ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2007--Paradigm Holdings, Inc. (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).
With annual revenues for 2006 of over $4.0 million, Trinity IMS provides specialized information assurance (IA) and cyber forensics support 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. IA services include security planning and policy; security audit/assessment and regulatory compliance (certification and accreditation, FISMA and HIPAA); 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, 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, the company currently employs nearly 300 people across 12 states.
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