10/23/2006 - IPRO and eDaptive Systems Partner to Provide IT Development and Security Solutions for Private and Public Sector Organization

Contact: Dennis Tartaglia/Kelly Peterson

212/481-7000

Spencer Vibbert/Barbara Schwartz

516-326-7767

LAKE SUCCESS, NY, October 23, 2006 -- IPRO and eDaptive Systems are pleased to announce a strategic alliance that offers IT industry solutions to meet the requirements of public and private sector clients. This partnership joins the expertise of eDaptive Systems, an 8(a), veteran-owned computer services firm, with IPRO's extensive technical resources and experience in meeting the objectives of government-sponsored health care programs.

The alliance offers a unique and proven strategy to guide clients in achieving program objectives with a wide range of technical expertise to support information management, data management, IT systems development and security. Both IPRO and eDaptive Systems have extensive experience in managing and controlling access to sensitive data and in deploying IT solutions that comply with federally mandated security regulations, including HIPAA.

"This partnership will enable us to enhance our offerings to federal and state agencies and health care companies," said Richard A. Alfieri, Chief Information Officer, IPRO, in announcing the agreement. "eDaptive brings a depth of expertise and an innovative approach that will enable us to offer a full suite of IT services moving forward."

"IPRO has a long history and reputation as a leading organization working in the realm of health care quality evaluation and improvement," said Frank Blair, Managing Partner, eDaptive Systems. "The synergy that this relationship creates will be of enormous assistance to the health care community."

Services available through the partnership include:

IT strategic planning
Enterprise services
Customized software development
Systems analysis, development, implementation and integration
Infrastructure analysis and support
Program and project management
Information security
Database design and administration
Internet/intranet operations, design and systems planning
Network engineering & design
Expertise in developing software to support health care programs

About eDaptive Systems

eDaptive Systems is an 8(a), veteran-owned software development and computer services consulting company specializing in delivering custom software solutions to government agencies and private corporations of all sizes. eDaptive's leading edge expertise in enterprise management technology allows the firm to deliver innovative, practical and cost-effective IT solutions. Incorporated in 1999, eDaptive Systems maintains a track record of providing the highest quality technology and customer service available in the industry today. eDaptive's team of highly skilled, certified professionals use the latest technologies to develop customized solutions designed specifically with clients' objectives in mind. eDaptive uses proven architectural concepts to build systems that are scalable, flexible, reliable, easy to support, and improve efficiency and lower overall costs. Please visit www.edaptivesys.com for more information.

About IPRO

IPRO is a national leader in health care evaluation and quality improvement with more than 20 years experience and success in providing integrated services to government and private clients. IPRO's full-service IT team combines creativity and technical expertise to meet federal and state agency requirements. As the federally-funded, Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for New York State, IPRO has an expansive knowledge of the requirements of the QIO program and has distinguished itself as a leader in IT security compliance within the QIO program. As New York State's Medicaid Utilization Review and Quality Assurance agent, IPRO developed and maintains software that facilitates 160,000 annual inpatient record reviews including DRG/coding analysis, quality of care assessment and data profiling and analysis. IPRO's quality management system has been certified as compliant with ISO 9001:2000, an international standard for business-to-business dealings; ensuring that IPRO's IT processes consistently meet or exceed the highest standards of business practice. Please visit www.ipro.org for more information.

To find out more, please contact Richard A. Alfieri at 516-326-7767, ext. 433 or ralfieri@ipro.org; or Frank Blair at 410-327-3366, ext. 101 or blairf@edaptivesys.com.