Vienna, VA, January 10, 2012 – Criterion Systems has been awarded a Systems Development and Integration Next Generation for Small Businesses (SDI – NG) contract by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In addition to the prime indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, Criterion received six initial task orders to provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and software engineering services in support of USPTO systems.

“SDI – NG is an important win for Criterion and we appreciate the confidence that USPTO has in our work as illustrated by IDIQ and task order awards. As a result of the initial task orders, the Criterion team now has 22 people supporting many of the systems that are critical to USPTO’s mission of fostering our nation’s industrial and technical progress through the system of patents and trademarks,” said Promod Sharma, President and CEO of Criterion.

Criterion’s team is comprised of Avaya Government Solutions, Pretek Corporation, Project Performance Corporation (PPC), and ThrivOn Management Consulting LLC. Under the SDI – NG contract, Team Criterion will provide a wide variety of software development and systems engineering services in support of the systems required to examine patent and trademark applications, issue patents and register trademarks, and disseminate patent and trademark information to the public.

“Our team members will be part of integrated teams that provide the most qualified and talented support for each USPTO SDI – NG task order. Several of our team members have been supporting USPTO systems for nearly a decade and this experience will be invaluable in helping meet our customer’s current and future software development processes and systems requirements. Criterion continues our focus on hiring employees with the relevant IT experience and program knowledge who share our commitment to delivering high-quality services in support of the USPTO mission,” continued Sharma.

Criterion is one of five companies awarded a prime IDIQ contract under the SDI – NG program. The total potential value of the SDI – NG contract vehicles is $200 million over five years if all options are exercised.

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a systems integrator that delivers innovative, technology-enabled business solutions that allow government agencies to leverage technology, protect infrastructure and share secure information. The company specializes in systems engineering and design, IT engineering and support, cyber security, and information sharing and collaboration. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), and federal civilian agencies. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is a small business headquartered in Vienna, Va. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com

 Vienna, VA, September 29, 2011 – Criterion Systems today announced that it has been awarded a prime contract with the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE NNSA).

Criterion Systems, a systems integrator providing innovative, technology-enabled business solutions to government agencies, will support current and future information technology (IT) and telecommunications systems for the Office of Secure Transportation (OST). The Criterion team is comprised of SRA International, Inc. and The Kemtah Group, Inc. The contract has an estimated value of $15 million over four years if all options are exercised.

“We are honored that NNSA OST has selected Criterion to provide the IT support required to achieve the agency’s mission of ensuring the safe and secure transportation of nuclear weapons and weapons components,” said Promod Sharma, President and CEO of Criterion.

“Our company has a long history of supporting mission critical systems across the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies. Our capabilities are further strengthened by our team members SRA International and Albuquerque-based Kemtah – both companies have a strong footprint in DOE and a record of supporting transportation, command and control, logistics, security and law enforcement organizations,” continued Sharma.

Under the new contract, Criterion will provide a range of services including program and project management; operations, administration and maintenance; information and telecommunications studies and analysis; requirements engineering; telecommunications and network system design; network engineering; application and database design and support; server support; desktop support; hardware maintenance; fixed and mobile radio/wireless engineering and support; cyber security and information assurance; and IT business process support. 

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a systems integrator that delivers innovative, technology-enabled business solutions that allow government agencies to leverage technology, protect infrastructure and share secure information. The company specializes in systems engineering and design, IT engineering and support, cyber security, and information sharing and collaboration. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), and federal civilian agencies. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is a small business headquartered in Vienna, Va., with an office in Lexington Park, Md. to support the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com

He will join government and industry executives to discuss the steps federal agencies should take to rapidly make sense of increasing amounts of data, leading to better government-wide decision-making.

Dr. Hanson brings a unique perspective to these challenges garnered from his experience at the Senate and his tenures with the Air Force, NATO and industry. While at Criterion, he was instrumental in developing the approach – currently used in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) programs – that integrates fusion and analysis applications on a miniature, high performance computer to provide near-real-time processing of multiple data streams from individual sensors.

To help organizations deal with the challenges resulting from the exponential growth in the amount of ISR data captured, Dr. Hanson’s team is delivering a new approach to Big Data warehousing – BigBrain^TM, a multi-petabyte storage solution that delivers the economics of public cloud storage behind the firewall.

