PROTEUS Technologies announced today it is a 2009 recipient of Northrop Grumman Corporation's "World Class Team Supplier Award". Northrop Grumman held an awards luncheon on December 4 to recognize employees and suppliers for their outstanding performance and support of the company's Socio-Economic Business Programs (SEBP).

PROTEUS was recognized for its work on a customer's world-wide mission information infrastructure modernization initiative. Regarding PROTEUS' performance, Northrop noted, "PROTEUS has demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical skill in meeting complex software development and deployment requirements under dynamic and demanding schedule constraints. PROTEUS' contributions have resulted in systems that are extremely flexible, and less expensive to extend and maintain and have been an essential component of mission success for both Northrop and the customer."

"PROTEUS is honored to receive this recognition of our work as a member of the Northrop/Essex Team," said Michael Mourelatos, Vice President of Programs. "We are proud to be an integral team member, delivering quality software solutions to ensure mission success, on time and within budget."

This annual award honors suppliers that consistently deliver the highest quality, innovative products and services while meeting rigorous program management criteria, including outstanding cost management and on-time delivery.

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Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.