HBO SYSTEMS MERGER PRESS RELEASE
New company to operate under Delta Initiative, LLC.

PALATINE, ILL. — August, 2008 — Delta Initiative, an independent management consulting company, has merged with HBO Systems, Inc an independent higher-education strategy consulting company. The new company, Delta Initiative, LLC, will offer a broader suite of services, from strategy through implementation, to higher education and corporate clients.

"HBO Systems adds the complimentary strategy services and greater depth of knowledge in the higher education market", says Jim Ritchey, President of Delta Initiative, LLC. The increased focus in Higher Education comes at a time when many organizations evaluating the use of technology in academics to improve the student experience. “By combining the strategic planning strengths of HBO Systems with the execution strengths of Delta Initiative, our clients can now enjoy a more comprehensive offering,” says Phil Hill, President and Founder of HBO Systems, Inc. and now Executive Vice President of Delta Initiative, LLC. “In these times, many organizations need to make important changes to their status quo, and technology is a key component. The new Delta Initiative is ready to help, from assessing current state, creating strategic plans and putting organizational structure in place to implementing the actual project changes organizations need to succeed.”

Delta Initiative is an independent management consulting company, serving institutions of higher learning and businesses across the country. DI specializes in assessing needs, researching and evaluating options, and recommending a definitive course of action for clients. For more information visit: http://www.deltainitiative.com/