Prior to joining Criterion, Dr. Hanson served as CIO for the U.S. Senate where he was responsible for the technology vision and strategy. He also held CTO positions at Universal Systems & Technology (UNITECH) and Telos Corporation, a $200M international technology company serving private and government markets. As Chief Software Engineer for the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Hanson developed global software policies and led the agency’s Y2K program. He also served as Chief Scientist at NATO’s Central Region Headquarters. Dr. Hanson earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, a master’s of science degree in information systems from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a bachelor of science from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is also an adjunct full professor, teaching graduate computer science courses for the University of Maryland University College.

The Government Big Data Forum will take place January 26, 2011 at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Vienna, VA, August 24, 2010 – Dr. J. Greg Hanson, Criterion Systems’ Chief Operating Officer (COO), is speaking at the Air Force Information Technology Conference (AFITC) in Montgomery, Ala. Dr. Hanson’s seminar, ‘ISR Fusion Architecture: Delivering Real-Time Information at the Operational Edge’ is scheduled for Monday, August 30th at 12:30 p.m. in Room RR6.

During his seminar, Dr. Hanson will detail an approach that integrates fusion and analysis applications on a miniature, high performance computer to provide near-real-time processing of multiple data streams from individual sensors.

Dr. Hanson brings nearly 32 years of technology leadership experience to Criterion Systems, a systems integrator providing innovative, technology-enabled business solutions to government agencies. As COO, he leads the teams designing and supporting mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Intelligence Community and federal civilian agencies.

He also serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at sister company, Criterion HPS. Criterion HPS delivers optimized solution servers that are designed for the ‘edge of the cloud’ environments where power, space, and cooling are important.

“Historically ISR capabilities have been hindered by lack of compute power and excessive weight,” said Hanson. “A new generation of multi-sensor high performance computing solutions designed specifically for aerial operations and reconnaissance are eliminating the trade-offs between performance and weight. Deploying ISR Fusion to the edge is a breakthrough capability that provides access to real-time data from multiple sensors, enhancing situational awareness and improving mission outcome – this is a powerful tool for our troops engaged in combat.”

Prior to joining Criterion, Dr. Hanson served as CIO for the U.S. Senate where he was responsible for the technology vision and strategy. He is a respected international lecturer and author, and the recipient of numerous awards for leadership and professional excellence including two FED 100 Awards and an AFFIRM Leadership Award. Dr. Hanson earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, a master’s of science degree in information systems from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a bachelor of science from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is also an adjunct full professor, teaching graduate computer science courses for the University of Maryland University College.

The Air Force Information Technology Conference will take place August 30 – September 2 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa located in Montgomery, Ala.

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a systems integrator that delivers innovative, technology-enabled business solutions that allow government agencies to leverage technology, protect infrastructure and share secure information. The company specializes in systems engineering and design, IT engineering and support, cyber security, and information sharing and collaboration. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), federal civilian agencies and commercial entities. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is a small business headquartered in Vienna, Va., with an office in Lexington Park, Md. to support the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com

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Vienna, VA, August 11, 2010 – Criterion Systems, a systems integrator providing innovative, technology-enabled business solutions to government agencies, has been awarded a SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) prime contract.

The SeaPort-e contract is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) established to facilitate a Navy-wide electronic procurement process. The government estimates that approximately $5.3 billion in services will be procured per year via orders issued under the program. The contract has a four-year base period.

“Criterion Systems has a history of delivering the innovative technical solutions our nation’s military forces require to maintain their competitive edge,” said Promod Sharma, President and CEO of Criterion. “With our new prime contract vehicle, we can leverage our successful track record to expand our footprint within the U.S. Navy. Our executive team has a long history of supporting our forces first as military officers and now leading the Criterion teams providing services and solutions to the armed forces.”

Criterion’s skill set and knowledgebase is aligned with the mission of the U.S. Navy. The company’s services and solutions cover the spectrum from cyber security, to software engineering, to test and evaluation, to providing high performance systems for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) fusion platforms.

Under Seaport-e, Criterion brings depth of experience in nine of the functional areas. SeaPort-e provides engineering and technical services to support Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Military Sealift Command, Naval Facilities Command, Strategic Systems Programs, Office of Naval Research, and the Marine Corps.

