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Altum Expands Biomedical Services Capabilities Through Strategic Partnership with AMAR International

Reston, VA. October 30, 2007 - Altum, Inc., a leader in providing information technology solutions to the biomedical research community has expanded its offering by signing a strategic partnership with American Medical-Marketing and Analytical Research International (www.amar-international.com). American Medical-Marketing and Analytical Research (AMAR) is a biomedical and engineering services company that specializes in the management of clinical and scientific research, and regulatory management for drugs and biologics development.

“Altum has always provided top-notch technology solutions to our customers. We have over 30 clients in the biomedical research industry. This partnership with AMAR enables Altum not only the ability to offer clinical, scientific, and regulatory expertise to our clients, but also ensures that our solutions are developed to meet the unique needs of the industry” said Altum’s Vice President, Rakesh Nayak.

Dr. Savita Prakash, President of AMAR International, stated, “AMAR is proud to add Altum as a strategic partner. Altum’s experience in developing information technology solutions in the biomedical area will allow AMAR to augment its existing scientific and regulatory management capabilities with a solid foundation of technology capabilities.”

About AMAR International

American Medical-Marketing and Analytical Research (AMAR) is a biomedical and engineering services company. We are dedicated to offering the right solution to federal agencies, pharmaceutical/ biotechnology companies, financial institutions/investment banking companies, and clinical research organizations. AMAR's approach is object oriented, giving our clients focused knowledge and strategic tools to accomplish their project goals. Our medical, scientific, engineering, and marketing professionals are highly specialized.

AMAR International is an SBA certified, SDB, 8(a), WOB Company. It was established in 1994, and incorporated in 1999. SBA's 8(a) - SDB-WOB status was received in November of 2002.

AMAR's main office is located at Fairfax Innovation Center, in Fairfax, Virginia. The office is in close proximity to numerous federal agencies in the Washington D.C. metro area and located about 20 minutes from Dulles International Airport.

About Altum, Inc.

Altum provides industry-leading Grants Management, Knowledge Management, and Performance Management solutions. Since 1997, Altum has provided innovative software products and services to philanthropic and government organizations, with a special emphasis on biomedical research. Altum’s products include proposalCENTRAL, an e-grantmaking website shared by many government, non-profit, and private grant-making organizations; Easygrants®, a highly configurable E-grants solution that meets the unique needs of grantmaking organizations; and Infor MPC, the industry leading performance management solution ranked #1 by Ventana Research in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Founded in 1997, Altum is a privately held corporation headquartered in Reston, VA, just outside Washington, D.C.

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