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OVS, LLC’s MyOVS® Solution Achieves Certified Integration with SAP® Applications

Certification helps assure that MyOVS® integrates with SAP ERP, providing additional benefits to HR customers

KIRKLAND, Wash. – November 1, 2011 – OVS® LLC, the developer of sophisticated SharePoint® integrated solutions with line-of-business applications, announced today that its MyOVS 1.0 solution has achieved certified integration with SAP® applications.

“We are excited to offer MyOVS as an application that can integrate with SAP ERP,” said John Michael Gross, president of MyOVS. “We have invested in the research and development required to integrate MyOVS with SAP ERP, which benefits clients. With the solution integrated with SAP ERP, our clients can forgo the need for expensive custom development.”

The MyOVS suite allows for the simple creation of comprehensive employee and manager dashboards by combining drag-and-drop widgets. Editing is easy using the familiar Microsoft® SharePoint® and .NET™ user interface. Companies are able to keep HR forms and processes up to date, without having to incur expensive modification costs. It gives employees direct access to SAP data and business processes with one easy-to-use interface. MyOVS dramatically reduces the number of clicks, pages and support calls required to manage personal and work information, enhancing self-service and compliance.

Core capabilities within MyOVS Suite include Personal Administration, Time Management, Leave Management and Compensation, Benefits Administration, Qualifications Management and Organizational Reporting.

About OVS LLC

MyOVS (the acronym meaning “My One View Suite™”) helps businesses leverage their existing investments in Microsoft SharePoint and SAP solutions, as well as custom or third-party .NET-based environments, by enabling fast and compliant self-service for a wide range of HR policy and benefits processes.

Founded in 2009, OVS® LLC is a Washington state–based technology company that provides SharePoint® integrated solutions with line-of-business applications such as those from vendors including SAP, salesforce.com® and Oracle®. OVS is a sub-corporation of SmarTek21®, a global IT services company that helps enterprises solve development, implementation and business problems. More information about the company is available at www.MyOVS.com.

Media Contact: Rosanne DeBragga, marketing manager, (425) 242-3786,
RosanneD@SmarTek21.com

MyOVS Releases Version 1.5 of MyOVS HR Suite for SAP, Enabling Greater HR Efficiency via Benefits Administration and Time Management Capability

MyOVS version 1.5 allows companies using SAP® ERP Human Capital Management software to
deploy using SharePoint® or other .NET®-based environments, with enhanced features for business process acceleration

KIRKLAND, Wash. – October 4, 2011 – MyOVS® LLC, the developer of sophisticated SharePoint® integrated solutions with line of business applications such as SAP®, salesforce.com® and Oracle® announced today the release of version 1.5 of MyOVS HR Suite for SAP, delivering new efficiency tools for benefits administration, time management and reporting. The release also broadens access beyond SharePoint to other .NET-based environments.

“We are pleased to bring our next-level edition of MyOVS HR Suite for SAP to market,” said John Michael Gross, president of MyOVS. “Reflecting input from our clients, we added capabilities that deliver greater convenience for HR administrators serving large enterprises and mid-size businesses. As an example, high-effort activities such as open enrollment for benefits are remarkably simplified while accuracy of employee information and preferences is greatly increased. We are able to deliver immediate service advantages via this new release, and look forward to helping our clients further improve their HR process efficiencies while reducing costs.”

MyOVS (the acronym meaning “My One View Suite™”) helps businesses leverage their existing investments in SAP and Microsoft SharePoint, as well as custom or third-party .NET-based environments, by enabling fast and compliant self-service for a wide range of HR policy and benefits processes. Companies use their ERP software to maintain control of data and processes while gaining employee and manager self-service functions. Core capabilities within the original MyOVS HR Suite for SAP include Personal Administration, Time Management, Leave Management and Compensation. Expanded capabilities available in version 1.5 include:

• Benefits Administration: enrollment for annual and life event changes, and benefits participation overview for employees, dependents and family members
• Time Management: augmented to include absence reporting, quota reporting and detailed time reporting for managers and employees
• Qualifications: employee skill sets and training rankings
• Organization Reports: job title reporting with export to Microsoft® Excel®

MyOVS HR Suite for SAP allows for uncomplicated creation of employee and manager dashboards by combining drag-and-drop widgets. Editing is easy using the familiar Microsoft Office® user interface. Companies are able to keep HR forms and processes up to date, without having to incur expensive modification costs. It gives employees direct access to ERP data and ERP business processes with one easy-to-use interface. MyOVS dramatically reduces the number of clicks, pages and support calls required to manage personal and work information, enabling true self-service and compliance.

