Ardian Group Accredits Growth in Soccer Business
2008 Soccer Operations Seminar presented by CSC


NEW YORK (January 23, 2008) � The 2008 Soccer Operations Seminar presented by CSC announced that the Ardian Group has signed on as a corporate partner, extending a partnership with Major League Soccer that began in 2003 and has grown in each successive year. The 2008 Seminar will take place in Houston, TX from February 11th � 14th.

�Ardian began as a credential vendor for Major League Soccer in 2003. The League�s growing strength and influence has been tremendous and we are excited by the continued growth as it expands in popularity throughout the country. Ardian looks forward to supporting MLS, SUM and the entire soccer community in the future,� said Ardian Group, Inc. COO Jeff Shelton.

�Creative layouts including credentials, event passes, lanyards, etc. are crucial elements provided by Ardian Group to our club. Ardian Group works closely with us to understand our vision and replicate it with perfection,� said Paul Byrne, Houston Dynamo Sr. Director of Operations.

In 2007 alone Ardian Group provided accreditation services for major soccer events including MLS Cup 2007, the Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game, SuperLiga, CONCACAF Gold Cup, InterLiga and many others.

For those who haven't already registered for the 2008 Soccer Operation Seminar presented by CSC, invited guests are strongly encouraged to register at http://sport.rice.edu. Registration for the 2008 seminar will be capped at 100 invited participants. There is no registration fee thanks to the generous contributions from the seminar's corporate partners (see full list of partners at http://sport.rice.edu/). Applicants will receive a response to a registration request within 72 hours. Any questions regarding the registration process should be directed to Evan Dabby (evan.dabby@mlsnet.com).

About Ardian Group
The Ardian Group, Inc. has provided identity management solutions since 1999. Ardian has worked with every major sports league (MLS, NFL, MLB, NBA) and with a variety of clients in the entertainment and political arenas to improve access control badging at a host of major events. As the demand for physical Identity Management products and services continues to grow, education and offering simple effective solutions is essential.�Ardian Group provides premium products and services in support of organizations in need of identification tools. Clients benefit from our extensive experience, innovative technologies and personalized customer service. We promote the best business practices while improving security, marketing, customer rewards, and/or specific identification programs.