Letter from the CEO

To the Instrumental Community:

Information has become both the currency of the global economy and the primary weapon in maintaining the security of our homeland. Since the founding of Instrumental in 1991, our goal has remained the same: to consult closely with our clients and design the best high performance computing and data storage solutions that deliver and protect their vital information. Our deep knowledge of complex technology coupled with our proven methodologies come from years of success in designing solutions that create competitive advantages for our customers.

Our commitment to our customers and partners is more than words on paper. We are broadening our expertise in complex technologies so that we can become a more valuable asset in helping you achieve your mission. Among the areas we are now addressing:

New ways to secure data: Virtualization techniques that secure data in multiple places—high performance systems, file management, and storage
Enhanced ease of integration: Using our expertise to create operational environments that deploy "best in class" products
Efficient project management: We closely examine the ROI for every task and adopt an approach based on value analysis
Lower operational costs: New techniques for server and storage consolidation along with effective software management
Systems Engineering and Technical Assessments (SETA): As a trusted advisor, we work closely with the government's engineering staff to provide deep expertise without the expense and commitment of sustaining the staff long-term

Instrumental has a legacy of providing services that meet the highest standards set by our customers, our partners, and the industry. Unlike many of our competitors, we do not resell products from vendors so that you can be assured of objective, professional recommendations and successful results.

Because we are held to a higher standard, we have to focus on consistently delivering innovative solutions that meet the ever changing information needs of our clients. We do not take that responsibility lightly, and we will always strive for improvement in all facets of our business.

Thanks for your continuing support of Instrumental.

Sincerely,

Paul C. Battaglia
President & CEO