Paradigm Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Cyber Forensics Firm Trinity IMS Inc.ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Paradigm Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :PDHO) (Paradigm), parent company of Paradigm Solutions Corporation, a provider of comprehensive information technology and business solutions for federal government enterprises, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McLean, Virginia-based Trinity Information Management Services, Inc. (Trinity IMS (1) See IP Multimedia Subsystem. (2) (Information Management System) An early IBM hierarchical DBMS for IBM mainframes. IMS was widely implemented throughout the 1970s under MVS and continues to be used under z/OS. ). With annual revenues for 2006 of over $4.0 million, Trinity IMS provides specialized information assurance (IA) and cyber (1) From "cybernetics," it is a prefix attached to everyday words to add a computer, electronic or online connotation. The term is similar to "virtual," but the latter is used more frequently. See virtual. forensics See computer forensics. support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to the federal government, primarily the U.S. Department of State. Trinity IMS offers comprehensive cyber forensic support services including: evidence handling/collection; data recovery; warrant execution support; and evidence analysis/presentation and expert testimony Testimony about a scientific, technical, or professional issue given by a person qualified to testify because of familiarity with the subject or special training in the field. . IA services include security planning and policy; security audit/assessment and regulatory compliance (certification and accreditation, FISMA FISMA Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 FISMA Federal Information System Management Act and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ); and infrastructure risk mitigation. Trinity IMS employs approximately 25 staff, all of whom hold U.S. Government security clearances. The transaction is expected to close within 45 days, subject to the completion of financial audits and financing. Commenting on the prospect of joining forces with Trinity IMS, Paradigm President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Peter LaMontagne, stated, "Trinity is a perfect first strategic acquisition for Paradigm to further penetrate the federal IT market. Trinity IMS brings us new technical competencies, cleared personnel and access to a new National Security community customer. We greatly value the opportunity to work with and support the talented team of Trinity IMS employees who will be joining us." Mr. Christian L. Kleszewski, Trinity IMS founder and President will join Paradigm's executive team upon closing of the transaction. Mr. Kleszewski stated, "Merging with Paradigm at this time is the right decision for our customers and employees. Our combined platform will allow us to accelerate plans to scale our business in response to customer requirements and provide our employees with an even better career trajectory. Paradigm and Trinity IMS share the same core values that made Trinity IMS successful--integrity, leadership and results." About Paradigm Holdings, Inc. Paradigm Holdings, Inc., (www.paradigmsolutions.com) parent company of Paradigm Solutions Corporation, is a comprehensive information technology and business solutions provider for government enterprises. Paradigm Solutions Corporation specializes in Enterprise Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Support, and Program Management for government customers. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. According to the 2006 census update, the city had a total population of 59,114, making it the second largest city in Maryland. , the company currently employs nearly 300 people across 12 states. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. Paradigm Holdings, Inc. assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release. Future results for Paradigm Holdings, Inc. may be affected by its ability to continue to implement its government technology solutions, its dependence on the federal government and state and local governments and other federal government contractors as its major customers, timely passage of components of the federal budget, timely obligations of funding by the federal and state governments, its dependence on procuring, pricing and performing short-term government contracts, its dependence on hiring and retaining qualified professionals, potential fluctuations in its quarterly operating results, including seasonal impacts, its dependence on certain key employees and its ability to timely and effectively integrate the businesses it may acquire. For further information about forward-looking statements and other Paradigm Holdings, Inc. specific risks and uncertainties please refer to recent SEC filings for Paradigm Holdings, Inc., which are available from the Edgar Web site at www.edgar.org. |
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