ClearImage and Local Tech Wire announced today that Peak 10 will host the next TechExec on June 2, 2005 at its state-of-the-art data center facility in Morrisville, N.C.

Created by ClearImage and Local Tech Wire, the TechExec is a series of executive-level networking events for business and thought leaders in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina.

Three other events will be scheduled through 2005.

“With our growth and expansion in Raleigh, we look forward to hosting the June Tech Exec at our data center,” said Greg Rollet, vice president and general manager of Peak 10 Raleigh. “The TechExec is a unique and increasingly rare opportunity for area executives to foster meaningful business relationships. We are proud to be a founding sponsor of TechExec and look forward to a successful June event at our center.”

Peak 10 is the Southeast’s leading data center operator and managed services provider committed to providing a high level of value and service executed locally from its five key market locations in Louisville, Ky., Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla., and Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. The company enjoys unmatched geographic diversity, vast technical and engineering expertise, and one of the industry’s strongest financial positions.

“North Carolina’s technology and life science communities are key contributors to our state’s overall economic growth and success,” said Kent Christison, partner with Kennedy Covington’s Raleigh office. “The TechExec supports the development of these industries by providing a regular venue for bringing together area business and thought leaders. Kennedy Covington recognizes the value this provides to local technology and life science executives and we are thrilled to be a sponsor of this unique event.”

The TechExec is sponsored by SAS, Cisco, Peak 10, Grant Thornton, Kennedy Covington and Southern Capitol Ventures.

About the TechExec

Created by ClearImage and Local Tech Wire, the TechExec is a series of executive-level networking event for business and thought leaders in the Research Triangle Park region. The event is hosted at a variety of locations throughout the region each year and Tim Tompkins of Grant Thornton serves as the 2005 Chairman of the TechExec steering committee.

About ClearImage

ClearImage is a full service public relations marketing and business development firm located in Raleigh, N.C. The company combines big agency thinking with small firm attention to deliver high impact programs that generate consistent exposure, increase sales and build brands. ClearImage is known for its thorough research and implementation of targeted programs. The firm’s mission is to raise industry standards with progressive client service and employment practices. For more information, visit www.clearimagepr.com

About Local Tech Wire

Local Tech Wire delivers high tech (and biotech) focused news with online convenience. The service is free, although registration is required. No other online technology news source provides the breadth of exclusive, late-breaking stories every weekday for the high-tech community in Raleigh-Durham, the Triad, Charlotte, South Carolina and Atlanta. Visit www,localtechwire.com for more information.