Press Release

SMART SOLUTIONS CEO NAMED WINNER OF ERNST & YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR® REALIZING BUSINESS POTENTIAL 2005 AWARD

President of Local Systems Integrator Recognized for his Innovative Leadership.

June 27, 2005

CLEVELAND, OH—Anand “Bill” Julka, CEO and founder of Smart Solutions, Inc., was named 2005 Northeast Ohio Entrepreneur of the Year – Realizing Business Potential – by Ernst & Young LLP. Julka was selected by a panel of judges comprised of past award recipients and successful business leaders from the Northeast Ohio area. Award recipients were announced at an awards banquet on June 22, 2005 at the Intercontinental Hotel.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards were established in 1986 to recognize and motivate individuals demonstrating the highest levels of entrepreneurial endeavor. The program honors entrepreneurs who have established themselves as leaders and whose determination has created and sustained successful growth businesses.

Anand Julka founded Smart Solutions in 1983 and is the driving force behind twenty years of innovation and growth. Under Anand's leadership, Smart Solutions has twice been recognized as a Weatherhead 100 company and was recently named one of The Top 50 Diversity Owned Businesses in Ohio. Recognized for his innovative management skills, Mr. Julka was tapped by Gov. Bob Taft for the Management Improvement Commission for the Ohio Lottery.

Julka attributes Smart Solutions' success to its management structure and the autonomy afforded to all employees. With every level of management focused on forecasting trends and opportunities, Smart Solutions has been able to successfully thrive in a dynamic industry and an uncertain economy.

Smart Solutions, Inc. is a regional leader in systems integration providing solutions including: high-end networking, document management and business process automation consulting services; LAN/WAN/Wireless network design and integration; computer hardware, software and related sales, service and support, including maintenance contracts; application and web design and development; cabling services; and, rental and redeployment services.

For additional information contact:

Smart Solutions, Inc.
4925 Galaxy Pkwy, Ste A
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 765-1122