Aquilent Awarded Contract to Support National Library of Medicine

LAUREL, Md., Oct 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aquilent, the recognized leading provider of Web-based solutions shaping the next generation of technology for the federal government, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide software services to the Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications (LHNCBC), a division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

The Lister Hill Center is a research and development division of the NLM which seeks to improve access to high quality biomedical information for individuals around the world. Aquilent has worked with NLM for more than twenty years, and is currently involved in supporting research and development activities for the center, which include building интернет applications, natural language processing, image processing, ontology mapping, and IT support. Aquilent's solutions facilitate NLM processes for collection, use, сторидж, and dissemination of important biomedical information. Aquilent will continue this type of comprehensive software support in such diverse areas as: Genetics Home Reference (GHR), Lost Person Finder (LPF), Medical Article Record System (MARS), RxNAV and Virtual Microscope (VM), as well as many other projects critical to the success of the NLM.

"We have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve the National Library of Medicine in their mission to enable biomedical research and supporting healthcare over the past two decades," stated David Fout, CEO of Aquilent. "We look forward to continue working with NLM to advance their mission through the innovative application of technology and concepts."

Named the Government Contracting Firm of the Year by the Tech Council of MD, Aquilent is the recognized leading provider of Web-based solutions shaping the next generation of technology for the federal government. Specializing in acquisition and finance, интернет applications, content management, technology strategy and program management office, Aquilent is guided by an unwavering commitment to deliver solutions that maximize efficiency, reduce risk, and provide quantifiable results. To learn more about Aquilent, twice recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal, visit www.aquilent.com .