ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Halifax Corporation
(Amex: HX) today announced it has been selected to provide network security
products and services for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal
Revenue Service. Initial orders under these contracts totaled $560,000.
According to Charles McNew, president and chief executive officer, "We
continue to expand our success in providing IT services to a range of federal
government agencies. Security solutions, enterprise resource planning, and
various e-government offerings comprise a growing amount of our federal
services, capitalizing on our 30-year legacy of telecommunications support to
the government."
The goal of both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal
Revenue Service is to reduce the amount of non-business-related Internet
activity, with Halifax's security solutions focused on increasing network
performance and employee productivity. The Company's solution is based on
SurfControl's SuperScout Web Filter product suite. SurfControl, based in
Scotts Valley, California, is a leading global security firm, providing the
most advanced web and email filtering software on the market.
Tom Basile, vice president of sales and marketing for Halifax, stated,
"Working with each of these premier federal agencies represents a significant
milestone for Halifax's Network Security Practice and provides a foundation
for offering similar services throughout the federal government. In addition,
all of our network security solutions are easily procured by federal agencies
under Halifax's GSA schedule contract."
He added, "Our proven approach in network security, coupled with
SurfControl's world-class URL filtering solutions, helps clients identify risk
as they follow a clear roadmap for security planning. These services assist
clients in safeguarding their future success with solutions based on efficient
processes and leading-edge technology."
Founded in 1967, Halifax Corporation provides a wide range of information
technology services to commercial and government customers throughout the
United States. The Company's principal products are Seat Management,
Enterprise Maintenance Solutions, Network Security Solutions, e-Business/e-
Government Development and Communication Services. Learn more about Halifax
by visiting the new web site at http://www.hxcorp.com .
Certain statements made by the Company which are not historical facts may
be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
statements as to trends, management's beliefs, expectations and opinions,
which are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that
ultimately may prove to be inaccurate. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various factors that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-
looking statements. For further information that could affect the Company's
financial statements, please refer to the Company's reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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For investor relations information: Karen
Vahouny of Qorvis Communications, +1-703-744-7809, or
kvahouny@qorvis.com, for Halifax Corporation
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