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Tietronix Software Awarded Phase II Funding for
Workflow Automation Solution Development

Houston developer receives $600k Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for TieFlow eProcess Software in use by NASA

HOUSTON April 10, 2002 – Tietronix Software, Inc. announced today it has received a contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue the development of its workflow software product, TieFlow eProcess. The contract provides $600,000 over two years for the development of Phase II of the project.

TieFlow eProcess is a simple, yet powerful business process improvement solution. TieFlow eliminates work inefficiencies and transforms internal operations involving people, paper and procedures into a streamlined well-organized electronic-based process for corporations. This web-based tool can automate and simplify generic business processes such as benefits enrollment or purchase orders as well as industry processes such as loan applications or medical claims.

Because workflow systems hold the promise of transforming business and work environments, many commercial workflow products have emerged on the market. However, most of today’s existing products have limitations including poor scalability, limited flexibility and interfaces that are not user-friendly.

“We are adding capabilities to our workflow solution that will make it a new benchmark in this product category,” said Victor Tang, President of Tietronix. “For example, TieFlow allows process owners with no programming skills or technical knowledge to completely define, implement, deploy, and maintain electronic workflow processes. In addition, TieFlow integrates across the distributed enterprise and with business partners regardless of their existing technology platform.”

Tietronix engineers initially developed the first generation workflow for NASA as a secure, open standard web-based system that allows worldwide participation of authorized users in the Johnson Space Center processes. The software is currently being used by several NASA offices including the Mission Operations Directorate and the Flight Director’s Office. NASA’s Flight Director's Office uses the software for its Flight Rules Change Request (FRCR) Process to electronically submit and review changes to the flight rules used during missions.

The development contract is being facilitated under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Through this three-phase program, NASA and other federal agencies fund small business research and development (R&D) projects that have the potential for commercialization. In phase II, NASA funds the R&D of the most promising of the Phase I projects based on scientific/technical merit, expected value to NASA, company capability, and commercial potential.

In addition to its development at NASA, Tietronix has secured a commercial contract for a vertical solution in the healthcare industry while it continues to develop the core product. The Tietronix solution easily integrates with its client’s existing patient information system, illustrating a key advantage of TieFlow in that it operates seamlessly with legacy business systems.

Tietronix is currently seeking opportunities with entrepreneurs and business solution providers to develop additional vertical applications to target needs in specific industries. These partnerships address the process automation and workflow management needs for additional vertical markets.

“There are tremendous opportunities to expand our workflow solution to additional industries. Most businesses and industries that are associated with inefficiency typically rely primarily on paper-based processes to do business. The insurance, healthcare and government immediately come to mind as examples, but there are many others,” added Tang.

About Tietronix, Inc.

Tietronix Software, Inc. specializes in software engineering, business applications development, software product development and vertical markets solutions. Tietronix partners with organizations to help them solve complex business problems through technology to improve revenue, productivity, profitability and time-to-market. Tietronix is recognized for its focus on reliability, on-time delivery and service. The company achieves these objectives through expert knowledge, best-in-class tools and a proven development methodology and process. For more information, visit www.tietronix.com