Paradigm Solutions Corporation Achieves CMMI Maturity Level 2 Rating.

ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Paradigm Solutions Corporation, a Paradigm Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:PDHO) company, announced today its successful CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) Maturity for Software (CMMI-SW) Level 2 appraisal. The rating was achieved by our Solutions Development Division, which represents over 80 percent of Paradigm Solutions' federal software development business base. The appraisal was carried out by Cyber Solutions, Inc., an independent and authorized Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Partner (www.cybsol.com). With this achievement, Paradigm Solutions now joins a select group of software companies worldwide who have been assessed at this level.

Developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, CMMI is an internationally recognized and acclaimed model that is used for assessing and improving software development and systems engineering capabilities. When properly applied, the model ensures that projects are accurately defined, managed, and implemented, thereby increasing the likelihood that requirements are met and goals achieved within established timelines and budgets.

"Paradigm Solutions has displayed a real commitment towards establishing and maintaining predictable software development processes," said Venkat Gopalan, the SEI authorized CMMI lead appraiser and the president of Cyber Solutions. "Paradigm Solutions has diligently worked to integrate its processes with its operations and has leveraged the implementation for its clients through its knowledgeable workforce," Mr. Gopalan added.

"Obtaining our CMMI Level 2 rating is a great achievement for Paradigm Solutions Corporation. This CMMI rating, coupled with our ISO 9001:2000 certification, demonstrates our continuing commitment to provide high quality products and services to our customers through utilizing best practices and superior technical talent. This certification is only a milestone in our pursuit of excellence in delivery. As a part of our Continuous Paradigm Product and Process Improvement (CP3I) Program, the CMMI practices will be implemented across all programs. In addition, activities are underway in pursuit of Level 3," stated Stephen Murray, Senior Vice President of Federal Operations.

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About Paradigm Holdings, Inc.

Paradigm Holdings, Inc., parent company of Paradigm Solutions Corporation and Paradigm Solutions International, is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. It is a full-service information technology and business solutions provider for numerous government and commercial enterprises. The company currently employs nearly 300 people across 12 states. Paradigm Solutions Corporation specializes in Infrastructure Support, Software Engineering, Continuity/COOP Planning, Emergency Management and Notification services for government customers. Paradigm Solutions International markets OpsPlanner(TM) enterprise risk management software and provides information technology security consulting to commercial enterprises. More information about Paradigm Holdings Inc. can be found at www.paradigmsolutions.com.

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