Toronto, Ontario, Canada – May 23, 2006 – Keating Technologies Inc., Canada's leading branch-outsourcing service to the high-technology industry, has appointed Frank Dion, vice president, sales and marketing.

"Frank brings a remarkable collection of skill and experience to this position," said Larry Keating, president and chief executive officer, Keating Technologies Inc. "His knowledge of sales, marketing and management combined with his proven track record in business development makes him the ideal candidate to enhance our sales strategy and assist in furthering our award-winning business practices."

No stranger to the technology industry, Dion will continue to develop Keating’s sales strategy as the demand for total technology solutions becomes increasingly important. As a member of the company's executive management team, Dion will enhance the sales and client marketing structure in order to gain additional market penetration, develop deeper account relationships, identify new business opportunities, and improve Keating’s day-to-day management practices.

With over 20 years of senior management experience working for such companies as ACENetx Inc., Toshiba and Computerland Canada, Dion provided expert advice and direction with respect to business strategy. Most recently, Dion was president and CEO at North Aurora Technology, a business development consulting practice, where he successfully developed product and sales strategies for several businesses in the Greater Toronto Area.

“Since first learning about Keating in 1988, I have seen how their Total Market Management strategy has delivered excellent value to technology companies," said Dion. "I’m looking forward to working with the strong Keating team and to build and manage some of the world’s leading technology company’s presence in Canada."

Keating Technologies offers an integrated services strategy combining customer intimacy, product knowledge and operational excellence. The company’s services focus on accelerated speed to market, operational cost-efficiencies, proven sales, measurable marketing initiatives and return on investment with increased customer satisfaction.

Keating Technologies, headquartered in Markham (north-east Toronto), Ontario, is a three time winner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. As Canada’s leading branch outsourcing service to the high technology industry, the company has been responsible for bringing more than $1 billion in technology products and services to Canadian businesses and consumers. Keating provides Total Market Management® services including sales, marketing and customer support through its offices in Vancouver, Markham and Montreal. More information regarding Keating Technologies is available at (905) 479-0230 or by visiting the Company’s web site at www.keating.com.

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