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a systems integrator that delivers innovative, technology-enabled business solutions that allow government agencies to leverage technology, protect infrastructure and share secure information. The company specializes in systems engineering and design, IT engineering and support, cyber security, and information sharing and collaboration. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), federal civilian agencies and commercial entities. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is a small business headquartered in Vienna, Va., with an office in Lexington Park, Md. to support the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com

Vienna, VA, July 14, 2010 – Criterion Systems, a systems integrator providing innovative, technology-enabled business solutions to government agencies, today announced the promotion of Dr. J. Greg Hanson to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Dr. Hanson joined the company in 2008 to lead the teams supporting mission-critical systems for the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Homeland Security (DHS). In his new role he will oversee all business operations and provide strategic leadership as Criterion Systems continues to expand its footprint in the federal marketplace. Dr. Hanson’s promotion comes as company co-founder Mike Dillard, formerly COO of Criterion Systems, takes on full responsibility as President and COO at sister company, Criterion HPS.

“I am delighted to announce Greg’s promotion – he has been instrumental in building the operations organization and expanding business with existing customers,” said Promod Sharma, President and CEO of Criterion. “Greg’s depth of technical knowledge and proven leadership combined with his deep understanding of our customers and their challenges make him the perfect choice to guide our operations organization to continued success.”

Dr. Hanson has nearly 32 years of technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Criterion, he served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the U.S. Senate. Previously, Dr. Hanson held CTO positions at Universal Systems & Technology (UNITECH) and Telos Corporation, a $200M international technology company serving private and government markets. During his tenure at Telos, as a customer-focused CTO, Dr. Hanson deployed technology and infrastructure to help create five new businesses. While at UNITECH, he led the development and execution of technology and business strategies, doubling the company’s annual revenues in less than two years. As Chief Software Engineer for the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Hanson developed global software policies and led the agency’s Y2K program. He also served as Chief Scientist at NATO’s Central Region Headquarters.

Dr. Hanson earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, a Master’s of Science degree in Information Systems from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

“I look forward to my continued work with the executive team and especially our stellar employees who are helping our customers fight the Global War on Terror, secure our nation’s airports and serve America’s citizens,” commented Dr. Hanson. “Criterion’s leadership team shares the philosophy that delivering our customers quality service and creating a positive work environment for our employees are the cornerstones required to accelerate company growth.”

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a systems integrator that delivers innovative, technology-enabled business solutions that allow government agencies to leverage technology, protect infrastructure and share secure information. The company specializes in systems engineering and design, IT engineering and support, cyber security, and information sharing and collaboration. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), federal civilian agencies and commercial entities. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is a small business headquartered in Vienna, Va., with an office in Lexington Park, Md. to support the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com

Vienna, VA, March 3, 2010 – Criterion Systems, a leading provider of information technology services to government and commercial clients, welcomes Terry S. Kees, former Information Technology Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), to its Board of Advisors. During her career with the CIA and her subsequent tenure with Lockheed Martin, Ms. Kees has a distinguished record of supporting the intelligence and national security community.

“With her considerable expertise and knowledge, Terry Kees has a unique understanding of both information technology requirements and the intelligence community,” said Promod Sharma, President and CEO of Criterion. “It is an honor to welcome Terry to Criterion’s prestigious board of retired government and military leaders. The company’s Advisory Board members are closely aligned with our corporate strategy of providing the innovative solutions required to meet the missions of civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Their insight will be an invaluable resource as we grow Criterion Systems and deliver bundled high performance solutions through our sister company, Criterion HPS.”

Ms. Kees most recently served as Lockheed Martin’s Vice President, Strategic Development for the Systems Integration line of business, an $800 million business supporting the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Her first role at Lockheed Martin was Vice President for Global Information Management Systems, a $280 million business supporting CIA, National Security Agency (NSA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). Ms. Kees joined Lockheed Martin following a distinguished career with the CIA. She retired from the CIA in 1997 as Director, Information Technology, where she was responsible for the CIA’s network and computing infrastructure for the Washington metropolitan area.

Previously she held the positions of Deputy Director, Research & Development at CIA and Director, Policy, Plans and Programs at the Central Imagery Office, a predecessor organization of NGA. As part of CIA’s Office of Development and Engineering, Ms. Kees spent a decade of her career in the NRO in senior executive positions managing ground systems programs for national satellite imagery collection systems.

“I am honored to join Criterion’s Board of Advisors and look forward to working with several former colleagues,” commented Ms. Kees. “I share Criterion’s commitment to helping build a strong intelligence and national security community by equipping agencies with the leading-edge, secure solutions needed to protect our nation. Criterion’s proven management team and service delivery record have allowed Criterion to differentiate itself in the competitive IT services market while growing at a rapid pace. I look forward to being a part of the company’s continued success.”

