Marlabs announces Energy & Utilities practice based on Smart Grid technologies

Edison, New Jersey (February 27, 2009)
Marlabs, Inc. announced today the launch of their Energy & Utilities practice for delivering integrated solutions that enable utilities to make the transition to the smart grid and implement demand management technologies.

Marlabs has been serving the needs of Energy & Utilities customers with IT systems that result in increased productivity and performance. By expanding into the smart grid domain, Marlabs helps their clients build composite applications based on smart grid technologies that improve demand response, reduce energy consumption, and lower carbon footprint.

What sets Marlabs apart is the ability to provide end-to-end solutions across the information and operational technology areas. Extensive systems engineering capabilities cover the entire spectrum from ZigBee based home automation networks to LANs to 3G WWANs and more. Using a broad range of technology skills, both embedded software as well as enterprise applications, Marlabs makes integrated demand management possible.

"We have achieved a number of firsts by building systems that seamlessly link home device sensors with IT applications at the utility end - communicating over 3G wireless networks. This is testimony to the technological capability as well as the commitment and dedication of the Marlabs team," said Ian Johnson, Program Manager, Energy & Utilities, Marlabs. "By hosting solutions in our newly built data center in Piscataway, NJ, we provide added flexibility and help our clients further reduce total cost of ownership."

"The pressing need for increased efficiency in the transmission and distribution of electricity is one of the factors driving change in the Energy & Utilities sector," said Jeff Holden, Vice President, Marlabs. "Setting up a dedicated practice will enable us to better leverage our systems integration experience in order to help resolve this and other critical challenges faced by utilities today."

About Marlabs
Marlabs provides innovative software and BPO services that improve operational efficiency and help customers gain competitive advantage. As a trusted partner, Marlabs has consistently delivered winning results for clients, which has led to exponential growth and multiple accolades. The company has been repeatedly recognized by Deloitte & Touche in their Fast 50 and Fast 500 programs. After being named to the prestigious Inc. 500 list for five consecutive years, Marlabs was the sole inductee into the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame. Marlabs was featured as one of the "best places to work in NJ" among large firms. For more information, visit www.marlabs.com.

Contact: Raj Menon
Marketing Director
Marlabs, Inc.
Voice: 732-287-7800 ext 1480
Fax: 732-248-1406
rajendra.menon@marlabs.com