Mission Solutions Group, Inc. Acquires Marshall Communications Corp Names New President

CHARLESTON, SC--(Marketwired - Jan 12, 2016) - Mission Solutions Group (MSG), Inc., a Delaware Corporation and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), announced its acquisition of Marshall Communications Corp (Marshall), a Virginia corporation providing Satellite Communications and other IT services (http://www.marshallcomm.com/) on December 21, 2015.

Marshall has been a leader in systems integration and engineering for secure streaming video solutions for satellite-based communications since 1991 and specializes in delivering "Best of Breed" value-added, turnkey solutions for secure broadband satellite and IP multimedia services. For more than 25 years, Marshall has been a pioneer in providing leading edge technologies, products, and services to both the private and public sectors. Marshall is a premier provider of broadband IP satellite communications services including worldwide satellite voice, video and data communications services (1-way and 2-way communications); transportable and emergency telephone capability; mobile computing support for emergency deployment; teleport design and installation; secure communications; distance learning to desktops; feasibility studies; and as well as, proof of concept and benchmarking of the latest in standards-based hardware and software technology. The Company is a leading innovator in the integration and operation of satellite based DVB IP (Digital Video Broadcast, Internet Protocol) multicasting technology, Marshall offers a uniqueness that can be found at no other communications service provider, by offering solutions that encompass only standards-based, open architecture, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) network solutions.

"We are excited about the acquisition of Marshall Communications as it is a company that has achieved several decades of successful operations and enjoys a solid reputation among all of its customers for being a preferred provider. Our intent is to use the foundation Marshall has built as the basis for further expansion across the Government market as well as for further acquisitions in order to create a larger platform to develop the C4, IT, and Cyber markets," said Damon Walsh, Mission Solutions Group's CEO.

Sonny Marshall, founder of MCC, said, "I too am excited by the prospects for the future of Marshall and believe the company will be able to capitalize on our success to date in combination with MSG."

Under the terms of the acquisition, Mr. Marshall will remain active with the Company to facilitate the integration of Marshall into MSG and to provide continued assistance in expanding the company's markets. Concurrent with the closing of the acquisition, MSG installed Michael McCormack as the President of Marshall. A retired Army officer, Mr. McCormack brings over 30 years' experience as an executive in the defense space.

"I am honored to be leading the further growth and expansion of Marshall's early successes. The company has a well-earned reputation as an exceptional performer and is well poised to be able to realize substantial growth opportunities in its existing and adjacent markets" said McCormack.

About Mission Solutions Group

Mission Solutions Group ("MSG") was founded by military and defense industry veterans with Special Operations, Force Protection, and solution development / implementation backgrounds. The MSG executive leadership team represents over 60 years of professional experience serving the DoD and commercial marketplace in all facets. For more information on Mission Solutions Group, please visit www.missionsolutionsgroup.com.