OnForce, the Nationwide Online Services Marketplace, Announces Partnership with Satellite...

OnForce, the Nationwide Online Services Marketplace, Announces Partnership
with Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) of America
to Promote Excellence Among Satellite Technology Service Providers

As consumers gear up for digital TV transition, OnForce sees increased demand
for onsite satellite installation and technology service skills

BOSTON and WASHINGTON, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- OnForce, the trusted online
marketplace and nationwide network of thousands of technology service
professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with the Satellite
Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) of America, the leading
trade organization representing all segments of the satellite technology
industry. As part of the alliance, OnForce's network of more than 12,000
information technology (IT) and consumer electronics (CE) service technicians
(OnForce Pros) will be invited to complete the SBCA's industry-leading
certification program, thus promoting the highest standard for the
installation of satellite products and services. OnForce Pros will also be
encouraged to join the SBCA and take advantage of their numerous member
benefit programs including educational discounts, monthly newsletters,
legislative updates, and group insurance programs.

SBCA member companies will be encouraged to join the OnForce professional
network and take advantage of their wide array of service work opportunities.
Additionally, consumers and organizations will have an easier time accessing
their trusted OnForce professionals for satellite technology-focused
contracts.

"We are pleased to be partnering with the SBCA, the standard of excellence in
satellite technology, to continue to provide our valued solution providers
with the highest skilled service professionals in the industry, especially
when it comes to satellite technology," said Peter Cannone, CEO of OnForce.
"With the digital TV transition and lower prices for flat-panel TVs, we are
witnessing significant demand for onsite installation services in the
satellite technology sector and OnForce, as always, is poised to help meet
reception and high-definition programming needs."

"The SBCA prides itself on providing excellence in the delivery of satellite
technology and our National Standards and Testing Program Certification,
backed by DIRECTV and DISH Network, provides an industry-endorsed benchmark of
knowledge for the installation of satellite products and services," said Steve
Hill, Deputy Executive Director, SBCA. "The SBCA certification means that the
service professional have undergone stringent performance tests and we know
that given OnForce's reputation for quality, this partnership is a natural
fit."

OnForce is committed to providing its service professionals and buyers with
leading IT skills and expertise. OnForce service professionals are certified
in more than 140 different programs, including CompTIA A+ and CEDIA Certified
Professional Installer.

SBCA certification will be available on OnForce's website on March 29.

About OnForce
OnForce is service made simple. Our marketplace provides access to national
network of over 12,000 local service providers connecting service demand with
local supply through a powerful online marketplace -- easily, efficiently and
profitably. Our marketplace has sophisticated tools that enable service
provider to find, match, deploy, and pay the right technician for the right
job, on demand. OnForce marketplace also offers a new model for managing all
your service events while containing costs or growing your offerings. Nearing
one million completed service orders, OnForce is a proven leader in helping
service buyers increase profits, gain a competitive advantage and contain
service costs. The OnForce network is made up 5,000+ IT and CE service buyers
and more than 12,000 service technicians who work in a number of technology
categories, including computers, printers, networking, VoIP, point of sale and
consumer electronics. For more information, visit www.onforce.com.

About the SBCA
About the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America
The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association is the national
trade organization representing all segments of the satellite industry. It is
committed to expanding the utilization of satellite technology for the
broadcast delivery of video, audio, data, music, voice, interactive, and
broadband services. Additional information can be found at www.sbca.com.

SOURCE OnForce

Melissa Lane of OnForce, +1-781-761-9202, Melissa.lane@onforce.com; or Noah
Brown for OnForce, +1-617-520-7147, Noah.brown@webershandwick.com; or Martin
Esteves for the SBCA, +1-202-349-3640, mesteves@sbca.org