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Sidus BioData to Exhibit at Medica Conference in Dusseldorf

Sidus BioData, leading provider of Compliant Cloud Hosting for Life Sciences and Health IT companies across the globe, has been invited by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development’s Biotechnology Center (MBC) to exhibit at Medica, the world's largest event for the Medical Sector. Sidus' Validated Hosted Solutions and Services will be showcased at the conference taking place in Dusseldorf Germany, November 16-19, 2011.

"Sidus BioData is delighted to serve a role in MBC's initiative to advance the State of Maryland as a global life science leader," said Sidus CEO Jason Silva. "Our compliant hosting provides a strong benefit to regulated medical equipment companies looking to expand their reach to the US."

Boasting over 4300 exhibitors, MEDICA is the world's largest medical trade fair covering the entire spectrum of exhibits for both ambulant and in-patient treatment. Exhibitors include small innovative companies to global players who will be presenting on subjects such as medical technology, hospital and laboratory equipment, and consumer goods.

Visit Sidus BioData at booth #16C18 and to learn more, please visit www.sidusbiodata.com.

About Sidus BioData

Sidus BioData is the leading provider of compliant hosting solutions for the Life Sciences and Health IT industries. Sidus is committed to the highest level of quality in the management, security and integrity of regulated data. Sidus' robust offerings in Cloud Hosting, Compliance Services and Managed Hosting, provide a comprehensive solution for Life Science and Health IT organizations.
For more information about Sidus BioData, please visit www.sidusbiodata.com

Chesapeake Regional Tech Council embraces latest technology for its web strategy

The Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's (CRTC) website now boasts social media functionality thanks to the support of Annapolis- based Managed Hosting and Web Design firm, Sidus Data.

The addition of Facebook and Twitter streams, as well as an improved RSS newsfeed, has already proven successful in keeping CRTC members more actively engaged. "We've just begun to tap the new capabilities offered to us by the Sidus Data, said CRTC Executive Director Kris Valerio, "but already a vibrant online community is evident on our homepage."

This new functionality puts the CRTC in the forefront of the latest technology in web and hosting strategies, allowing them to better meet the demands of their growing organization. "The enhanced functionality of the CRTC's new site is complimented by Sidus Data's latest generation of content management solutions," said Sidus COO, Jason Silva.

Don Nippard joins Sidus Data as Director, Business Development

Annapolis, MD (October, 2009) – Sidus Data, leading provider of Managed Hosting and Web Design, today announced that Don Nippard has joined the company as Director, Business Development. He is responsible for developing and implementing client-specific solutions for companies seeking to outsource their managed hosting needs.

Sidus - 10 Years

Sidus - 10 Years The Sidus Data wishes to thank its dedicated employees, loyal customers, trusted advisers and dependable friends for helping us achieve this exciting milestone.

Today marks 10 years in business and without you, we wouldn't be here. Your tremendous support, guidance and loyalty have contributed greatly to our success, and we appreciate all that you've done to bring us to this place.

We sincerely look forward to the next 10 years!

Mark L. Powell

Mark Powell Sidus Group Chief Executive Officer

Sidus CEO Inducted into the Legends Circle

Annapolis, MD (June, 2009) - Sidus Data CEO, Mark L. Powell was the recipient of the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's Legends Circle Award at last night's 4th Annual Tech Awards event. The award recognizes the individual who is seen as a stalwart and supporter of the regional tech community.

Sidus Data Reports Revenues up 40% in 2008

Annapolis, MD (March, 2009) – Annapolis-based Managed Hosting and Web Solutions firm, Sidus Data announced 40% growth in revenues in its fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. This marks 9 years of consecutive growth since their founding in 1999.

Sidus Data Wins $1.6M MD Dept. of Transportation Contract

Annapolis, MD (December, 2008) – Annapolis-based Sidus Data was awarded a $1.6M contract by the Maryland Department of Transportation for e-mail, PDA and network Fax Managed Services under the Maryland Consulting and Technical Services Contract (CATS).

Sidus CEO, Mark Powell, selected as one of Top 25 CEO's in Maryland.

25 CEOs You Need To Know 2008

Sidus Data CEO receives AA County Business Leader of the Year Award

Annapolis, MD (September, 2008) – The Annapolis and Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce has announced Sidus President and CEO, Mark Powell, as the 2008 Business Leader of the Year.

Career expo matches students, businesses

David Brewer is getting his initiation in the field of computer hardware this semester as an intern with Sidus Data, a local Web applications company.

Sidus Data Redesigns Court Website

Annapolis, MD (January, 2008) - The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, partnering with the Sidus Data, a national leader in Web and Data services, has announced the redesign of the Circuit Court's website.

Sidus Data Inks $4.3M State Deal, Looks Ahead

"Sidus is a grouping of stars in a constellation or heavenly body."

Sidus Data Signs on as the Sponsor of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Computer Science Competition

Annapolis, MD - The 21st Century Education Foundation and Anne Arundel County Community College announce Sidus Data as the corporate sponsor for the sixth round of the Anne Arundel County Computer Science Competition at the college. Sidus CEO, Mark Powell will present the awards.

