquis Johnson, Synergetics Network Technician in Synergetics’ Cleveland Office, has recently received Cisco’s Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification.

The CCNA certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

Synergetics DCS, Inc. is an information services company. Synergetics offers a full line of technology services ranging from network design, installation, and maintenance; structured cabling; hardware and software sales, service, and training; Internet/Intranet development; and web development. Its services are available to educational, government, and commercial clients throughout the state.

Synergetics DCS, Inc. is currently headquartered at 501 Hwy 12 West, Suite 100 in Starkville, MS and has branch offices in Jackson, MS and Cleveland, MS. For more information visit www.SynergeticsDCS.com.

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