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Priority Networks to provide voice and wireless services to David L. Lawrence Convention Center Multi-year contract expands existing relationshipLas Vegas, NV, April 29, 2004 - Priority Networks, Inc. has signed a new multi-year service agreement with the Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority and SMG, the world's largest public assembly facility management company. Priority Networks will provide a complete suite of voice, data, and WiFi service solutions for clients, customers, and attendees of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center located in Pittsburgh, PA. The Convention Center now boasts a full 45Mbps (DS3) of global Internet connectivity and a 1000/100 infrastructure backbone managed by on-site Priority Networks staff, as well as Priority Networks' national engineering and technical support structure. Priority Networks, Inc. has been providing Internet and network services to the David L Lawrence Convention Center since 2002. The new agreement adds voice and WiFi services as well as increases the commitment of Priority Networks' expertise to all services. "This is a beautiful and unique facility and we are looking forward to working with SMG and the Convention Center in providing a great event experience for everyone who walks through the door" said Terry Funk, president of Priority Networks, Inc. The recently completed David L. Lawrence convention center has 330,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, 53 meeting rooms, and a 31,000 square foot ballroom. It is situated on the banks of the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh and is the first certified "green" Convention Center in the United States. "We are very pleased to have Priority Networks aboard; their experience and expertise in providing event communication solutions is unparalleled" said Mark Leahy, the general manager of the David L. Lawrence convention center. "Priority's commitment to customer satisfaction matches our own approach to all clients of the David L. Lawrence Center", Mr. Leahy added. Priority Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of event network services with over 18 major event facilities nationwide
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