EXHIBIT 10.8

MARKLAND ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF HOMELAND SECURITY COMPANY GENEX TECHNOLOGIES
INC
Monday February 14, 7:31 pm ET

SUPPLIER OF ADVANCED SURVEILLANCE AND SECURITY SOLUTIONS

MARKLAND COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF GENEX THROUGH NEW MAJORITY OWNED PUBLIC
SUBSIDIARY TECHNEST HOLDINGS INC.

RIDGEFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2005-- Markland Technologies, Inc.
(OTC BB:MRKL.OB - News), an integrated homeland security company,
(http://www.marklandtech.com) announced today that it has completed a multi part
transaction which includes the purchase of majority ownership of Technest
Holdings Inc (OTC BB:THNS.OB - News), a company that prior to this acquisition
had no operations but was traded on the OTC bulletin board and the subsequent
purchase by Technest Holdings Inc of all of the stock of Maryland based Genex
Technologies, Inc. (Genex) (http://www.genextech.com) for $3M in cash and $7M in
Markland Technologies stock.

Genex is a supplier of advanced imaging, surveillance and security sensor
technologies. The transaction is in keeping with Markland's recently announced
strategic initiatives. The company believes that the acquisition of Genex will
provide important advanced strategic capabilities in a range of technologies,
including video surveillance, biometrics, disposable sensors as well as basic
research and development expertise.

Genex revenues derive principally from 20 ongoing contracts to supply imaging
and surveillance sensor technology to a wide array of government customers.
Genex has 32 employees located in their Maryland facilities and had revenues for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of approximately $5.5M. Markland
believes Genex , which has a patent portfolio of over 20 issued and pending US
patents for video and imaging technologies is well positioned to capture
additional sales in the United States within the Department of Homeland Security
and the Department of Defense.

Founded in 1995, Genex has an established history in video surveillance sensor
science. Its Surveillance Group provides innovative sensor and algorithm
solutions that are small, tactical, low power and low cost solutions. Its
surveillance technologies combine powerful algorithms, such as object tracking
and image enhancement, with revolutionary wide-area, 360-degree sensors. These
solutions operate in visible, near-infrared, infrared, and acoustic wavelengths.
Within its biometrics technologies the 3D Facial Recognition Group develops
tools for enhancing facial recognition. By leveraging the power of 3D, Genex
enables existing recognition systems to perform reliably while advancing
progress towards total 3D systems. The company's tools allow for seamless
integration of capabilities, such as 2D-to-3D face conversion and compensation
for pose, lighting, expression, aging, and weight. Management believes that
Genex expertise has particular impact within the DOD and Homeland Security
market place.

Markland Chairman and CEO Robert Tarini stated, "We are pleased about this
acquisition. It will enhance our research capabilities as we add another highly
capable group of Genex scientists to our own research and development team. We
also gain very desirable products, technologies and intellectual property in the
areas of video surveillance and facial biometrics. The addition of Genex will
continue to expand our operations and our visibility within the Homeland
Security arena. It fits well into our Homeland Security business plan and
creates another established revenue stream for the company."

Additional details as they pertain to these transactions will be available in
the company's filings on Form 8K with the SEC. We expect to file audited
financial information for Genex and pro forma financial information for Markland
and Genex on a combined basis in accordance with SEC requirements. Additional
details concerning acquisition of Genex, the terms of employment issued to key
employees and the financing will be available in the company's filings on Form
8K with the SEC.




About Markland Technologies


Markland Technologies, Inc. is committed to setting next-generation standards in
defense and security through the provision of innovative emerging technologies
and expert services. The Company is engaged in the identification of advanced
technologies currently under development in laboratories, universities and in
private industry, and in the transformation of those technologies into
next-generation products. Markland's solutions support military, law enforcement
and homeland security personnel to protect the nation's citizens, borders and
critical infrastructure assets from the threat of terrorism and other dangers.
Through strategic development, Markland focuses on the creation of dual-use
technology and products with applications in both the defense market and
civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields. The Company is a Board
Member of the Homeland Security Industries Association, and is a featured
Company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com; additional details can be viewed at
http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech. For more
information about the Company and its products, please visit the Markland home
page at http://www.marklandtech.com.


Forward-Looking Statements

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document as
well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of
Markland Technologies officials during presentations about Markland
Technologies, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Forward-looking statements
include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to
future events or conditions, which include words such as "expects,"
"anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," or similar
expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance
(including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business
strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by
management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Some of
the factors that could significantly impact the forward-looking statements in
this press release include, but are not limited to: a reduction in order rates
from the Army's Night Vision and Electronic Surveillance Directorate,
difficulties integrating our acquisition of EOIR, insufficient cash flow to
continue to fund the development and marketing of the Company's products and
technology; a rejection of the Company's products and technologies by the
marketplace, and; disputes as to the Company's intellectual property rights.
Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and projections
about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions
about Markland Technologies, its products, economic and market factors and the
industries in which Markland Technologies does business, among other things.
These statements are not guarantees of future performance and Markland
Technologies has no specific intention to update these statements. More detailed
information about those factors is contained in Markland Technologies filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Markland Technologies, Inc is a featured Company on
http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, a service for which Markland compensates
the provider.


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