NEWS RELEASE

Contact:
Eve Boertlien for Argent Associates
202.312.1529
eve@usmcoc.com

ARGENT ASSOCIATES, INC. is Awarded its first NYC Dept of Corrections Contract

For Immediate Release: December 2007

NEW YORK, NY - The New York Department of Correction (NYDOC) awarded its first contract to Argent Associates, Inc. for the purchase of Cable and Telecom products. This award consists of purchasing a multitude of telecom products from Argent and delivering to their correctional facility in a timely fashion.

About Argent

Argent Associates is an Hispanic, Woman owned business. Established in 1998, Argent provides supply chain managed services as well as network security and surveillance systems. Argent is also a Business Partner to leading telecom companies including Alcatel-Lucent, Enterasys and HP, who provide solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users.

In 2007, Argent launched a subsidiary based on the growing need and demand of "going green." Argent's new line of green product can be found in their web site called G-Argent. Argent believes in staying ahead and supporting their customers. Many of Argent's customers have launched a push into green technology. Argent now provides distribution channel of products and services for their green line which includes cleaning products, building material, and installation of alternative energy source technology.

For more information, visit Argent Associates at argentassociates.com.

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