Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced it has secured California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract designation for the company\'s Internet
and Web hosting services.The contract designation will streamline Qwest\'s sales efforts into California state and local government agencies.
\"Qwest is pleased to win the CMAS designation because it simplifies the sales and purchasing process for providing Internet and Web hosting services to California state and local government agencies,\" said Clifford S. Holtz,executive vice president of Qwest\'s business markets group. \"We believe the shortened sales cycle means faster service to our customers.\"