Advocate Networks Reports 2011 First Half Results

ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Advocate Networks, LLC, an Atlanta-based management consulting company focused on global communications, data center services and communications infrastructure, today announced results for the first half year ending June 30, 2011. Contracts closed increased by 52% and revenues during the period marked an all-time high in the company's history. The 10-year old firm attributes this growth to meeting client demand to execute strategic planning requirements and cost-saving initiatives in communications and IT infrastructure services including data center, contact center and mobile managed services.

Company and performance highlights from the first half of 2011 include:

• Acquisition of 22 new customers primarily in retail, healthcare and technology, including Fortune 500 companies such as the world's largest retailer, the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer, the world's largest social media company, the largest semi-conductor manufacturer, the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies, and a major healthcare provider.
• Continued growth through strategic alliance partners Insight Sourcing Group, Tangoe and PRGX.
• Successful engagements delivering Strategic Roadmaps and Network Demand Planning Analysis.
• Ranking in Inc. Magazine's List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies – the 2010 Inc. 5000 – for the fourth consecutive year (ranked #3629 with 3-year growth of 45%; ranked #141 in Telecommunications).

"2011 marks our ten year anniversary and the largest mid-year revenue in the history of the company, thanks to strong, long-term customer relationships and our dedicated employees and professionals who deliver a wide range of services," said Scott Fogle, co-founder and co-president of Advocate Networks. "Our investment in talent and new resources will continue to drive our expansion as we fulfill requests for Strategic Planning and IT infrastructure services such as our Data Center TCO Model Service," he added.

About Advocate Networks

Advocate Networks is a management consulting company focused on communications and data center services and infrastructure, and offers a full suite of managed TEM services. The company provides managerial, strategic, technical, operational and financial expertise in voice, data, video, wireless communications and data center services. Founded in 2001, privately-held Advocate Networks is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices in Washington DC and Charleston. For additional information visit www.advocatenetworks.com.

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