New Jersey Information Technology Services Company Leads a Free Technology Makeover Donation

Exigent Technologies teams with several information technology companies to benefit the Newark, NJ based AIDS Resource Foundation for Children.

Mount Arlington, NJ (Distributor) — September 25, 2010 — Exigent Technologies, a New Jersey information technology services company announced that the firm, in conjunction with Cisco Systems, Microsoft, HP and other local IT services companies donated hardware, software and professional IT services valued at over $30,000 to a local non-profit organization. The beneficiary of the free technology makeover is Newark, New Jersey-based AIDS Resource Foundation for Children.

Products and services donated included MP3 players, Microsoft XBOX video game consoles and games, data cabling, the design and implementation of a new Cisco wireless network, deployment of Symantec security software and the deployment of several new HP desktops, netbooks and printers.

Exigent Technologies President Daniel Haurey, nominated the recipient through his firm's membership in distributor Ingram Micro Inc.'s VentureTech Network Big Apple Cares initiative. "Having been born and raised here in Newark, this was a particularly gratifying experience for me," said Haurey.

As the nominating firm, Exigent Technologies was also charged with several project management responsibilities for the effort. Exigent's Service Delivery Manager, Gerald Busardo, credited his staff for their dedication to the project, adding, "I'm extremely appreciative of my staff and very thankful to the VentureTech members that stepped up to make this happen."

According to VentureTech’s Big Apple Chapter President Guy Baroan, the Big Apple Cares initiative is the first of its kind and is chartered to help additional non-profit organizations throughout 2010. "Our long range goal is to create a model for giving back to the community that can be easily replicated," said Baroan.

"This technology upgrade comes just in time. It's really great when we have donations from the community to help us do the work we are doing. For our foundation, the ability to utilize up-to-date computers and a state of the art wireless network is something we can use on a daily basis," says Kevin Zealand, Director of the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children. "We are sincerely grateful to the Big Apple Cares initiative."

About Exigent Technologies

Exigent Technologies LLC, (http://www.exigent.net), is a full-service information technology-consulting firm that implements and maintains high-performance information technology systems for small and medium-sized organizations in a wide range of industries. Established in 1997, Exigent brings proven experience and expertise to every engagement.. They differentiate themselves through a consistent emphasis on integrity, responsiveness and value-added service.

About the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children (ARFC)

Founded in 1985, ARFC helps children and families who are impacted by HIV/AIDS or who have other serious medical conditions to be resilient and to build healthier futures through transitional care, supportive housing, enrichment programs, case management and supportive services. To learn more about the AIDS Resource Center or to make a donation, visit www.aidsresource.org.

About the Ingram Micro VentureTech Network and the Big Apple Chapter

The Ingram Micro VentureTech Network (VTN) is a North American channel partner community comprised of fast-growth and established IT solution providers and managed service providers who focus on the small and mid-size businesses market. Established in 2006, the VTN Big Apple Chapter represents approximately 35 IT solution providers in the New York, New Jersey area.