Business Owners find Donating their Time and Money not only Helps the Community, it also can Help the Bottom Line

Mark Powell, a 1983 Naval Academy graduate who runs his own Web design and data services company Sidus Data is driven by his nature to give back.

Sidus Data is proud to announce that we are expanding!

Effective on May 1, 2007, Sidus will be consolidating all corporate operations in Annapolis, Maryland. Sidus will be expanding our corporate space to 7000 square feet located at the Admiral Building, 175 Admiral Cochrane Drive.

Sidus Data Announces Redesigned Website

Sidus Data a national leader in Web design and data services, announces it newly designed Website, www.sidusdata.com. The updated site features a beautiful design with clear navigation, focused content and a clean user interface for enhanced usability. In addition, the new Sidus site will help provide vital information to clients as well as taking an assertive approach to marketing them.

Sidus Data Announces the Launch of MyBizVid Video Services

Sidus Data announced their latest addition to their Web solutions line-up bringing competitive-priced video development services to their clients - MyBizVid.

Sidus Design Maintains Latest Trends in E-Commerce Site DesignWith an Updated Look for Castle Wholesalers

Annapolis, MD - October 10, 2006 - Sidus Design, a national leader in Web design, announces the re-design of the Castle Wholesalers e-commerce web site, www.CastleWholesalers.com.

Sidus Data Continues Community Giving with Sidus Shares Program

Sidus Data a national leader in Web design and data services, today announced the launch of several Web sites as part of their Sidus Shares program. Sidus Shares was established by The Sidus Data in June 1999 and is the company's chief source of charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. Since its inception, Sidus Shares has helped many groups realize their broad reach into the community.

Sidus Data Selected As Corporate Partner For Annual AAEDC Golf Tournament

August 1, 2006 (Crofton, MD) - Crofton-based Sidus Data (sidusdata.com) is proud to announce a major agreement to sponsor the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation's 5th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 14, 2006. Sidus is the only corporate sponsor for the affair.

Harrisonburg Innovation Center Announces Website Launch

Harrisonburg, VA (March 20, 2006) - The Harrisonburg Innovation Center (HIC) has announced the launch of its Website located at www.hdtz.org. Developed by Crofton, MD-based Sidus Data (www.sidusdata.com), the new Website features a beautiful design with clear navigation, focused content and a clean user interface for enhanced usability. HIC is a "self-networking" environment that integrates intellectual capital with technology to develop health and security solutions for corporate and national well-being. The new HIC Website will help provide information to client-members as well as taking an aggressive approach to marketing them.

Sidus Data President and CEO, Mark Powell, Re-Elected for Second Term As President to Anne Arundel Tech Council

Crofton, MD - February 27, 2006 -- Crofton-based Sidus Data, www.sidusdata.com confirms the re-election of Mark Powell, president and CEO, as the 2006 President of the Anne Arundel Tech Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and enriching the area's growing technology industry.

Sidus Data Vaults into the Web Publishing Arena Starting with BWI Corridor Publication

Sidus Data a national leader in Web design and data services, today announced their partnership with Baltimore-Washington corridor business and political news magazine Corridor, Inc. as publisher of their Web-based journal, corridorinc.com. (www.corridorinc.com)

Sidus Design Launches U.S. 6th Naval Beach Battalion Website Featured as "Sidus Shares" Program Client

January 19, 2006 (Crofton, MD) - Crofton-based Sidus Design announces the launch of the U.S. 6th Naval Beach Battalion Web site bringing together one of the largest collections of facts and stories honoring the brave men of the 6th NBB who fought through the D-Day landings during World War II. This also marks the 6th NBB as a featured Sidus Shares client.

Sidus Data Sponsors "Tech Company of the Year" Award

January 4, 2006 (Crofton, MD) - Crofton-based Sidus Data www.sidusdata.com honored CBay Systems as the 2005 Tech Company of the Year. The awards were presented by the Anne Arundel Tech Council at their Tech Awards 2005 Awards ceremony in December 2005. This marks Anne Arundel County's first awards event to recognize leaders within its tech community. Winners were chosen by a 10-member selection committee after a rigorous nomination process.

County At Heart Of A "Technology Hotbed" Anne Arundel Tech Council Promoting Tech Business Growth

If you ask most people - even locals - what comes to mind when mentioning Annapolis or Anne Arundel County, the answers will most likely revolve around sailboats, seafood restaurants or perhaps the state government. Even local business owners would not consider the county a hotbed for new technology development.

AlwaysOnline.net Signs On As Title Sponsor Of "Techie Hot-Bed" USGPRU Motorcycle Series

April 12, 2005 (Crofton, MD) - Crofton-based AlwaysOnline.net today finalized an agreement with The United States Grand Prix Riders Union (USGPRU) to be the title sponsor for the National USGPRU Motorcycle Series in 2005.

Sidus Data Continues Strong Performance in 2004 Revenues up 40%

Sidus Data today reported that sales during 2004 were up 40% over 2003. Always Online, a division of Sidus that provides multiple hosting services to a large domestic and international market, also reported data center services surged dramatically, increasing 75% over last year. This notes 16 consecutive profitable quarters since Sidus Data acquired Sitestar in 2000 rounding out a 700% growth.

