MURRAY HILL, N.J. -- Lucent Technologies announced today that Lockheed Martin has selected Lucent's VitalQIP(R) DNS/DHCP (Domain Name Server/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and IP Management software for use in its infrastructure upgrade for U.S. Department of Housing of Urban Development (HUD).

The software was provided by PVA, Inc., a woman-owned small business located in McLeansville, N.C., and an accredited Lucent Business Partner. The Lucent VitalQIP(R) network management software automates and administers Internet Protocol (IP) services over a combination UNIX(TM) and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) network environment.

"Lucent is leveraging its tremendous success in the commercial software arena to become one of the leading network management systems in the government sector," Jim Orefice, vice president, Government Solutions, Lucent Technologies, "We are pleased to work with PVA and join the Lockheed Martin HUD Information Technology Services (HITS) team."

HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. Lockheed Martin and Electronic Data Systems provide IT services to HUD under two HITS contracts that the companies received in 2005.

"As a small business, PVA offers a unique mix of flexibility, capabilities and expertise that is attractive to prime contractors," said Jack Franks, vice-president, PVA Inc. "We bring Lockheed Martin our close relationship with Lucent, intimate understanding of the Vital software and experience with the demands of a U.S. large civilian agency like HUD."

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