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PKWARE Announces Channel Partnership withTista Science and Technology Corporation

Milwaukee, WI (May 17, 2011) - PKWARE, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with TISTA Science and Technology Corporation (TISTA) to help government agencies and commercial entities protect against security breaches, reduce the risk of non compliance and safeguard sensitive data.

PKWARE offers the only complete system for reducing, securing, moving and storing data across the extended enterprise for virtualization and into the cloud. TISTA, based in Bethesda, Maryland, is an SBA Certified 8(a) company, and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). TISTA also possesses a Top Secret Cleared Facility, and specializes in information technology and professional services.

TISTA is an industry leader in the field of Cybersecurity and Program Management Support services. These services include evaluation, selection and implementation of COTS products to perform various enterprise vulnerability assessment and management functions to strengthen and enhance security infrastructure across the enterprise network and applications. TISTA has been privileged to provide services to the following Federal agencies: Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA); U.S. Air Force; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC); National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA); Department of Justice (DOJ); and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

“More than 30,000 global corporations and 200 government agencies worldwide rely on PKWARE”, said Jim Dougherty, Vice President of North American Channels for PKWARE, “TISTA is a pivotal partner for our ability to improve data security throughout the federal market. We have a unique ability to add even more value to TISTA’s offerings by complimenting their deep security expertise for complex, distributed architectures; enhancing and expanding relationships with mutual customers; and optimizing TISTA’s strategic contract vehicles.”

PKWARE stands alone as the one solution that handles structured and unstructured data whether in motion or at rest, across the extended enterprise—regardless of varying platforms, applications and formats, in any mix of cloud, virtual, and physical systems.

"We are looking forward to a successful relationship with PKWARE”, said Art Gonzalez, TISTA’s Senior VP & CIO. “Our customers are facing ongoing challenges in the areas of protecting personal information, meeting compliance requirements and controlling costs. PKWARE is the only vendor that not only guarantees data security but also data center storage savings. They are the industry standard in data management and we are excited to offer the PKWARE Solution and its unparalleled benefits to our customers.”

About PKWARE
The PKWARE Solution is the only complete system for reducing, securing, moving and storing data across the extended enterprise, both internally and externally, from mainframes to servers to desktops and into the cloud. PKWARE is the industry standard for portability, ensuring data security and cross-platform computing. The PKWARE Solution is used billions of times a day to manage risks associated with data security breaches while avoiding increased storage costs with data reduction of up to 95% and improving service delivery. PKWARE is a privately-held company based in Milwaukee, WI with additional offices in New York, Ohio and the United Kingdom.

About TISTA
TISTA Science and Technology Corporation (TISTA) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, State of Maryland's DOT MBE/DBE, WMATA (DC) Certified DBE, and State of Virginia’s (DMBE), SWaM-certified company that focuses on delivering information technology (IT) and professional services to Federal and State agencies.

TISTA offers expertise in Cybersecurity, Software and Database Development, Engineering Support, Network and Critical Infrastructure Protection, IT Operations and Maintenance, Information Assurance, Identity and Access Management, Certification & Accreditation, Enterprise Security, Disaster Recovery Planning, Continuity of Operations (COOP), Risk Management, IT Architecture, Business Intelligence, Program Management Support and IT Security Training Services.

TISTA is a recipient of the “Top 100 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses”, “Top 100 8(a) Businesses” awards from Diversity Business, and 2009 “Best of Business Award” from the Small Business Commerce Association.

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