DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AWARDS CONTRACT TO GNS, INC. TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT AS THE DOE OCIO CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT ITS STRATEGY TO INNOVATE IT SERVICES AND CYBER SECURITY

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Rockville, Maryland, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 30, 2011 -- PRESS RELEASE: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AWARDS CONTRACT TO GNS, INC. TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT AS THE DOE OCIO CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT ITS STRATEGY TO INNOVATE IT SERVICES AND CYBER SECURITY

ROCKVILLE, MD – May, 2011

GNS, Inc., a leading provider in IT Security services, was awarded a four year DOE contract to provide Information Assurance support services to DOE’s Office of the OCIO in the ongoing maintenance, operations, and modernization of its IT Services.

The multi-year, $4 million dollar contract awarded to Global Network Systems (GNS) starting March 2011, allows us to provide broadened management, consulting, and support services with the goal to improve the management, administration, and overall quality of DOE OCIO administrative programs and services. GNS support in the form of reviews and analysis will be provided in six task areas: (1) Program Management Assessment, (2) Risk Management Assessment, (3) Quality Assurance Assessment, (4) Business/Functional Reviews, (5) Technical Assessments and Studies, and (6) Cyber Security.

GNS’ Director of Operations, Tony Ingelido stated “GNS is proud of this recent award as it demonstrates client satisfaction with the performance provided the past three years by our highly dedicated and competent staff. Having demonstrated an ability to go above and beyond in meeting the challenging needs of the client, the new award greatly expands our scope to include oversight functions in the areas of Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Program Management as well as support for the Headquarters Security Office (HSO). The GNS team at DOE has successfully met challenges that have allowed us to continue to provide Information Assurance support and new program analysis responsibilities that will greatly enhance the operational effectiveness of the DOE OCIO.“

About GNS:

GNS is a Rockville, MD.-based, minority woman-owned SBA-certified 8(a) information technology solution provider with a proven track record of helping clients reduce costs, improve performance and achieve true competitive advantage. Since 1998, GNS has served private industry and government with Information Assurance services including NIST and DoD-compliant Certification and Accreditations, Information Technology Security Services and network/help desk operations. These services cover the entire spectrum of information assurance requirements to maintain and improve the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of government systems and the data they process, store, and communicate. GNS also provides a variety of contracting vehicles to the federal and state government. For more information, visit http://www.gns-us.com.