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Introduction

LYCEUM is a technology services company that specializes in responding to the unique needs of Federal government agencies. We help our customers use technology to more effectively manage the complexities of agency operations.As government agencies struggle with the need to meet increasingly demanding requirements with fixed or declining resources, technology becomes a vital component of the solution. Upgrading and improving the agency's information technology systems allows customers to do "more with less." In response to agencies' contending with the reality of aging equipment, outdated applications and legacy networks, LYCEUM has assembled a team of top notch, talented professionals to work closely with customers to address critical technical issues. We help customers integrate Web-based applications within their mature network infrastructure. We provide innovative technical services solutions and serve as a resource to deploy and support our customers' IT systems.

LYCEUM takes its name from the Athenian learning institution created in 335 BC by Aristotle. The original LYCEUM was founded to promote the creation and dissemination of knowledge. It became a magnate for the most talented people in the developed world. It is our greatest ambition that LYCEUM develops a reputation as an outstanding provider of innovative, cost effective IT solutions as the result of its being a magnet for outstanding professionals. We expect that through employing and retaining the most talented people available we will develop long standing beneficial relationships with our clients. Our name should communicate to our clients and employees that we are committed to building a business by investing in motivated and skilled people who value greatly their relationship with the company and its clients.

Our technology expertise stems from recruiting and retaining talented professionals whose qualifications and credentials include industry-notable certifications such as:

• Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

• Novell Certified Network Administrator, Certified Network Engineer

• Cisco CCNA

• Citrix

• Oracle

• Unix Administration

• Sun Microsystems Competency 2000

• Compaq, Dell and HP Warranty Service

• CompTIA A+ and Net+

• Project Management

Management

Robert B. Laurence, President

LYCEUM was founded in 1998 by its President and CEO, Robert B. Laurence. His involvement with technology has encompassed more than 25 years of industry service including top executive positions with Oracle, PRC and Novadyne Computer Systems.

Bob has considerable experience with acquisitions and building knowledge-based businesses:

• Serving as President and CEO of Novadyne Computer Systems, a $75 million national, multi-disciplined technical services firm, Mr. Laurence organized the firm's finances and operations, led the creation of a new Fortune 500 customer base, and positioned Novadyne for aggressive growth prior to its sale to a large strategic buyer.

• While President of the Commercial and International business groups at PRC, the $700 million subsidiary of Black & Decker, he was responsible for 1,200 people and $170 million of revenue. He reintroduced PRC to the international marketplace, establishing successful new activities in Taiwan, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Australia. He led the reengineering of PRC's Realty Systems subsidiary and recaptured both market share and profitability.

• As President and founder of Oracle Complex Systems, he conceived of and built a new independent IT systems integration subsidiary for Oracle Corporation. Through a combination of acquisitions and internal growth, the organization became a visible force in the imaging systems marketplace, contributing over $30 million in revenue to Oracle after only two years. The subsidiary was recognized as a leading imaging solutions provider and among the fastest growing companies in Northern Virginia.

• As past chairman of the Information Technology Association of America ("ITAA" - The 11,000 member IT Association which represents the American High Tech industry) developed unique relationships with hundreds of IT service and product companies as a result of his position and ongoing participation. He is also the Chairman Emeritus of the World Information Technology Services Alliance (WITSA - The global voice of the IT industry).

• As a community leader through board-level and committee participation such as industry representative to the General Services Administration and the Advisory Board for creating a Technology Blueprint for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also served as a member of the Governor's Task Force on Workforce Readiness and the Fairfax County Public School District Superintendent's Business and Industry Advisory Committee.

• Often a speaker at international conferences on such topics as: "The Process of Selling to the Federal Government" (World Congress, Japan, 1994) and "Evolving to Meet the Emerging Technology Services Needs of Today's Customers" (World Congress, Spain, 1996), panel leader at the 2000 Global Internet Summit at George Mason University ("E-Everything" March 20, 2000).

W. Earl Wells, Vice President

With more than 30 years experience in Information Technology, Earl Wells has served in capacities as varied as system analysis and design, application software development, systems integration, and implementation/post-implementation support services. He has devoted his entire career to serving in increasingly responsible positions, either as a state government employee or as a service provider to government agencies, including management roles in major corporations. A summary of Mr. Wells' professional experience is below:

• As a Vice President of Lyceum Network Integration & Professional Services, LLC, Earl is responsible for business development, and project technical performance for government and commercial contracts. He participated in the transition and start-up of most Lyceum projects including the SEC project and the initial Department of Education project. He also managed projects in the education market including the Virginia SOL on-line testing project and the Lanier Middle School work.

• While serving as General Manager/Federal Region for Novadyne Computer Systems, Earl managed the company's business with Federal government agencies and system integrators that provide products or services to the government. Earl was responsible for business development, contract administration, and technical performance. In addition, he received training and certification as an ISO 9001 Auditor and participated in ISO audits.

• As Vice President/Public Sector Division for PRC, Earl was responsible for managing several new business initiatives including a document imaging enhancement to PRC's existing police records systems and re-entry by PRC into the Food Stamps electronic benefits transfer marketplace.

• While Program Director/State & Local Government for Oracle Complex Systems, he was responsible for integrated systems project delivery activities with state and local government agencies. Earl managed large-scale document management system development and implementation contracts for multiple states.

• Serving as Group General Manager for Systemhouse, Earl managed contract delivery for system integration services to Federal government agencies. Earl was awarded Business Center Manager of the Year in 1987 for managing the delivery of a $32 million contract for a budgeting system for the Department of the Navy.

• As Regional Manager/Human Services Systems for EDS, Earl was responsible for six custom application system development projects to install and operate systems for state agencies. Each system was designed to operate in a centralized online environment and utilized relational database management systems.

• As an employee of the State of North Carolina, he designed, developed, implemented and managed the operation of systems for state administered entitlement programs.

A. Hugh Douglas, III, Vice President

Senior executive with experience in facilities management, WAN/LAN telecommunications, purchasing and travel departments, corporate real estate and risk management administration. Specializes in enterprise-wide cost containment and reduction through skillful planning and management of vendors, contractors and consultants. Mr. Douglas' major accomplishments included:

• Participated in numerous contract transitions providing full administrative support.

• Implemented frame relay WAN network in partnership with a major supplier.

• Negotiated and managed telecommunication arrangements that improved service and reduced costs.

• While at Novadyne Computer Systems, he led risk management efforts and reduced costs by over $260,000 annually.

• Negotiated national supplier contracts to provide for better service, automated supplies and flexible supply arrangements.

• Extensive experience in the management of real estate commitments; reduced Novadyne's rent role by $6.1 million annually over a five-year period.

HQ Staff Contacts

Contact

Contact us at:

140 Park Street, SE
Suite 300
Vienna, VA 22180
703.319.9800 - phone
703.242-4617 - fax

contact@lyceumservices.com