Alagad Selects DPR Group to Drive Strategic Public Relations and Marketing Initiatives

Germantown, Md. and Cary, N.C. – September 22, 2009 – DPR Group, Inc., a full-service agency that provides public relations and marketing support services to a broad range of technology companies, announced today that Alagad has selected the firm to provide strategic public relations, marketing and consulting services. The DPR Group team will implement ongoing public relations and marketing campaigns designed to establish Alagad as an emerging leader in custom web development services. The account will be managed out of DPR Group’s Cary, N.C., office.

Based in Chapel Hill, N.C., Alagad builds Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) and provides web development, consulting and mentoring services based on the latest Adobe and Java toolsets. Alagad’s custom, high-performance applications enable mid- to large-sized organizations to improve operational performance and efficiencies by refining workflow, streamlining data management and enhancing communications. Since 1996, the company’s application development methodology and team of web development experts have worked in partnership with dozens of organizations, including universities, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries.

Alagad President and Founder Doug Hughes said, “In selecting a PR and marketing firm, we were most impressed with DPR Group’s proven track record of helping technology companies penetrate and grow across various market segments. We believe DPR Group has the ability to help us reach our goal of becoming a recognized leader in Rich Internet Application development services for companies across manufacturing, creative services, technology and other industries.”

DPR Group Founder and President Dan Demaree said, “We are excited to represent Alagad, an innovative company whose services are helping a broad spectrum of businesses and organizations achieve their initiatives through its custom solutions. We look forward to helping Alagad stand out as unique in a diverse marketplace.”