FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Optimus Solutions CEO Mark Metz Named One of Atlanta’s Top Entrepreneurs

Solid, Substantial Revenue Growth and Numerous Industry Awards Cited For Win

NORCROSS, GEORGIA – July 28, 2005 -- Optimus Solutions, a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) solutions, announces that company CEO Mark Metz has been named one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in Atlanta by Catalyst magazine. The “Top 50 Entrepreneur Award” recognizes leaders of Atlanta's best performing small to medium-sized companies. Winners were chosen based on increases in company revenue from 2002 through 2004 and for projected 2005 revenues, industry awards, technology certifications and strategic business partnerships.

“Atlanta is fortunate to have many successful businesses backed by hard-working leaders, such as Mark Metz, who inspire their employees with their commitment and passion,” said Mary Welch, editor of Catalyst magazine. “This year's list of Top 50 Entrepreneurs identifies leaders who have persevered and taken their companies to the next level.”

“I am honored to be chosen as one of Atlanta's Top 50 Entrepreneurs," said Mark Metz, CEO and co-founder of Optimus Solutions. “Our motivated and dedicated team of employees and management contribute to Optimus’ solid growth and success.”

Recently, Mark Metz accepted the VARBusiness Vertical Industry Award for fastest growth in the manufacturing market from CMP Media’s VARBusiness magazine. This award was presented at a luncheon held at New York City's Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center and attended by former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and other industry leaders. Optimus also placed 7th on the prestigious “Fast 50” list of fastest growing VARs (Value Added Resellers) at the 2005 VARBusiness 500 Awards. Enhanced partnerships with IBM and Cisco, certification for Vision Solutions’ OS Solutions for data and systems management, and being named an IBM On Demand Business Accredited - Business Partner are significant milestones contributing to the award.

These leading entrepreneurs will be recognized at a special event on Thursday, July 28, at Atlanta’s Fox Theater. For more information on the award, please visit http://www.catalystmagazine.com.

ABOUT OPTIMUS SOLUTIONS

Optimus Solutions is a leading provider of enterprise Information Technology (IT) solutions including systems, storage, and software enhanced by a complete range of integration and consulting services. Optimus is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for IBM systems and software (pSeries, iSeries, xSeries and Storage), Cisco, VERITAS, Oracle, and Vision.

The company offers customers comprehensive financial options for acquiring and managing the life cycle of computer technology, such as leasing and instalment payments. In 2004, the Atlanta Business Chronicle named Optimus one of the “Best Employers to Work For” and one of the “Fastest Growing Private Companies in Atlanta.” Other Optimus accolades include ranking 8th on Computer Reseller News' (CRN's) list of the “Fast Growth 100 Solution Providers” and a ranking of 281 in the 11th annual VARBusiness 500 ranking. The firm is a division of the $190 million OHC LLC. For additional information, contact Optimus Solutions at 1.877.848.OPTI or http://www.OptimusSolutions.com.

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