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Planet Consulting Receives Greater Omaha CHAMBER of Commerce EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS Award

(OMAHA, NE—April 8, 2008) —Planet Consulting, a leading provider of information technology consulting and project outsourcing solutions, today announced that it has been awarded the Omaha Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Award.  The award recognizes companies that have demonstrated exceptional, innovative business practices, which have proven to benefit the Greater Omaha's economy as well as the community at large. Eligibility for the award also requires companies to have an operating history of at least five years and positive revenue and payroll growth over the last three years.

For more than a decade, Planet Consulting has provided IT solutions and services to Omaha businesses, both large and small.  These services include staff augmentation, managed and hosted services, and technical help desk services. “Receiving this award is a tremendous honor,” said Mark Spurgeon, president of Planet Consulting. “Planet Consulting strives to provide strategic, cost-effective IT solutions and services to the community, and this award further validates that we are achieving this goal.

With a proven track record of delivering highly sophisticated IT  services and solutions, Planet Consulting keeps a sharp focus on maintaining outstanding business practices as well as its reputation within the Omaha business community. “Whether it’s a large global client or a smaller, local business, we approach every project with the same level of detail and support,” said Spurgeon. “We offer the most experienced and qualified IT professionals in the industry, which enables us to deliver and exceed expectations every time. I think that really sets us apart, and is a primary reason that we have been recognized for this award. ”

Planet Consulting will receive the Excellence in Business Award on May 13 at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s Awards Ceremony and Banquet at the Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center, 3321 S. 72nd St.

About Planet Consulting
Since 1996, Planet Consulting has provided companies of all sizes with the information technology consulting and staff augmentation required to perform and complete IT initiatives. Our key differentiator is the ability to attract, recruit and hire qualified information technology professionals that meet and organization’s specific IT needs. Planet Consulting offers an unmatched breadth and depth of real world technology solutions that ultimately enable businesses to respond effectively to changes in the marketplace.  

About Planet Group, Inc.
Planet Group, Inc. is a privately held corporation and holding company of a diverse group of technology and business solutions companies. Our diverse portfolio of companies provide solutions and services such as information technology consulting, electronic payment processing, secure correspondence portals and business process management to Fortune 500 companies in the financial
services, healthcare, banking, retail, and consumer industrial and technology industries. www.planetgroupinc.com