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Wave-Technology Solutions Group (WAVE), a systems integration and content management solutions company, has acquired Irvine, Calif.-based Metronome, Inc., a technology solutions provider, for an undisclosed amount. WAVE will merge Metronome with its WAVE-Secure Data Group (SDG) business as part of the company�s strategic growth plan. �Metronome�s reputation as a highly respected, Cisco go-to partner, specializing in unified communications and data security was attractive to us and will help us bring new services to our existing customers as well as attract new clients,� said Matt Vaezi, WAVE�s founder and CEO. �They have been voted as Cisco�s innovative partner of the year for three consecutive years. That expertise, as well as their eleven year track record of technical excellence and client satisfaction, fits perfectly into our business model. Their capabilities strongly enhance our full-cycle technology service offerings.� Wave-SDG specializes in data management, information security and disaster recovery planning and solutions. Combining their expertise with Metronome�s unified communications, contact center and security expertise and related IP software development, further enhances WAVE�s ability to offer solutions and services designed to capture, protect, manage, deliver and maintain critical information. This acquisition enhances the company�s focus on servicing the mid-market. Ed Ginty will continue his role as vice president and general manager of Wave-SDG, overseeing day-to-day operations of the combined companies, as well as providing vision and growth strategies. Metronome�s founder and CEO, Erick Lee, will become business group president. In his new role, Lee will continue to expand the company�s footprint as well as focus on developing innovative core services. �We really liked the dynamic of what we saw within the WAVE group of companies and the direction they are heading,� stated Lee. �The synergy between our organizations is outstanding, so combining forces made excellent business sense. Together, we are able to provide more value for our clients and an accelerated profitable growth path. The merger of our companies will enable us all to more efficiently build upon our core offerings.� About Wave-Technology Solutions Group & Wave-Secure Data Group Founded as Wave Imaging, in 1992, WAVE has been an industry recognized leader for delivering content management innovative solutions, managed services and solution, business process outsourcing to Fortune 1000, local government agencies and municipalities. www.wave-tsg.com Created in 2005 and acquired by WAVE in 2007, Wave-SDG provides consulting, planning and solutions that enhance clients� infrastructure and protects its data whether at rest or in transit. Specializations include data management, information security and disaster recovery planning and solutions. www.wave-sdg.com About Metronome Metronome, Inc. was founded in 1996. The company is a Cisco Silver, end-to-end converged communications solution provider, delivering business-driven solutions to clients seeking ways to streamline business operations, lower costs and improve productivity. www.metronome.net