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Perseus Telecom Delivers High-Speed Network to Palladium Energy in the Amazon Rain Forest

Perseus Telecom traverses 2 million square miles of jungle to deliver Ethernet connection; Perseus Telecom offered 4X the amount of bandwidth requested at lower cost

NEW YORK, June 17, 2011 — Perseus Telecom, a global provider of telecommunications, announced today it has provided a high-speed connection to Palladium Energy in Manaus, Brazil located in the heart of Amazonia, the largest tropical rainforest on earth. Palladium Energy's Manaus manufacturing site was looking for a better connection to increase their productivity and Perseus Telecom stepped up to the challenge.

In their original search, Palladium Energy had bought an MPLS network from a top-tier carrier but endured poor performance, causing slow access and lost productivity. Palladium Energy then contacted BlackWire Consulting Group (BCG) to find a solution to their network troubles. "We thought the only viable solution was satellite, then BCG recommended Perseus Telecom. They have solved our problem and we now have a fast, stable and cost-efficient solution," says Todd Hawes, IT Director at Palladium Energy.

After several tests to determine the best network solution, BCG contacted Perseus Telecom because of their ability to provide global network solutions across multiple fiber asset providers. Perseus Telecom was able to offer Palladium 4X the amount of bandwidth than what they originally requested at a lower cost. Perseus and BCG managed the provisioning of the circuit and it was installed, tested and in use within 90 days. "We're delighted to provide Palladium Energy with a high-speed, reliable and cost-efficient solution into their Amazon site," says Dr. Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom.

Palladium Energy's new network now has dedicated bandwidth enabling them to run Citrix and Lifesize Video Conferencing and manage bandwidth-intensive CAD drawings. "Due to Perseus Telecom's improved network solution, Palladium Energy is now able to take advantage of new applications and productivity. At BlackWire we take pride in customer satisfaction," says Salvatore Orefiche, CEO of BCG.

About Perseus Telecom

Perseus Telecom is a global provider of telecommunications that works with the world's leading fiber asset providers and technology owners to provide its clients with the right network solution at the right price. Perseus Telecom is able to access an extensive global infrastructure while ensuring that service-level solutions are also cost-effective. Perseus Telecom customers include Banking, finance and fund management institutions, broadcast media and entertainment companies, law firms and capital partnerships, global manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. Perseus Telecom's management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin and New York. For more information on Perseus Telecom, go to http://www.perseustelecom.com or contact Amy Anderson at +1 (212) 300-6813.

About Palladium Energy

Palladium is the industry leader in lithium-based technology. In 2003, the company began diversification into additional end markets, entering the Brazilian market with a battery pack testing and manufacturing facility in 2004. In 2009, Marlin Equity Partners acquired the company and renamed it Palladium Energy. With the momentum of a long, rich history of excellence behind it, Palladium entered a new era in cutting-edge battery pack technology, engineering, manufacturing and testing on a global scale, with facilities in the U.S., Brazil and China. Palladium offers battery pack design, battery cell selection, battery component selection and lithium battery manufacturing. http://www.palladiumenergy.com

About BlackWire Consulting Group (BCG)

BlackWire Consulting Group was born from industry veterans who wanted to create a global solutions connectivity company that specifically focused on solving critical business issues with technology, rather than pushing a particular provider's solution. This approach in sourcing best-of-breed providers has proven time after time to narrow cost disparities, and allows our clients the freedom to focus on their core business. Our long-standing relationships with our core partners allow us to offer the latest technologies including Ethernet, MPLS/VPLS, high cap transport, low latency domestic and international fast routes, and VOIP. Our model allows our clients to narrow the focus of the project, meet with only pre-qualified vendors, and choose options that provide the best value. Contact Sal Orefiche,

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