Marlabs selected by Consert to build integrated smart grid solution

Edison, New Jersey (March 6, 2009)
Marlabs, Inc. today announced that they have been selected by Consert, Inc. to build a smart grid energy management solution.

By utilizing smart grid technology; this unique solution will allow a utility to better manage overall energy usage. Consumers will be able to control home power usage by creating their own energy schedule for key home devices – which is in turn communicated to load management systems at the utility end. As a result, utilities can better manage energy demand and consumers can bring down their utility bills.

After evaluating a number of vendors in a due diligence process, Consert awarded the multi-year multi-million dollar contract to Marlabs.

"Consert is a leader in the design and implementation of intelligent energy distribution and management solutions, dedicated to a secure and clean energy future," said Joseph W. Forbes, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of Consert, Inc. "Our solution will not only provide savings of up to 15% to families and small businesses, but actually allow distributing utilities to lower demand peaks. The choice of Marlabs as our technology partner was based on a number of factors such as their systems integration experience, software engineering expertise, and quality systems. That Marlabs, as an IBM Regional Systems Integrator, could help us effectively leverage IBM technologies further helped our decision."

“It is an honor to support Consert on this path-breaking energy management initiative,” added Jeff Holden, Vice President, Marlabs. “Based on real-time two-way response techniques, the system will create a virtual power plant, promote green renewable energy, and improve efficiency of the grid.”

“We are excited to be selected by Consert for this project of national relevance,” said Marlabs CEO Siby Vadakekkara. “I believe that such an integrated smart grid solution - benefiting both the utility and its consumers - will be a first for the industry. This also presents an opportunity for Marlabs to play a role in transforming our country’s electric power infrastructure and creating new green jobs, while aligning with the Obama administration plan for an Internet-based smart grid.”

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 in 2006. Marlabs has been featured as one of the “best places to work in NJ” among large firms. For more information, visit www.marlabs.com.

About Consert
Dedicated to a secure and clean energy future, Consert is a thought and action leader in the design and implementation of intelligent energy distribution and management networks. Its systems facilitate and encourage energy conservation by consumers and utilities alike, providing for an inherently stable market-driven transition to a green energy future.

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