IBM and IMS to Implement IT Governance Solutions

Business Wire, Feb 13, 2006

PLANO, Texas -- Innovative Management Solutions (IMS), an IBM "Premier" Business Partner and a leader in optimizing project portfolio performance, will be working with IBM clients to implement IBM's Project Portfolio Management solution, Rational(R) Portfolio Manager. Additionally, IMS will be providing value-added services focused on maximizing organizations' process and program management capabilities in support of IT governance.

IBM Rational Portfolio Manager provides clients with the ability to communicate, store, share and manage all of their project information from a single repository; reducing operational expenses, improving the flow of data across the company and granting significant control over projects.

"Project management is a highly valued discipline at IBM and we are committed to providing our clients with project management excellence," said John Scott, AG Rational Channels Executive for IBM Rational Software. "IMS has tremendous expertise in the project and portfolio management industry and we believe this relationship will ensure our clients receive the highest standards and degree of knowledge during their implementation process."

"IBM is the world's largest information technology provider and we are honored to work with them to improve business performance for their clients," said Jeff Collins, President of IMS. "IMS is looking forward to making sure IBM's best-of-class business solutions are implemented and supported according to their clients' specific needs, and industry standards are upheld with professionalism."

For more information about IMS, you can reach a representative at 469-467-9221 or visit their website at www.ims-web.com.

About Innovative Management Solutions, Inc. (IMS)

IMS is an IBM Premier Business Partner headquartered in Plano, Texas, with a regional office in Phoenix, Arizona. IMS is a recognized leader in helping organizations reach their goals by improving their project portfolio management capabilities. IMS has been successful in providing exceptional project management solutions to leading corporations around the country.