Technology Associates Inks Deal with Horticultural Asset Management, Inc.

Cary, NC, October 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm specializing in network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been contracted by Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI), a Cary-based tree valuation and inspection provider. Under this agreement, HMI has joined the Technology Associates NetAssure Basic Service, which allows Technology Associates to proactively monitor and manage the firm’s network to prevent problems before they negatively impact the business.

“We are pleased to work with Horticultural Asset Management, Inc.,” said Hobbs. “With our service, we can monitor and manage HMI’s network and resolve problems before they impact their business.”

About Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI):
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI) is the only source for standardized replacement cost valuations and objective inspections of the condition of trees and shrubs (trees) on residential and commercial properties. Working with leading horticultural and arboricultural experts, HMI has developed proprietary data collection software which enables its national network of arborists to efficiently and accurately inventory the trees on a property. When this data is uploaded to HMI’s patent-pending evaluation system, the company is able to provide property owners, buyers, insurers, accountants and others with detailed reports that include critical information about the specific type, value and condition of these important assets. HMI is enabling property owners to better manage their valuable trees by supporting improved insurance products and providing important information about any trees which may require remedial services to protect against a loss of the tree or damage to a nearby structure or other asset. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.moneygrowsontrees.com or call (866) 937-6468.

About Technology Associates:
Founded in 1997, Technology Associates is a full-service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small- to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina. Technology Associates partners with their clients to manage their technology solutions as a valued business asset and emphasizes proactive solutions to prevent problems before they occur. The firm utilizes scalable technologies which allow business owners to have a technology infrastructure that can grow with their business needs. The combined years of experience for the Technology Associates engineering staff is 63 years, while the average years of experience is 16. Technology Associates prides itself on offering a low engineer-to-customer ratio to ensure timely responsiveness and individual attention for their customers. Technology Associates is a Microsoft® Certified Partner, meaning they possess a high degree of competence and expertise with Microsoft® technologies, as well as a Microsoft® Small Business Specialist. For more information please call (919) 459-0100 or visit their Web site at www.technologyassociates.net.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
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