New England Data Services Appoints New CEO

New England Data Services' (NEDS) board of directors named Rob Phillips chief executive officer today, as a result of the Company's continuation succession planning process. Today's announcement marks the height of a carefully designed systematic plan.

WALTHAM, Mass. (Business Wire EON) April 9, 2008 -- New England Data Services’ (NEDS) board of directors named Rob Phillips chief executive officer today, as a result of the Company's continuation succession planning process. Today's announcement marks the height of a carefully designed systematic plan.

I am incredibly excited by what the future holds for NEDS and the opportunity to continue working side-by-side with management, to help NEDS attain its financial and operational goals

"It is an honor to take the reins of this emerging company," Phillips said today.

Philips has been a vital part of the NEDS team since 2006; serving as the Chief Financial Officer. He has provided leadership and direction in facilitating many of NEDS’ standard procedures and drive to profitability.

Rob has earned the admiration and respect of his employees, customers, partners, and the industry as a whole. He is the ideal leader to take the helm as NEDS’ chief executive officer.

"I am incredibly excited by what the future holds for NEDS and the opportunity to continue working side-by-side with management, to help NEDS attain its financial and operational goals," Phillips said.

With today's announcement, Rob Phillips becomes chief executive officer of a company with a bright future, a solid team and its finest days ahead of it.

About New England Data Services:

Founded in 2003, NEDS is a data center offering managed services to a variety of markets including but not limited to technology, software, legal, financial, retail, medical, government, manufacturing, non-profit and healthcare. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of our parent company Electronic Fasteners Incorporated, a 47 year old manufacturing organization. NEDS continues to experience significant growth, with revenues increasing every quarter since inception.

NEDS is an industry leader that provides data center managed services to small and medium sized businesses. Our solutions are focused on solving the numerous information technology challenges that confront organizations. NEDS’ services support a scalable, high availability network that provides security, stability and uptime for critical applications, data, and internet connectivity.