xpdient, Inc. Adds Earned Value Management (EVM) Function to xpdoffice(TM) Business Automation Solution

New Capability Meets U.S. Government OMB Requirement

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 28 -- xpdient, Inc., a division of Scientific Systems and Software International (SSSI), announced the release of a new module of its successful xpdoffice solution to address new Earned Value Management (EVM) rules propagated by the federal government's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) via circular A-11, Part 7, titled "Planning, Budgeting, Acquisition, and Management of Capital Assets." The release occurs as OMB officials are becoming increasingly persistent in urging agencies and agency contractors to adopt EVM oversight of major capital projects.

"Already, xpdoffice has been successfully used to assist our customers to deploy a robust time and project management system that conforms to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements," said Nayab Siddiqui, president of SSSI. "The development and release of our EVM module now allows our customers to manage and report on the earned value associated with all of their government contracts."

Becoming effective in the near future, rule changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations will standardize EVM execution and use for all major federal government acquisitions, including information technology services. Widely used in commercial markets, earned value management is a standard way to measure a project's progress, forecast its completion date and final cost, and provide schedule and budget variances along the way. By integrating these capabilities, xpdoffice provides consistent indicators enabling project evaluation and comparison.

About xpdoffice

xpdoffice (http://www.xpdoffice.com/) is a web based Business Automation Software (BAS) solution that streamlines enterprise management and delivers improved project financial reporting. xpdoffice modules include HR, Contracts Administration, Time Management, Document Management, Knowledge Management, Purchase and Inventory, Project Management, and Expense Management.

About xpdient

xpdient Inc., (http://www.xpdient.com/) a division of Scientific Systems & Software International Corporation, (http://www.sssi.net/), is a multifaceted organization offering a wide variety of products and services. Combining proprietary software packages with outstanding consulting capabilities allows xpdient to provide client organizations systems solutions, knowledge management initiatives, performance enhancement tools, and unparalleled training services. xpdient's products are web-based, leveraging the power of the Internet to simplify and document many business processes in a variety of environments. xpdient's software packages provide capabilities such as timesheet and status reporting, web site content management, Intranet deployment, and web-based training.