In addition to Ms. Kees, Criterion’s Board of Advisors is comprised of several prominent government executives and military leaders, including:

• Vernon Bettencourt – Former Deputy CIO, U.S. Army
• Bill Cimino – Retired Air Force Colonel
• Bob Flores – Former CTO, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• Joe Leo – Former CIO, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Lt. General Tom McInerney – Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force – Retired
• Edward P. McMahon – Member, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Advisory Group
• Hon. William H. Pickle – Former U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
• Major General Hawthorne (Peet) Proctor – Major General, U.S. Army – Retired
• Greg Rothwell – Former Chief Procurement Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• R. Adm. Norm Saunders – Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard – Retired
• Bill Shernit – Member, Intel National Security Board
• Alan Wade – Former CIO, CIA
• Daniel G. Wolf – Information Assurance Director, National Security Agency (NSA)

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a rapidly growing small business that provides next generation solutions to government and commercial organizations. The company specializes in information discovery and analysis, cyber security, advanced technology services and high performance solutions. Criterion offers strategic business and technology advisory services, systems engineering and integration solutions, and managed technical services. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), federal civilian agencies and commercial organizations. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is headquartered in Vienna, VA, with an office in Lexington Park, MD to support the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com

The Washington Business Journal is the most recent publication to recognize the company’s impressive growth. Inc. magazine named Criterion as the No. 1 fastest growing Government Services company among 50 companies in the category and No. 10 overall on the 28th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

“We are pleased to be a part of the fast growing companies that are fueling the local economy and creating jobs,” said Promod Sharma, President and CEO of Criterion. “Criterion Systems is honored to be recognized by the Washington Business Journal annual list. Our growth is the result of our entire company’s shared commitment to the continual innovation our customers require to deliver on their missions. From the outset, we have built the company to sustain rapid growth and we have the seasoned management team in place to ensure this continues.”

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a rapidly growing small business that provides next generation solutions to government and commercial organizations. The company specializes in information discovery and analysis, cyber security, advanced technology services and high performance solutions. Criterion offers strategic business and technology advisory services, systems engineering and integration solutions, and managed technical services. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), federal civilian agencies and commercial organizations. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is headquartered in Vienna, VA, with an office in Lexington Park, MD to support the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com

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Vienna, VA, September 29, 2009 – Dr. J. Greg Hanson, Criterion Systems’ Executive Vice President, Defense and Homeland Security, is a featured speaker at the IMF Forum: IT Security Summit. Dr. Hanson’s presentation, ‘Lessons from the Sandbox & Leaving the Fortress’ is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 at 3:15 p.m.

The former CIO of the U.S. Senate will use anecdotes from his experience at the Senate combined with those from his tenures with the Air Force, NATO and industry to illustrate the types and nature of cyber threats. Dr. Hanson will also highlight practical innovations for addressing those threats.

Dr. Hanson brings nearly 32 years of technology leadership experience to Criterion Systems, a leading provider of information technology services to government and commercial clients. As Executive Vice President, Dr. Hanson leads the teams designing and supporting mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Prior to joining Criterion, Dr. Hanson served as CIO for the U.S. Senate where he was responsible for the technology vision and strategy. He is a respected international lecturer and author, and the recipient of numerous awards for leadership and professional excellence including two FED 100 Awards and an AFFIRM Leadership Award. Dr. Hanson earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, a master’s of science degree in information systems from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a bachelor of science from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is also an adjunct full professor, teaching graduate computer science courses for the University of Maryland University College.

The IT Security Summit will take place October 6-7 at IMF Member US Pharmacopeia’s headquarters at 12601 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville, Md.

About Criterion Systems
Criterion Systems, Inc. is a rapidly growing small business that provides next generation solutions to government and commercial organizations. The company specializes in information discovery and analysis, cyber security, advanced technology services and high performance solutions. Criterion offers strategic business and technology advisory services, systems engineering and integration solutions, and managed technical services. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), federal civilian agencies and commercial organizations. In 2009, Inc. magazine recognized Criterion as the nation’s No. 1 fastest growing government services company and No. 10 overall on the annual Inc. 500. Criterion is headquartered in Vienna, VA, with an office in Lexington Park, MD to support the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For more information visit www.criterion-sys.com.

For more information contact:
Marcie Cheney
703-942-5800, ext. 329
marcie.cheney@criterion-sys.com