Awards and Certifications From February 15

Danas Technology Receives Small Business Association HUBZone Certification: Sterling Heights-based Danas Technology LLC a value added reseller and system integrator of IT products and services, has received certification as a qualified HUBZone small business concern by the Small Business Association. The Historically Underutilized Business Zone program helps small businesses gain access to federal procurement opportunities. Federal program managers, contracting officers, and contracting specialists will have a streamlined process to allow Danas, and other HUBZones to deliver their services; assisting Federal agencies in meeting small business contracting goals and supporting the presidential directive of helping to bring new jobs to those who need them around the country. Danas' principal office is located in the Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy (DC3S) in Sterling Heights. More at www.danastech.com.

Appia Communications Awarded Premium Partner Status by 3CX: Appia Communications, a Traverse City-based provider of managed communication and network services, today announced that it has reached the highest partnership designation by 3CX. 3CX is the developer of one of the most popular software phone systems in the world. "Appia offers three ways to use 3CX's powerful solution," said Victor von Schlegell, president of Appia Communications. "Use our managed VoIP Appia Cubed offering, which is based on 3CX; locate your 3CX server in our data center, or locate the 3CX server at your site and use our SIP trunks." To learn more, contact your Appia partner; call Appia at 877-277-4297, or visit www.appiaservices.com.