HALIFAX AWARDED SECURITY SOLUTION CONTRACTS
FROM
TWO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
ALEXANDRIA, VA - January 23, 2002
- 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 www.hxcorp.com.
For investor relations information, contact Qorvis Communications:
Karen Vahouny (703) 744-7809 or kvahouny@qorvis.com
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