Crain's NY Business Includes Custom Computer Specialists In the "Private 200" Companies Ranking

(Hauppauge, New York - December 6, 2004) – Custom Computer Specialists, Inc., Long Island’s largest technology solution provider, was included in the “Private 200” special report ranking published by Crain’s New York Business. Additionally, Custom’s ranking reinforces its position as the #1 privately held Information Technology service provider.

"I am extremely pleased to have Custom included in Crain's Top 200 ranking," states Gregory Galdi, Custom's founder and President. "Our company is the driving force it is today because of 25 years of talented individuals and their commitment to excellence. It's their unparalleled dedication that enables Custom to be a part of this impressive list that includes many of New York's leading organizations."

“The Private 200” listing of the top privately held companies (ranked by revenue) in the New York area is compiled from published sources that include Crain’s, Forbes, Dun’s Regional Business Directory and Hoover’s and is open to companies based in New York City, Long Island, Westchester as well as several New Jersey counties.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Custom delivers a wide array of technology services including: project management, onsite IT staffing, network design, installation and support (LAN/WAN, wireless solutions, IP Telephony, IP video surveillance, network storage and security solutions, etc.), data center services, professional development and a complete suite of procurement, warehousing, just-in-time delivery and installation services.

Custom is the recipient of a host of recent industry recognition and awards including #1 Technical Consultant ranking for two years in a row (LIBN 2003 & 2004); the “Large Business Achievement” award (HIA, 2004) and a prominent ranking on the VAR500 (CMP Media, 2000-2004).