Telos' Robert J. Marino Named to FCW's ``Federal 100;'' Federal Computer Week award honors Telos VP's Accomplishments in Delivering IT to Government Users

Business Wire, June 15, 1999

ASHBURN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999--

Telos(R) Corporation announced today that Robert J. Marino, Executive Vice President, has been named one of Federal Computer Week (FCW) magazine's "Federal 100."

The annual award is given by the magazine to honor the "leaders who have made a difference in the federal information technology arena during the 1998 fiscal year." The judges selected Mr. Marino for his focus on customer oriented solutions. The winners were profiled in the June 7, 1999 issue of the magazine; a formal dinner honoring all winners is being held today in Washington, D.C.

Kevin Carroll, the Program Executive Officer, Standard Army Management Information Systems, is quoted in the magazine praising Mr. Marino's dedication to customer support, saying, "He focused on the customer usage of the product. He set up some people that were located with the customer so...(that Telos was) able to troubleshoot on the spot."

John Wood, President and CEO of Telos, said that Marino's contributions to the IT community can not be understated. "Bob always looks at issues from the customer's point of view. That leads to realistic expectations, increased satisfaction, and partnerships with our customers. It's also a key element of Telos' new e-Solutions -- solutions that help organizations use Web-based technologies to improve processes, lower costs, and most importantly, get closer to customers, suppliers, and partners." Wood added, "We're proud of Bob for his dedicated service to Telos and our customers and join FCW in recognizing his accomplishments."

According to the magazine's Web site, FCW's Federal 100 winners are "nominated by FCW readers for their contributions to the development, acquisition or management of federal IT. Winners are recognized for proficiency in producing better programs and purchasing quality IT products, which allow the federal government to better serve its citizens." Judges included technology executives from several government agencies and industry, and winners are chosen from a variety of government agencies, associations, and private companies that interact with the federal government.

Telos' e-Solutions are in use throughout the federal government, and are built on the Company's business practices in Information Assurance, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Management, Wireless Networking, and Automated Message Management. Mr. Marino leads a sales force dedicated to delivering effective solutions for e-business, helping to make the virtual enterprise a reality.

About Robert J. Marino

Robert J. Marino is the Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) of Telos Corporation, a technology solutions provider employing more than 1100 professionals worldwide.

Prior to being named CSMO, Mr. Marino was president of Telos Systems Integration (TSI), a division of Telos Corporation. TSI developed and manufactured computer systems designed to function under extreme or adverse conditions. Mr. Marino joined the Company in 1988 as the Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Program Management. He was responsible for all aspects of bid and proposal budgeting, marketing strategy, customer care, proposal development, order generation, and contract implementation.

About Telos Corporation

Telos delivers e-Solutions for Connected Enterprises(TM), which help organizations adapt quickly to -- and take advantage of -- changing business conditions, using Web-enabled technologies that link people, data, and ideas. Organizations from healthcare providers to the US Department of Defense depend on Telos innovations to improve effectiveness, enhance communications with trading partners, and control the long-term costs of ownership.

The Company's world-class partners include Tivoli Systems, Enterworks, Inc., and Verity, Inc. Telos is headquartered in Northern Virginia's high technology corridor and maintains offices internationally. For more information on Telos' e-Solutions, visit the Company's Web site at www.telos.com.

Telos is a registered trademark of Telos Corporation.