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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: REI Systems to support the Office of the Chief Information Officer in the development of a Disaster Recover and Continuity of Operations Plan Annandale, VA – June 8, 2007 - REI Systems (REI) announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), to develop a Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Plan (DR-COOP) to ensure reasonable continuity of sensitive applications should normal operations be interrupted. The 4-month contract is worth US$190,000. Under the terms of the contract, REI will conduct an operational analysis, risk and business impact analysis, document existing systems, assess tolerance for downtime, establish and document recovery teams, and finally publish, test, and delivery the DR-COOP plan. As part of this contract, REI will also evaluate the existing Oracle database environment and address any vulnerability identified.The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) helps U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing the risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. foreign policy. OPIC’s mission is to mobilize and facilitate the participation of United States private capital and skills in the economic and social development of both less developed countries and areas, and countries in transition from non-market to market economies. In accomplishing its mission, OPIC provides three primary services:
“REI welcomes this opportunity to support OPIC in their DR-COOP planning and preparedness. An essential element of any customer focused organization is its ability to operate when there is an interruption of normal IT system operations. We have assembled a talented team to work in partnership with the OPIC OCIO to develop, test, and implement a plan to provide continuity for OPIC customers should unanticipated problems arise.” says Veer Bhartiya, REI Systems President. “This contract demonstrates our continued focus to diversify both our service offerings as well as partner with new agencies – two strategic goals for REI.” About REI Systems, Inc. For more information, visit www.reisys.com
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