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