ARMADA and Essential Systems to Provide Comprehensive Risk Management Solutions
CLEVELAND, OH -- May 18, 2006 -- ARMADA and Essential Systems have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver end-to-end risk management and mitigation solutions for private and publicly held corporations and government agencies. The companies will share offices and resources in the Columbus and Cleveland markets and collaborate on new software and services tailored for specific industries and regulatory requirements. These solutions will give companies the ability to implement cost effective and broad-based enterprise risk management programs that can quickly adapt to changes in the marketplace.
Bob Sommer, Essential Systems President, sees significant opportunities and views the partnership with ARMADA as an essential component in fulfilling customers needs for one-stop shopping.
“Today our customers face daunting challenges ranging from regulatory compliance to threats from global markets, terrorism, and public health hazards”, said Sommer. “Our customers need innovative ways to implement ongoing compliance and risk mitigation programs with minimal disruptions to their businesses. We believe ARMADA’s broadbased risk mitigation offerings combined with our compliance software and services gives us the capability to tailor unique solutions for our customers. At the end of the day we want our customers to feel safe and have comfort knowing they are working with the right partner for ongoing success.”
Tom Foos, ARMADA, Ltd. President echoed Mr. Sommer’s comments. “Risk comes at organizations from many different areas. The complementary services offered by ARMADA coupled with those of Essential Systems, will allow our clients to focus on their operations and services that are essential to their success. By partnering with the ARMADA/Essential Systems team, senior leadership can feel secure in knowing that the risks to their organizations have been identified and mitigated.”
Essential Systems provides compliance management and control software and services. Essential’s OptiModel solution automates regulatory and risk management programs, including Sarbanes-Oxley. In addition, the company offers OptiMatch software, to give companies comprehensive control over their accounts payable process, and OptiMake software, which makes it easy for companies to leverage off-shore programming services while protecting their intellectual property. Essential Systems is headquartered at 781 Beta Drive, Cleveland, OH 44143. To learn more about Essential Systems, please view its website at www.essentialsystemsllc.com.
A risk mitigation company, ARMADA provides comprehensive consulting to meet the demanding requirements of government entities and private companies to properly plan for and respond to disasters and incidents. ARMADA's mission is to work in partnership with organizations to protect associates, assets, infrastructure, and reputation. ARMADA stresses the importance of professionally, proactively and innovatively preventing or mitigating risk to organizations. ARMADA is headquartered at 23 Clairedan Drive, Powell, OH 43065. To learn more about ARMADA, please view its website at www.armadausa.com.