(openPR) - LOS ANGELES, CA – March 2, 2009 – Appia Communications and Encino-based 7 Layer IT Solutions announced today that they are ramping up collaboration in Southern California, citing increased demand for managed IT and telecommunications services from area companies and organizations.

Appia, recently named one of the top five managed service providers in the world, and 7 Layer IT Solutions, a leading technology consultancy, first partnered in 2007. Their current expansion includes new service offerings and an increase in staff.

“Companies and organizations have made substantial investments in their networks,” said Jason Ulm, Appia’s vice president of sales. “We find new ways for them to leverage their investments to reduce costs and improve productivity and customer service.

“Our new video conferencing service is a great example. It will be popular here because it will save the time, money and hassles of travel. Instead of spending two hours on the freeway, people can meet via video, which is almost like meeting face-to-face.”

“Expansion is a good problem to have,” said Angel Cifuentes, president of 7 Layer IT Solutions. “We’ve grown on the strength of our satisfied customers. Especially in this economic climate, we know our services can help many more.”

For more information about Appia’s managed IT and telecom services, or about becoming an Appia partner, please contact Jason Ulm at 317-715-9507 or jason@appiaservices.com.

About 7 Layer IT Solutions

Based in Los Angeles, 7 Layer IT Solutions Inc. provides innovative, personalized technology solutions to enhance and promote business growth and stability. With years of experience and unmatched service quality, 7 Layer IT Solutions earns long-term relationships with its customers as a trusted IT consultant and business development partner.

Expert services from 7LITS include managed support for complete server and desktop computer maintenance, network infrastructure, network and Internet security, VoIP phone systems, remote access solutions, and Web design.

For more information, please visit www.7lits.com or call 818-793-0070.

About Appia Communications

Appia Communications is a leading provider of managed IT and telecommunications services, enabling small and midsize companies and organizations to benefit from Internet Protocol technology for far less than the cost of an in-house implementation. Appia’s managed solutions help customers reduce costs, enhance employee productivity, improve customer care, and compete more effectively against much larger enterprises.

Headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, Appia has operations in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, and other markets in North America and Europe. Appia was named to Inc. magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing private companies in both 2007 and 2008, and was named one of the world’s Top Five Managed Service Providers on the 2008-09 MSPmentor 100.

For more information, please visit www.appiaservices.com or call 877-277-4297. Appia is a Cisco Powered Network and holds advanced Cisco communications certifications.

Appia Communications
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Matt Cowall
Communications Manager
877-277-4297
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