INS Acquires Immedient; Adds Microsoft-Based Business Productivity Solutions to Its IT Infrastructure Consulting Services and Software

Business Wire, Feb 22, 2005

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- INS, a leading provider of IT infrastructure consulting services, IP network management software, and business technology solutions, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Immedient Corporation, a privately-held consultancy with offices located across the U.S.

"Immedient has earned a solid reputation for results-driven solutions for finance, information technology, operations, and sales and marketing," stated David Butze, president and CEO of INS. "We view this combined entity as an opportunity to offer our clients the most sophisticated and comprehensive set of consulting services to enable their IT infrastructure and business productivity initiatives."

Immedient is a nationally recognized Microsoft Gold-Certified Partner, offering solutions in the areas of enterprise project management and collaboration and analytics. By leveraging the power of the Microsoft Office System and integrating new functionality into familiar Microsoft programs, Immedient develops and delivers a suite of solutions that streamline and enhance business processes.

"We are very excited about the combination of these two strong Microsoft partners," said Steve Hale, Director, Enterprise Partner Group, Microsoft Corporation. "The bringing together of information worker, IT infrastructure, and security expertise should accelerate the development and delivery of Microsoft-based solutions for our customers."

"Immedient improves our clients' business productivity by aligning their business initiatives with a variety of leading-edge solutions based on Microsoft technology," said Arthur Byrd, CEO of Immedient. "Combining this solution-based focus with the extraordinary infrastructure, security, and software offerings of INS gives us the ability to respond to our large and medium-sized clients' needs throughout the full business lifecycle. This synergistic combination means we can work with clients to create business and back-end solutions to better their operations and profitability."

Headquarters for the combined company will be located in Santa Clara, CA.

About INS

INS provides IT infrastructure consulting services, software, and business solutions to help companies build, secure, and manage their business-critical networks. Our end-to-end consulting solutions address customers' needs in IT Strategy and Planning, IT Infrastructure, Operating Systems and Directory Services, Storage Systems and Services, Security, Network and Systems Management, and Project Management, helping them optimize their business to better face competitive challenges and meet future demands. The Diamond IP family of software from INS provides flexible and scalable solutions for today's complex IP networks. We are one of the world's largest independent network consulting and solutions providers with a track record of thousands of successful engagements. INS is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. For additional information, please contact INS at 1-888-767-2788 in the U.S., 44 (0) 1628 503000 in Europe, 65 6549 7188 Asia, or 1-408-330-2700 worldwide.

About Immedient

Immedient Corporation creates innovative, scalable solutions based on the Microsoft platform to enhance our customers' business performance. As an award winning and nationally recognized Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Partner and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in the areas of collaboration, enterprise systems and e-commerce, Immedient has the skills and experience to provide strategic, enterprise-class technology solutions that enhance teamwork, increase productivity and drive accountability.