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Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jane Mitchell

NSN, Inc.

2235 Tomlynn Street

Richmond, Virginia 23230 (804) 363-4341

NSN Earns Professional Certification from Elite Residential Electronics Contracting Association

CEDIA University certification ensures proficiency in home technology fields

RICHMOND, VA (May 2, 2006) — NSN has completed extensive training and successfully passed a rigorous examination process to earn professional certification from CEDIA University and the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA). CEDIA and its 3,000 member companies around the world specialize in the design and installation of home networks, home automation and communications systems, theater rooms, and whole-house entertainment systems. The foremost experts in the residential electronic systems industry teach CEDIA University’s world-class education programs. Its certification exams are notoriously difficult to pass and only about 50 percent of the people who sit for the exam actually pass it and receive certification. As a CEDIA-Certified professional contractor, NSN has a competitive advantage through a proven commitment to higher quality, productivity, and professionalism. “Consumers who choose CEDIA-Certified contractors for their home technology design and installation are working with the best in the business,” said Andy Willcox, president of CEDIA. “CEDIA certification stands for a higher standard of excellence with the knowledge and skills to exceed expectations and deliver solutions that enhance the consumers’ lifestyle.” CEDIA University is an institution of learning that provides facilities for teaching and education and furthers the knowledge and professional skills of members and students in the custom electronics and installation industry. Its mission focuses on helping business owners and their employees prepare for certifications and advance their careers.

NSN is a home technology company with a 10-year history of integrating electronic systems for homebuilders and their customers. From its headquarters in Henrico County, NSN’s 27 employees serve builders in 12 Central Virginia Counties. With a

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leading position in the Richmond marketplace, NSN is a prime resource for low-voltage wiring, security, communication, entertainment, and home automation systems. CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,000 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. CEDIA Members include residential electronic systems contractors who have emerged as the “fourth contractor” in the building and remodeling industries alongside electrical, plumbing, and HVAC professionals. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s Web site at www.cedia.org.

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