The most substantial cost savings provided by MyOVS are achieved through a reduction in HR service costs and associated IT support, resulting in substantial ROI organization-wide. Core advantages of the MyOVS HR Suite include:

HR and Employee Benefits

• Powerful and secure self-service capability
• Reduced training effort for HR transactions
• Immediate employee, manager and HR productivity gains
• Reduced shared service support calls

IT Benefits

• Fast rollout without custom development
• No need to create or install additional portals
• In-house system maintenance efficiencies

About MyOVS LLC

Founded in 2009, MyOVS® LLC is a Washington state–based technology company that provides SharePoint® integrated solutions with line of business applications such as SAP®, salesforce.com® and Oracle®. MyOVS is a sub-corporation of SmarTek21®, a global IT services company that helps enterprises solve development, implementation and business problems. Representative clients of SmarTek21 include Expedia®, Microsoft®, MSNBC®, Real Networks® and T-Mobile®, among others. The MyOVS team working within SmarTek21 is experienced in delivering prompt service to complex multinational organizations. More information about the company is available at www.MyOVS.com.

Media Contact: Al Lalji, chairman and CTO, Al@MyOVS.com(425) 242-3786

SmarTek21 Awarded Top Information Technology Spot in Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2011 Ranking of Eastside Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

PSBJ recognizes success of profitable software development and IT services firm based on year-over-year financial performance from 2008 to 2010

KIRKLAND, Wash. – July 22, 2011 – SmarTek21® LLC, a global IT services firm, announced today its published ranking by the Puget Sound Business Journal as the top information technology business in the Eastside Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for 2011. Based on its significant revenue growth between 2008 and 2010, SmarTek21 was ranked number 3 out of the top 50 companies recognized, and was acclaimed for this achievement at an award celebration honoring businesses that contribute to the region’s economic growth.

We are very pleased to receive the Puget Sound Business Journal’s commendation,” said John Michael Gross, executive vice president of SmarTek21. “We credit this achievement to our hardworking team, and are proud to provide our clients with some of the best minds in the industry. Our solid financial performance, especially given the economic challenges of today’s business environment, is reflective of our stability and managed growth. Our team’s dedication to developing partnerships and providing efficient and measurable return on investment for each of our clients is the foundation of our long-term success.”

SmarTek21 focuses on collaboration, innovation and results. From full enterprise architecture consulting and managed services to product realization, the company is consistently focused on delivering to clients’ highest priorities. The company’s Hybrid Delivery Model™ features hands-on domestic expertise for solution analysis, architecture and project management, with a dedicated offshore team for cost-effective development and quality assurance. SmarTek21 holds numerous certifications, including Microsoft® Gold, Salesforce® Administrator and Omniture®. With a focus on serving large enterprises, the company’s core technical expertise includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft SharePoint®, Microsoft .NET™, Salesforce.com®/Force.com®, Java®, J2EE™, PHP, and Ruby on Rails®.

About SmarTek21, LLC

Founded in 2006, SmarTek21 helps enterprises solve development, implementation and business problems. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, with wholly owned subsidiary offices in Chennai, India (SmarTek21 India, d.b.a. Stira Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), the company provides full enterprise architecture consulting, software development, managed services and product realization support. Representative clients of SmarTek21 include Expedia®, Microsoft®, MSNBC®, Real Networks® and T-Mobile®, among others. The SmarTek21 Investments division has incubated successful products and companies including MyOVS, ScopraMedia and Arise Health Solutions. More information about the company is available at www.SmarTek21.com.

Media Contact: John Michael Gross, executive vice president—sales and client services
jmg@SmarTek21.com(425) 242-3786

MyOVS LLC Announces Partnership with IQX Business Solutions for Sales of MyOVS HR Suite for SAP in Australia and New Zealand

Simple and intuitive self-service solutions for SAP® with SharePoint® deliver substantial return on investment for companies using SAP ERP Human Capital Management software.

KIRKLAND, Wash. and SYDNEY, Australia – February 24, 2011 – MyOVS LLC, the developer of sophisticated SharePoint integrated solutions with line of business applications such as SAP, salesforce.com® and Oracle® announced today its partnership with IQX Business Solutions to represent the MyOVS product line in the Asia Pacific region.

