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Paragon Development Systems, Inc.: “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe to headline PDS Annual Tech Conference October 8-9
8/13/2008

Contact: Gareth Harwood, Executive Director of Marketing
Phone: 800.966.6090 x5318
Direct: 262.569.5318

Oconomowoc-based IT firm’s conference theme: “It’s a Dirty Job, but someone has to do I.T.”

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. – August 13, 2008 – Mike Rowe, host of the hit Discovery Channel TV series “Dirty Jobs,” will address attendees at the Paragon Development Systems, Inc. (PDS) 2008 Technology Conference October 8-9 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells.

The 12th-annual event hosted by the Oconomowoc-based I.T. solutions designer is intended to serve qualified attendees from medium- to large-sized businesses. Up to 500 people are expected to attend, including high-level I.T. executives, directors, managers and senior system architects.

“Mike Rowe is one of the toughest tickets around, and who better to address a room full of I.T. people whose behind-the-scenes contributions often are unglamorous and underappreciated,” said PDS President and CEO Craig Schiefelbein. “It’s seldom anyone calls up the I.T. department and says, ‘Hey, just wanted to say things are working great! Great job!’ It’s usually when something’s not working properly.”

The 2008 Technology Conference offers a host of complimentary educational and networking opportunities, and Schiefelbein noted Mike Rowe’s straightforward message fits well with the culture and philosophy at PDS.

“‘Dirty Jobs’ showcases the pride of the people who grind it out every day – the same people we encounter in our daily interactions with our customers in healthcare, manufacturing, and government alike,” Schiefelbein said. “All have a tremendous sense of accomplishment and greater purpose in mind. Our job is to provide them the strategies and tactics to ensure continuous advancement toward a better state of professional and enterprise well-being. Mike Rowe’s presence definitely will drive home our commitment to making this a reality with our customers.”

The features of the 2008 PDS Technology Conference include:

• 32 educational breakout sessions on all the latest technologies and solutions

• 2 keynote presentations

• Executive level, invitation-only roundtables

• Exhibits by top technology manufacturers, including Hewlett Packard, Fujitsu, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware

• Golf at Trappers Turn Golf Club

• Welcome reception, dinner and entertainment

The Technology Conference is the only show of its kind hosted by a regional I.T. reseller. Schiefelbein noted that the annual Technology Conference reflects a guiding principle for PDS: there is much more to I.T. than just installing products.

“Sharing our vision and expertise with our clients is far more powerful than merely consulting on different ways to build I.T. infrastructure,” Schiefelbein noted. “The Technology Conference is one way we can provide for our clients in the form of education, inspiration and perspective on business solutions, and how it will contribute to their overall success.”

Mike Rowe’s appearance is sponsored by Hewlett-Packard. Visit http://www.pdspc.com/techconf for more information and to submit a registration-request for the complimentary event.

About PDS

For over 20 years, Paragon Development Systems, Inc. has been providing technology products, services and solutions to medium and large size organizations, improving the quality of life for IT departments in over 22 states.

As a technology services company, PDS architects, supplies, implements and manages IT for organizations in five primary markets; corporate, government, healthcare, higher-education and professional services.

In addition to being a major Enterprise Tier product and service reseller (for manufacturers such as HP, IBM,Cisco, Microsoft and others) PDS manufactures its own PDS-branded PCs in an ISO 9001:2000-certified 43,000-square-foot configuration center. PDS also offers clients a single-point-of-contact, ITIL-aware resource for service management with a 24x7 help desk.

With offices in Oconomowoc, Brookfield, Madison, and Wausau, Wis., and Kansas City, PDS holds more than 400 certifications in assembly, technology services, installation and support of computer systems and services and was assessed and approved by National Quality Assurance, USA., an accredited ISO 9000 auditor.




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