LightEdge recognized as finalist for best practices in finance and operations

MINNEAPOLIS (September 12, 2006) – LightEdge Solutions, Inc., a leader in converged data networking, voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) and managed IT business services, has been named a finalist in Upsize Minnesota Magazine’s Business Builder Awards and is being recognized for its best practices in finance and operations.

“The Upsize Business Builder Awards honor Minnesota small businesses for their hard work and performance achievements,” said Beth Ewen, editor of Upsize Minnesota. “We are pleased to name LightEdge Solutions as a finalist in the Best Practices in Finance and Operations category.”

“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist in the Best Practices in Finance and Operations category, and to be in the ranks with such high caliber companies,” said Jim Masterson, chairman and chief executive officer of LightEdge Solutions. “Our success can be attributed to the dedication and perseverance of our entire team.”

The winners in each of six award categories and the Upsize Business Builder of the Year will be announced at a seminar and luncheon on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center. For more information about the award and seminar, or to register for the event, visit www.upsizemag.com.

About the Upsize Business Builder Awards
The Upsize Business Builder Awards recognizes the hard work and ingenious efforts of Minnesota-based small businesses with fewer than 100 employees. The event highlights 30 organizations in the categories of finance and operations, customer relations, technology and innovation, community impact, people and workplace and communications and marketing. In addition, one company is named the Upsize Business Builder of the Year based on certified revenues and innovative growth strategies. Upsize Minnesota will feature all 30 companies and their best practices in its December issue.

About Upsize Minnesota
Upsize Minnesota, founded in 2002, is the only Minnesota-based how-to magazine dedicated to helping small-business owners and top managers build bigger and more profitable companies. In 10 issues each year, Upsize provides expert advice on enhancing a company¹s competitiveness and growth, and real-life stories from the owners who are driving results at their businesses. For more information, visit www.upsizemag.com.

About LightEdge Solutions
LightEdge Solutions® empowers businesses to be more productive, mobile and effective with managed voice and data services delivered through a multi-homed, Cisco Powered Network data center environment. By out-tasking voice, data and IT services, small and medium sized businesses are able to realize unparalleled scalability and reliability with a lower total cost of ownership and reduced administration. For more information about services available for your business, visit LightEdge’s web site at www.lightedge.com.

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Media Contact:
Scott Riedel
LightEdge Solutions
515-471-1256
sriedel@lightedge.com