Newport Beach, CA. USA: Ashley Leonard, President and CEO of NetworkD Group, today was named AeA finalist in the category of Outstanding Private Company CEO. Leonard, one of three finalists, has been selected from several hundred applicants across Southern California. Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 18th, 2006, at the upcoming 13th Annual Orange County High-Tech Innovation Awards & Technology Showcase.

"I've been fortunate to work with many talented people who have taken my vision and turned it into a thriving business," Leonard said. "I'm extremely proud of what our team at NetworkD has been able to accomplish and feel honored to be included in this prestigious group of finalists."

Since founding NetworkD in 1996, Leonard has grown NetworkD from its California base to an organization with operations in more than five countries and recognition as global leaders in IT Service Management Solutions. Under Leonard's visionary leadership, NetworkD has made a number of strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have enhanced its ability to serve rapidly evolving customer requirements. Most recently, NetworkD has expanded its operations to Ukraine, advancing the company's application development, technical support and software customization capabilities.

About AeA
AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members' top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs. For more information, please visit http://www.aeanet.org.

About NetworkD Group
Established in 1996, NetworkD is a leading provider of IT Service Management Solutions to enterprise organizations worldwide. Focusing on solutions that take the best of ITIL and operational best practices, NetworkD offers best-of-breed solutions in the areas of Asset Management, Desktop Management, Service Desk Management, Security and Patch Management, Server Management, and OS deployment. With a reputation for innovative solutions and technologies, NetworkD has over 5,000 clients globally and has been honored with over 75 awards. Headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif., NetworkD has established its presence throughout the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Visit www.networkd.com for more information.

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