LAKE MARY, Fla., Jul 14, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --  American Access Technologies
(Nasdaq:AATK) launches its B2B e-commerce portal, Zonecabling.com, today. The
site will undergo testing and will be fully operational in about two weeks, said
President John Presley.
 
"It's very exciting to have this new, modern sales tool available. We have
charted our course and will continue to improve on this premier addition to our
business. We encourage everyone to visit zonecabling.com, and visit often to
see what we are doing as it evolves," Presley said.
 
Zonecabling.com is a one-stop virtual warehouse for various manufacturers'
products used in voice, data and video telecommunications infrastructure.
Customers can order one piece or whole systems. The site also provides network
design services to contractors and engineers.
 
Presley said American Access' Chief Financial Officer and Director, Joseph
McGuire, will serve as president of Zonecabling.com, Inc. McGuire replaces
retiring CFO and Director Bobby Story, one of the company's founders.
 
"Bobby has been invaluable to the growth of American Access, and for that we owe
him immeasurable thanks. Fortunately, he has agreed to make himself available as
a consultant to us during this transition. We are also pleased to have Joe
McGuire on board, as he brings a wealth of Wall Street experience with his
20-year finance and securities background."
 
McGuire said alliances with major distributors and manufacturers are pending.
"We'll be announcing these as they are finalized and approved by the attorneys,"
he said.
 
American Access developed an in-house IT department to build the web presence as
a wholly-owned subsidiary, Zonecabling.com, Inc., after initial joint venture
plans were scrapped with Miami-based Vulcan Microsystems, Inc. Vulcan would have
been a 19 percent owner in the joint venture, and would have been paid 1 million
shares of American Access common stock upon its delivery of the web portal.
McGuire added that all costs associated with Vulcan were expensed in the first
quarter of 2000.
 
American Access manufactures zone cabling units that mount in ceilings, raised
floors, and in custom furniture. The Company's concept of "zone cabling" reduces
costs for installation and moves, adds, and changes by as much as 70%.
 
Publicly-held companies that are customers of American Access include Sun
Microsystems; Lucent Technologies; SGI; Baan Company N.V.; Qwest Communications
International Inc.; Fina, Inc.; First Data Corporation; Gateway 2000 Inc.;
Harris Corporation; Household International Inc.; Mobil Corporation; Cisco
Systems, Inc.; and Level 3 Communications, Inc. Several private corporations,
school districts and other government entities also are American Access
customers.
 
News and product/service information are available at www.aatk.com.
 
Note: This press release for American access Technologies, Inc. may contain
forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, regarding events, conditions and financial trends that may affect
the Company's operating results and financial position. Prospective investors
are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's
expectations, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties listed in the
Company's SEC filings.
 
 
 CONTACT:          American Access Technologies, Inc., Lake Mary
                   Lacy Loar, 407/333-1446
                   e-mail: lloar@aatk.com
                   www.aatk.com