IMRI Launches ``Patch On-Demand'': First Automatic Virus Protection and Security Service Requiring No End User or IT Interaction.

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- IMRI:

--Designed to Meet Specific Needs, Budgets of Small to Midsize Businesses, Computer Users;

--Dell Corporation, Southern California Edison Contract with IMRI for New Service

IMRI (Information Management Resources, Inc.) announced today the launch of Patch On-Demand(TM), the first virus protection and security service that does not require LAN or VPN connectivity. Unlike other systems available on the market, Patch On-Demand(TM) is fully automatic and requires absolutely no user or other IT interaction.

According to recent statistics, virus and worm proliferation is costing businesses an estimated $83 billion worldwide. Said Martha Daniel, CEO of IMRI: "The real victims are the approximately five million small and mid-size U.S. companies that don't have the time, money or manpower resources to protect themselves from the increasingly virulent viruses and scams; for this segment, a computer crash can be devastating to their business. Simply put, Patch On-Demand(TM) enables users to 'inoculate' their computers against virus risk."

The new subscriber service brings corporate enterprise-class IT security and update services to small and medium-size businesses, as well as individual consumers at an affordable cost. To date, these market segments have been overlooked by the technology services industry even though these smaller enterprises are more vulnerable to computer viruses since end-users rarely take the time or have the expertise to evaluate, then install the dozens of anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-adware applications that are published every day. Patch On-Demand(TM) solves the problem by automatically delivering and installing complete best-of-practice virus patch packages and software upgrades to the entire organization, or individuals, over an Internet connection. Virus protection kicks in immediately during the routine log-in process, or once the computer is rebooted. Patch On-Demand(TM) supports Norton, Trend Micro and McAfee Antivirus products.

IMRI has established a relationship with Dell Corporation and Southern California Edison. Southern California Edison is the first to offer this service to its approximately 280,000 small and mid-size business customers. IMRI expects to announce several channel partners in the coming weeks.

The basic monthly subscription for Patch On-Demand(TM) starts at $10 to include Microsoft security updates, critical operating system patches and virus definition file updates. Additional bundling options, including Norton Antivirus and InterMute's AdSubtract & SpySubtract, are available -- and at significant product discounts. For Patch On-Demand(TM) subscribers, all products are electronically installed and automatically configured on each customer's computer with no need for end user interaction.

IMRI (Information Management Resources, Inc.) is a leading consulting firm providing management and technical expertise to government agencies and commercial business enterprises worldwide. The firm assists clients in maximizing productivity and profitability by increasing the efficiency of their technology processes and people. IMRI was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa.