ARLINGTON, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/13/12 -- TWD & Associates, Inc. (TWD), a communication and collaboration solutions provider for the public sector, today announced that it has acquired The Engle Group, a woman-owned small business providing IT services, solutions and support to the federal government. The acquisition directly expands TWD's capabilities in IT service management, cloud computing, application development and security, as well as data and organizational change management.

"The Engle Group is a well-respected government contractor that complements TWD's presence in the defense and homeland security markets, and expands our reach into the civilian sector," said Larry Besterman, President and Chief Executive Officer, TWD. "Like TWD, The Engle Group prides itself in providing exceptional service to its government customers. The synergies between the two companies, combined with The Engle Group's stellar reputation and 25-year record of service, made this a valuable partnership. We look forward to integrating the company's talents into the TWD team."

TWD's acquisition of The Engle Group will offer expanded capabilities and a broader reach to existing and new customers. The Engle Group mirrors TWD's dedication to highly visible customers with mission critical requirements and deadlines.

"When we met with TWD, it was a clear match," said Marty Engle, President and CEO of The Engle Group. "They operate on the same principles as we do, offering IT solutions to the government that are based on best value, partnership and quality. As a team, we will be able to offer customers enhanced, reliable solutions that increase mission performance and reduce costs."

The Engle Group counts among its many customers the Department of Agriculture, U.S. Air Force, Department of Justice, Department of Interior and the National Credit Union Administration.

The McLean Group, LLC advised The Engle Group on this transaction.

About TWD & Associates, Inc.
For 20 years, TWD & Associates, Inc. (TWD) has built and maintained communication and collaboration solutions for executive-level, national security-focused organizations. The Arlington, VA-based company employs highly-certified technical experts to offer cost-effective solutions that meet mission requirements. For additional information on TWD, please visit www.twd.com.