CSG/AIS Unveils Compliance ToolkitTM at Sarbanes-Oxley Conference in Baltimore

Baltimore, MD - May 3, 2005 September 26, 2005 Compliance Solutions Group (CSG), a subsidiary of Applied Information Sciences (AIS), announced that its cutting-edge solution for the automation of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, the Compliance ToolkitTM is now available.

Companies can now leverage their existing investments in Microsoft productivity software in combination with the CSG Compliance ToolkitTM to automate Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. This approach allows SOX compliance officers to improve reporting, controls, business workflows and records management in whatever order they choose and at their own pace. It also means that SOX compliance has never been more affordable or easy to implement.

The Compliance ToolkitTM is a potent combination of CSG professional services, software templates and workflow automation powered by K2.net from SourceCode. The Compliance ToolkitTM is an integrated solution that supports efficient knowledge management, internal control documentation, risk assessment, information sharing, real-time status reporting, and internal control effectiveness certification. Using familiar Microsoft Office tools, this intuitive toolkit can help improve personal and team productivity. Key benefits include:

• Streamlined document and information management
• Key processes are automated, optimized and made flexible using workflow
• Improved communication, collaboration and decision making
• Dependable monitoring and reporting

CSG offers free SOX automation assessments that allow clients to quantify their return on investment (ROI) and identify primary opportunities for process improvement.

"We take a stepwise approach to the application of technology thus allowing the client to easily adopt their new system and realize their ROI before moving onto the next project," said Russ Stalters, president of CSG. "The number one unmitigated risk we've identified for clients is in the area of Document and Records management. Most public companies are storing critical SOX documents and records in file cabinets and unsecured file shares." Loss or accidental destruction of SOX documents and records will result in a company being out of compliance with the law. The Compliance ToolkitTM solves this problem by providing a military grade records repository certified under DoD 5015.2.

About the Compliance Solutions Group
Compliance Solutions Group (CSG) is comprised of Certified Microsoft Systems Engineers and experienced Records Managers dedicated to helping organizations meet their regulatory compliance needs. CSG specializes in assisting organizations leverage their investments in Microsoft technologies when implementing document, records, and business process management solutions that require compliance with global content and records management standards. Standards such as DoD 5015.2 STD, ISO 15489, Model Requirements for the Management of Electronic Records (MoReq), and the UK Public Records Office (PRO) are all within CSG's scope. Example solutions include compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC and NASD regulations for financial services businesses, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, and the Federal Records Act.

We bring together a formidable body of expertise for Microsoft customers which includes:

• Subject Matter Expertise in records and document management and compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations related to content management
• Systems Integration with and architecture design for .NET based solutions built on Windows SharePoint Services, and Office System 2003
• Program Management, specialization in collaboration solutions using SharePoint Portal Server and collaborative implementations which includes all aspects of change management, training and business process design

CSG is a subsidiary of Applied Information Sciences (AIS), a 25 year old software engineering firm that is a Managed Gold Partner for Microsoft. AIS has completed hundreds of Microsoft based enterprise solutions on-time, on-budget and on-target.

As recognized authorities on compliance, document, records, and workflow management, CSG brings practical experience, thought leadership and technical expertise into every engagement. Our compliance projects can be delivered in weeks or months not months to years, and in a cost-effective manner with a manageable scope of work.

About SourceCode
SourceCode Technology Holdings, Inc. develops the award-winning K2.net® 2003 enterprise workflow offering. K2.net® is the leader in business process management for .NET through its enablement of rapid solution assembly to optimize interactions between people, systems and process. Customers derive significant value from their Microsoft investments by leveraging K2.net's® powerful, proven and seamless integration across a range of products including: Microsoft Office, InfoPath, SharePoint Portal Server, Project Server, Content Management Server, Live Communications Server, BizTalk Server, Exchange and Visual Studio. In conjunction with its global partner network, solutions have been developed to help manage and monitor processes that are designed to help customers increase profitability, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain compliance efforts.