For Immediate Release

Press Release: Pratt Computing Technologies Teams With Microsoft to Bring Technology
Directly to the Doorstep of Knoxville and Oak Ridge Businesses

Two events will be on Thursday, November 2^nd in Oak Ridge, at Technology 2020 and on Friday November 3^rd at the Pratt Computing Technologies Office. The Events Will Feature Free Seminars And Hands-On Demonstrations Inside Technology-Equipped Truck

Oak Ridge, Tennessee October 10, 2006 — Pratt Computing Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner, today announced its participation in Microsoft Across America, a nationwide road show designed to give business people hands-on experience with the latest technology.  Microsoft Across America events are free half-day seminars that enable visitors to explore a state-of-the-art truck for live product demonstrations. On November 2nd visitors can attend a Microsoft Across America event at Technology 2020, located at 1020 Commerce Park Drive in Oak Ridge, from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. On November 3^rd visitors can attend the event at Pratt Computing Technologies office at 117 Huxley Rd in Knoxville from 1pm to 5pm. Representatives from Pratt Computing Technologies will be on hand both days to offer one-on-one advice and answer questions.

Pratt Computing Technologies has helped East Tennessee businesses with their technology needs since 1985. The main emphasis has been on more than just support services, but also on how to leverage technology to make their clients’ businesses run faster, better and smarter.

“Technology has changed significantly over the past few years and so has the dynamics of tech support. Businesses today need more than ‘break-fix’ support. At Pratt Computing Technologies we are passionate about helping our clients grow their business through more effective use of technology and strategic planning,” said Doc Pratt, President at Pratt Computing Technologies. “Microsoft Across America allows us to meet face to face with business people in our community, customize demonstrations according to their individual business needs, and build a lasting relationship so they know who to turn to as their business grows.”

Microsoft Across America event attendees can experiment with programs such as Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.  A fleet of seven Microsoft Across America trucks have already delivered over 500 events this year, and more events are scheduled for the second half 2006 and beyond.

“Our ability to effectively serve customers and offer a program such as Microsoft Across America is due in large part to our strong network of business partners,” said Scott Davidson, Heartland Area General Manager for Microsoft. “We are pleased to partner with local IT providers, like Pratt Computing Technologies because these companies offer many of the tools and advice our customers consistently ask for, including easy-to-use technology, local expertise and integrated solutions.”

More information about Microsoft Across America, including the tour schedule and event registration, is available at http://www.microsoft.com/acrossamerica. To register for this event go to www.prattonline.com and follow the directions.

Pratt Computing Technologies specializes in helping small to medium sized businesses achieve what is best for them in the areas of technology and strategic planning all designed to help their business run  faster, better and smarter. The areas of specialization include support services that cover all areas of technology, which is essentially being the IT staff when needed. Other areas of specialization are custom web and application development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications and consulting services, as well as Guerrilla Marketing workshops and related coaching.

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For more information, press only:

Doc Pratt , Pratt Computing Technologies 865-693-0900 Ext-11 press@prattonline.com