LONDON, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --     Communications and Data Centre specialist Node4 is embarking upon a
national awareness campaign to help businesses understand the implications of
BT's 21CN project. The multi-billion pound upgrade to the BT network across 
the UK affords a wealth of opportunity to end users, but following extensive 
customer feedback, Node4 has recognised a lack of awareness amongst the 
business community.

Many businesses are unaware of the benefits that the services, provided
over the 21CN network, has to offer their businesses. Node4 will be hosting a
series of initiatives over the coming months to educate the marketplace
including free regional workshops, jargon-free online information and a
national awareness programme. Node4's awareness programme will provide
details of the changes that have been made to the BT network and explain how
businesses of all sizes can benefit from the enhanced services now available.

Paul Bryce, Business Development Director at Node4 explains, "Whilst many
people have heard of BT's 21CN network, the large majority do not understand
the relevance to their business. We have found that approximately 70% of
people we contacted were unaware of the enhanced services now available
across the 21CN network. With so many new packaged products and services
available, choosing the right communication solution can be a confusing
process. The infrastructure is established, now it's just a case of helping
end users to realise the benefits available."

Paul continues, "With IT services and telecoms presenting major cost
centres for most businesses it is important that the decision makers are
armed with the facts. We intend to provide some clarity to demonstrate how
greater efficiencies can be achieved in these areas and how the latest
improvements in technology can enhance businesses' activities. BT's 21CN
network will enable many businesses previously priced out of the market to
take advantage of a range of complete solutions. Providing a fast return on
investment and on going efficiencies, the new technologies will be vital to
businesses remaining competitive within their respective market places."

Newly available Ethernet services allow business to effectively integrate
fast internet access, hosted services from Data Centres and the ability to
make and receive phone calls using SIP technology or a hosted IP phone
system. These Ethernet packages provided over the 21CN network can provide
savings of up to 55% on connection and annual charges compared to a
traditional ISDN solution.

About Node4

Founded in 2004, the business is privately owned. With its headquarters
in Derby and its brand new 450 rack Data Centre in Wakefield, Node4 provides
Data Centre and Communications solutions to businesses around the UK. Node4
is a Cisco Premier and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

For further information please visit http://www.node4.co.uk

For further information please contact Andrew Fellows at Iconic Brand -
andrew@iconicbrand.co.uk , TEL +44(0)207-287-2037