TSM Registers to International Quality Standard

Professional Services Provider Joins North America’s Elite;
Registers Alexandria, Virginia Operations to ISO 9001:2000

ALEXANDRIA, Virg., January 17, 2003 — Technical Solutions and Maintenance, Inc. (TSM) was recently presented with its ISO 9001:2000 certificate from Intertek Testing Services’ (ITS) quality management systems (QMS) business unit, affirming that the company’s Alexandria, Virginia operations adheres to the internationally recognized quality standard.

After five months of planning and implementation, TSM joins only 10 percent of U.S. service providers that have registered their QMS to ISO 9001:2000.

“Obtaining ISO 9001:2000 certification is another vehicle for TSM to improve service through quality customer solutions,” said Kiralfy Forte, president and CEO of TSM. “Already, we have noticed better quality control of sales, business, and documentation development.”

“In addition to a competitive advantage, we hope for continuous improvement on business operation and development,” added Forte.

About Technical Solutions and Maintenance, Inc.

TSM provides optimum customized solutions in a continuously changing world of information technology. We have established a reputation for quality services and long-term relationships with our clients. We have assisted customers with high-end technical projects from concept, through the design phase to maintenance and sustainment. We employ state-of-the-art business system design and reengineering technologies to help our customers improve the level and quality of their businesses. For more information visit www.tsm-clitech.com.