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New Contract Won in Hawaii Who: Cyber Corp (Construction and Maintenance Division) is a joint venture partner with FacMan Inc. What: Operation and Maintenance Services for Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands, HI Value: $3 million annually Duration: Three years beginning a week from today Scope: Range operating services and base support systems to include: Public works, financial tracking, quality assurance, corrosion control, security, safety, base communications, supply, airfield maintenance, flight line support, fire, rescue, medical, courier, closed circuit television, test equipment calibration, central document control. Range support includes underwater tracking, trajectory measurement, telemetry, real-time data processing, post operational analysis and maintenance of all target systems. Quotes: Tomi. Mcutchins, Construction and Maintenance Division Director: "This contract opens the door for Cyber Corp to expand it’s presence in the Pacific Rim and build on a quality reputation that is already world-wide." Gary Stieke, Supervisor of electronic calibration support group: "I look forward to working for a Company that has demonstrated it cares about the well being of its employees while ensuring they have the support they need to maintain a quality operation." Col. John Smith, "Cyber Corp’s proposal was one of the best we have ever seen for this service. They were right on target and we look forward to working with their competent and responsive staff." ___________________
New Contract Won in Pennsylvania Who: Cyber Corp (Construction and Maintenance Division) has won a direct support and general support maintenance contract at Neville Island, Philadelphia and Fort Indian-Town Gap, Pennsylvania. What: The contract is a fixed-fee one-year contract worth $2 million. Options are available for two additional years. Tasks within the contract include maintenance of tactical vehicles, combat vehicles, construction equipment, electronics, armament, general equipment, commodity items, and audio-visual equipment. Value: $3 million annually Duration: One year beginning today. Quotes: Tomi. Mcutchins, Construction and Maintenance Division Director: "The addition of the Pennsylvania Contract further ensures the stability and continued growth of our C&M Division and we look to welcoming the staff into the Cyber Corp family." Ralph Edison, audio visual repairman: "I appreciate the increased health benefits I will receive by working for Cyber Corp. Morale at the site has never been better." Howard Hughbanks, diesel repairman,"I was impressed with how the Company (Cyber Corp) came in and made an effort to hire us in rather than just lay us all off like some contractors have done in past contracts." ___________________ Tako Belle Work Completed Who: Cyber Corp (Commercial Division) has recently completed work on 23 Tako Belles in the Los Angeles area. What: Cyber Corp personnel installed data and communication cabling. The data cabling was installed for use by Point of Sale (POS) computer networking. In addition, persons carried out minor construction in the office. Also, two Tako Belle Corporate officers have visited Cyber Corp Headquarters to explore further business possibilities including application of touch screen technology which can be used in training and other applications Value: $2 million Duration: Complete Quotes: Freida Bandita, Tako Belle representative, "Cyber Corps personnel demonstrated competence and attention to detail repeatedly throughout the duration of the contract. All work was done beyond expectations and we look forward to a continued relationship with Cyber Corp. Harold Howard, Commercial Division Director, "This is our first experience working with a company the size of Tako Belle and I appreciate the extra effort each of the electronic techs did to get it done right and exceed our client’s expectations.
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New Products Released Who: Cyber Corp (Commercial Division) has developed two new products in sports electronics. One is an interval Timer and the other is a Speed/Reaction Timer. The timers will be marketed to sports programs across the country. What: The interval timer uses an electronic circuit to allow a timer to operate a horn to sound at preset intervals. The setting for this timer can range from one second to one hour and can display preset time. The University of Scramford is currently using the timer to mark intervals between successive time practice drills and to time short duration drills for specific athletic skills. The speed/reaction times is used to provide hands free, accurate, portable timing of athletes in action and has practical application in sports such as track and field. Value: $unknow, but the units will tentatively sell for from between $100 to $200 per unit. Duration: Ongoing Quotes: Ronald Manson, Cyber Corp engineer, "The commercial market for these products is unlimited. Product testing at universities across the country reveals they are ready to embrace technology in this field." Rod Fread, Olympic pole vaulter, "Athletes are very competitive and recognize the importance of quality timing devices that are fair to all participants." Dr. Roberto Nannando, Cyber Corps Pres., "The quality of the new product reflects the technological competency of our employees and their recognition of areas where their talents can result in products which benefit the Company." __________________ Cyber Corps Makes INC List for Third Straight Year Who: Cyber Corps has been selected to be listed in INC. Magazine’s list of 500 fastest growing privately owned firms in the U.S. What: This is the third straight year the Company has been selected for the honor. Cyber Corps first appeared on the list in 1998 as number 415. In 1999 it number 73 and this year it was 67th. Ranking is based on percentage of sales growth over the previous five-year period. Cyber Corps has grown from $150,000 in 1998 to over $20.3 million in 2000. Quotes: George Erickson, Editor, "Cyber Corp has shown itself to be a consistent performer and well deserves to be included in this prestigious list of companies." Don Smith, Corporate Comptroller, "Growth trends over the last two quarters suggest that our growth is not spurious, but we can expect long-term continued growth. This is an exciting time to be part of an exciting company. Dr. Roberto Nannado, Pres., Cyber Corps., "Being listed in the INC 500 is truly an honor and a tribute to the quality of people we have been able to employ." Racer Wins State Honors Who: Geoffe Jordan, Jr., a radiator repairman at the direct service/general service maintenance contract in Ft. Riley, Kansas has won the Kansas State Streetstock Championship held in Hutchinsons, Kansas. What: Jordan was the points champion in the Road Runner Division. The races are three-day point races with the driver having the most points at the end of the third day being the champion. The racer dominated the first and second day races in both heat and feature races. After the second day, five drivers in the race protested his care which race officials then checked (the engine was pulled, weighed, and measured) and declared legal. Upon hearing the car was legal, the crowd roared its support. Jordan has been racing since 1997 and won the points title both in 1998 and 1999. Quotes: Geoffe Jordan, racer, "I knew we had to get at least third or better in the feature to win. My wife and I set out the strategy before we started and knew if I got third or better, I had it won regardless." Corporate Office Personnel Receive Awards Who: Glenda Adems, Howard Stern, Jack Benny What: Received Cyber Corp Awards including cash bonuses and certificates of appreciation from their respective divisions for their performance in 1999. Persons and divisions are: Glenda Adems-Central Administration, Howard Stern-Commercial Division, Jack Benny-Central Accounting, Jesse Ventura-Construction and Maintenance. Each bonus check was for $4,000. Quotes: Glenda Adems, admin. Asst. Central Administration, "I was totally surprised and the money will come in very handy since we have six dogs we need to have fixed this month. It is almost an answer to prayer. Jack Benney, Central Accounting, "I appreciate the award but I don’t think it will influence me to be any less frugal than I was before receiving the award." Jesse Ventura, Construction and Maintenance, "This award represents the effort of all those hard working men and women who spend hours a day turning wrenches and swinging a hammer. I will think of them as my wife and I use the money to go on the cruise we always wanted to go on. |