Sidus Data Sponsors Anne Arundel Technology Council (AATC) Holiday Event Featured Speaker - Lieutenant Colonel J. Rupp

Annapolis, MD (December 13, 2004) - Lieutenant Colonel John Rupp, United States Marine Corps, was the featured speaker at the recent AATC Holiday mixer sponsored by Sidus Data; Lt. Col. Rupp is currently serving as the US Marine Corp's distinguished fellow at the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Ant Race Communications Launches Multiple Web Sites - Garnishing High Client Praise

Annapolis, MD - December 8, 2004 - Ant Race Communications, a Sidus Data Company, announces the launch of several Web sites completing a long list of client requests bringing huge client satisfaction.

Mark Powell, President and CEO of Sidus Data Announced as New President of the Anne Arundel Tech Council (AATC)

Annapolis, MD (November 1, 2004) - Sidus Data today announced it's President and CEO, Mark Powell, has been appointed president of the Board of Directors for the Anne Arundel County Technology Council (AATC).

Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich Visits Sidus Data's Data Center

Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich visited Sidus Data's Data Center on May 12, 2004 as part of his tour of the Chesapeake Innovation Center.

The Web: It's Not Just For Spiders Anymore Sidus Data Brings Businesses To Life With The Internet

Two centuries ago, getting a cowboy hat was simple; you either bought from the local hat-maker, or took one off the head of the lousy cattle rustler who just tried to steal your herd! Today, there are about 35 kazillion different cowboy hats made, and to pick one out, you could either spend hours analyzing newspaper, radio, TV, or Yellow Pages advertisements, or you could sit at your desk, type in a search for "cowboy hat" and buy one off the Internet. Sidus Data helps make the latter possible.

Sidus Data (AlwaysOnline.net) and Ant Race Communications Join Forces

Sidus Data, a comprehensive provider of Web Services and Ant Race Communications, a Web Design and Integrated Marketing firm will be joining forces. Sidus and Ant Race have spent the past three years, working in tandem, on many different and diverse projects.

Sidus Data Annouces 74% Growth in 2003

Sidus Data, (AlwaysOnline.net), announces 2003 Revenue Growth of 74%. This is the fourth consecutive year of strong expansion. AlwaysOnline.net provides multiple Hosting services to a large domestic and international market. A major portion of the growth in 2003 is attributable to the expanding business economy in Anne Arundel County and the surrounding region.

AA County Executive Announces Sidus Data Center Expansion

ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 12, 2004) - Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens today announced that Sidus Data, which specializes in managing web hosting solutions, has expanded AlwaysOnline.net, its data center operations. AlwaysOnline.net is now signing up clients for one of the most sophisticated commercial data centers in Anne Arundel County, to open next month in Annapolis at the Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC), Anne Arundel County's business incubator.

HIC Annouces First Technology Partner Firm: Sidus Data

The City of Harrisonburg, VA, is pleased to announce the selection of the Sidus Data as a technology partner and the first member of the Downtown Innovation Center at One Court Square. Sidus Data is a data services company, based in Crofton , MD , and currently operates two data centers, with a primary center in Annapolis , Maryland and a secondary location in Northern Virginia .

Sidus Client, GotSoccer.com, Announces Agreement with US Club Soccer

US Club Soccer and GotSoccer have entered into a partnership to facilitate the growth and development of both organizations. Under the agreement, US Club Soccer's National Cup Championship becomes one of the key barometers by which youth teams, clubs, and tournaments are ranked by GotSoccer. In addition, other US Club Soccer programs and information will be featured on the GotSoccer site and email newsletters.

Sidus Data Grows by 59% During 2002

The Sidus Data, through its principal operating entities, grew its income during Fiscal Year 2002 by an astounding 59%. Additionally, Sidus has now completed nine consecutive quarters of profitability.

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Graduates find success beyond Naval Academy

Mark L. Powell, CEO, Sidus Data, was a featured contributor for an article on the Capital-Gazette Newspapers. The article discussed the impact of the United States Naval Academy education on entrepreneurs. Mr. Powell, a 1983 Graduate of the Naval Academy and a former Marine Officer, discussed the important role that his Midshipmen training has had on his professional career.

Letter to Sidus Clients

Sidus Data has just completed a record setting year. Our growth was, fantastic, in most part due to great customers, like yourself.

Maryland Technology Showcase

Live interview with Sidus Data's CEO, Mark L. Powell

Baltimore Business Journal / AlwaysOnline.net

AlwaysOnline joins fellow sponsors OCiTER Enterprises, a leading provider of end-to-end IT solutions , and the respected Baltimore law firm Venable, in presenting this valued resource to the Mid-Atlantic business market. But small Internet entrepreneurs say their original plans and products have evolved to meet increasing demand for Internet services that provide a cost-effective communication tool.

Local Web Firms Evolving

The dust has yet to settle on the high-tech shakeout occurring nationwide, and many local Web-based companies are still licking their cyber wounds.

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