Hurricane Katrina has forever affected the Southeast portion of the United States. Currently, vital communication networks are down, local municipalities are struggling to coordinate relief efforts and most importantly, lives are being lost due to this terrible natural disaster. Global Data Systems understands the challenges presented to all affected organizations and is working diligently to restore the communication networks.

To assist with the numerous communication scenarios faced by the Southeastern area, GDS has created this emergency contact information list. Please have your organizations contact the main GDS Information Lines. 24x7, at

1-888-435-7986, option 1 or 1-337-291-6600, option 1,

or email at Support@getGDS.com

For specific customer escalations, please contact the following GDS representatives at:

            Scott Harris                                    Chris Vincent
            ScottH@getGDS.com                   ChrisV@getGDS.com
            Office: (337)-291-6505                 Office: (337)-291-6524
            Mobile: (337)-739-2865                Office: (337)-654-5001

Thank you for your patience and GDS looks forward to assisting you now and in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Sincerely,

Chuck Vincent