Aptima Expands to Dayton, Ohio -- Opens Office in Area Dedicated to Improving

Company brings simulation, training and measurement expertise
to hub of human performance


Dayton, Ohio - October 29, 2007 --[ASDWire]-- Aptima, Inc., a leader in human-centered engineering, is opening an office in Dayton, Ohio, locating alongside military, university, and research lab partners that are developing new technologies focused on the human element of warfighting.

Recognized as a center of scientific and military expertise in the area of human performance, Dayton is home to the Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Wright State University, and University of Dayton Research Institute. Aptima's long-standing collaboration with these institutions has led to the development of simulation, training and measurement technologies for improving the combat performance of fighter pilots, AWACs controllers, and other warfighters.

"As military missions and systems become more complex there's an urgent need to create technologies that aid and improve how humans perform," said Daniel Serfaty, Principal Founder and President of Aptima. "The close proximity and partnerships among the military agencies, research labs and contractors in Dayton creates a remarkable synergy for the research and development of cutting edge, yet affordable technologies. Aptima is thrilled to be located next to our partners."
Under the 2005 defense base closure process ("BRAC"), medical-related research and educational organizations will be consolidated at Wright-Patterson from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Florida. These organizations will work with the existing Human Factors Directorate already located at the Base. The moves will be completed by 2011. Additionally, a new Human Performance Wing will be formed, encompassing AFRL's Human Effectiveness Directorate and several other entities.
Aptima, which expects to hire between 15-20 employees over the next three years, was assisted in its selection of the Dayton region by the Dayton Development Coalition. The company was extended Job Creation Tax Credits from the State of Ohio through the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, and relocation incentives from Greene County and the City of Fairborn.

"With Aptima coming to the Dayton Region, we are seeing the fruits of the BRAC victory," said Jim Leftwich, Chief Operating Officer of the Coalition. "We expect to see many more jobs created in the region in the next several years as a result of the new defense missions."

Aptima's 2,243 square foot R&D facility will be located at:

3100 Presidential Drive
Suit 220
Fairborn, OH 45324

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About Aptima:
Aptima is a leader in the field of human-centered engineering, solving the problems of human performance in today's complex sociotechnical systems. Recognized by The Boston Business Journal as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Massachusetts (2003-2006), Aptima's unique approach couples social science principles with quantitative, computational methods. The company provides products and services focused on the design of organizations, user-centered technology, and training systems. Aptima is headquartered in Woburn, MA, with offices in Washington, DC, and Fairborn, OH. www.aptima.com.

About the Dayton Development Coalition
The Dayton Development Coalition is an economic development organization whose mission is to create high value jobs in a 12-county region around Dayton through entrepreneurial development, business growth, company recruitment, and government advocacy. The Coalition led the region's successful effort to win jobs for Wright-Patterson during the 2005 base closure process.
Debra McNeely
Aptima, Inc.
781.496.2423
dmcneely@aptima.com

Joel Greenberg
DCPR LLC
202.363.1065 | 202.669.3639 cell
joel@dcpr.com

Source : Aptima, Inc.