FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 5, 2001 -- E-SoftSys LLC, a subsidiary of ASA International Ltd. (Nasdaq: ASAA) and an e-Commerce solutions provider, announced today it has signed a Joint Services Agreement with Micro Endeavors, Inc. of Upper Darby, PA, to provide e-Commerce software consulting and development. E-SoftSys provides both on-site and offshore development of e-Commerce applications, Websites and Web Portals.

 

In business since 1983, Micro Endeavors, Inc has grown to be one of the most successful Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers and Microsoft Certified Partners in the industry due to specialized knowledge of application development, training, consulting and courseware development.

 

E-SoftSys has perfected the offshore software Development, Maintenance and Quality assurance services model in the United States and is currently doing a number of software development, maintenance and Quality Assurance projects for United States companies. Through it’s alliance with Micro Endeavors, E-SoftSys is now able to offer the high-level Architecture, Design, and advanced training and mentorship services for which Micro Endeavors is so well known for. Offshore services include the development and maintenance of e-Commerce applications, web portals, websites, client/server applications and legacy systems. Quality assurance, creation of test scripts and technical writing services can also be provided offshore.

 

With the ebb and flow of IT projects, most companies cannot afford to maintain and train high-level technical resources on a year-around basis. Our success has been to provide just-in-time mentoring services that leave you with the knowledge to maintain independence and make informed decisions on contractor staffing levels. By partnering with E-SoftSys, we are able to provide a key component to their service offering while expanding our impact to an increased customer base.”, says John Repko, President of Micro Endeavors, Inc.

 

Micro Endeavors will provide E-SoftSys customers on-site consulting and training services on product architecture, database design and new Microsoft development tools such as Microsoft. NET, Digital Dashboard, Biztalk Server and migration of legacy systems to newer technologies. Other on-site services offered by Micro Endeavors include requirements analysis and definition, design, and project management.

 

"More and more companies today are finding it difficult to complete development projects on time and on budget due to the non-availability of qualified technical personnel, and ever increasing personnel costs. Micro Endeavors and E-SoftSys partnership will provide our common customers “one stop shopping” for the delivery of new projects on time and well within budget” says Kat Shenoy, President of E-SoftSys LLC.

 

The skills inventory of the analysts and programmers available includes proven expertise in tools such as MS Visual Interdev, Microsoft. NET, XML, Visual Basic, FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, C++, Java, PL/SQL, Developer 2000, Digital Dashboard, Palm programming and databases such as Oracle, Sybase and SQL Server. The Quality Assurance center has expertise in Visual Test, WinRunner, Web Applications Stress test tools and Rational Robot.

 

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Kat Shenoy at E- SoftSys LLC at 610-277-7457, or by visiting the company's website www.e-softsys.com or by email to kshenoy@e-softsys.com Micro Endeavors, Inc.

Contact information is as follows:

John Repko
President
Micro Endeavors, Inc.
610-449-4680
www.microendeavors.com