“We are very pleased to join forces with the IQX Business Solutions team,” said John Michael Gross, president of MyOVS. “IQX is well-regarded for their focus on enhancing the user experience across all functional areas of SAP. Businesses in the U.S. are able to use MyOVS to improve HR process efficiency and reduce costs. Now organizations throughout Australia and New Zealand will also be able to achieve fast and compliant self-service for a wide range of HR policy and benefits processes.”

“It’s important to us to represent products that are business-ready and utilise flexible technology,” said Dave Cole, director of IQX Business Solutions. “In combination with our portfolio of packaged and custom SharePoint / SAP solutions, offering MyOVS products to our clients enables us to help businesses leverage their existing investments in SAP and Microsoft® SharePoint. The ease of use, speed of deployment and remarkable return on investment that MyOVS can deliver is impressive.”

MyOVS HR Suite for SAP gives employees direct access to ERP data and ERP business processes with an easy-to-use interface that is a natural extension of SharePoint Services from Microsoft. Companies use their ERP software to maintain control of data and processes while gaining employee and manager self-service functions. MyOVS dramatically reduces the number of clicks, pages and support calls required to manage personal and work information, thus resulting in increased productivity and decreased support operations call loads.

Designed to deliver immediate advantages, MyOVS HR Suite for SAP allows for uncomplicated creation of employee and manager dashboards by combining drag-and-drop widgets. Editing is easy using the familiar Microsoft Office® user interface. Companies are able to keep HR forms and processes up to date, without having to incur expensive modification costs. The core benefits of the MyOVS HR Suite include:

• Powerful and secure self-service capability
• Fast integration without custom development
• Reduced training effort for HR transactions
• Immediate productivity gains
• Reduced shared service support calls
• No need to create or install additional portals
• In-house system maintenance efficiencies
• Substantial return on investment organization-wide

About MyOVS LLC

Founded in 2009, MyOVS® LLC is a Washington state–based technology company that provides SharePoint® integrated solutions with line of business applications such as SAP®, salesforce.com® and Oracle®. MyOVS is a sub-corporation of SmarTek21®, a global IT services company that helps enterprises solve development, implementation and business problems. Representative clients of SmarTek21 include Expedia®, Microsoft®, MSNBC®, Real Networks® and T-Mobile®, among others. The MyOVS team working within SmarTek21 is experienced in delivering prompt service to complex multinational organizations. More information about the company is available at www.myovs.com.

About IQX Business Solutions

With a deep understanding of SAP business processes, IQX Business Solutions provides SAP customers with packaged business solutions and specialized consulting services that deliver enhanced business insight, collaboration and productivity benefits to all user types by leveraging Microsoft tools and technologies. IQX focuses on improving the user experience across all core functional areas of SAP. IQX packaged solutions leverage companies’ existing investments in SAP and Microsoft and allow rapid out-of-the-box installation for immediate value. IQX consulting services focus on the integration of SAP and Microsoft Office® and can quickly deliver proof-of-concepts and large-scale project-based solutions. More information about the company is available at www.iqxbusiness.com.

Media Contacts

MyOVS: Al Lalji, Chief Technical Officer, al@myovs.com, +1 425 242-3786

IQX Business Solutions: Dave Cole, Director, dave.cole@iqxbusiness.com, +61 412 585 617

KIRKLAND, Wash. – July 24, 2010 – SmarTek21 today announced it has released a new product called My One View Suite, or MyOVS. MyOVS is the productization of acclaimed work done for Fortune 500 clients by SmarTek21 Consulting and provides a user interface to Enterprise Resource Planning systems using Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Microsoft SharePoint implementations are commonly used by large enterprises to extend the usability of their complex ERP systems with easy to use browser-based interfaces. By taking these best practices and productizing them, SmarTek21 enables customers to dramatically improve time to value in ERP implementations such as Human Resources, Accounting, and Supply Chain Management.

ERP user interfaces can have dozens of difficult to find user interfaces, client software, and require rigorous training to meet the needs of age and training diverse workforces. MyOVS on Microsoft SharePoint is deployed on one website using the familiar Microsoft Office look and feel. The result is a solution that allows for employee self-service for ERP functions ranging from Time-Off Requests to monitoring supply chain issues. Self-service solutions have provided SmarTek21 clients up to 70% reduction in support calls to the help-desk by employees.

“We’ve taken the best practices from our solution work with enterprise customers and turned them into a product that extends the usability of ERP systems to the end user,” said John Michael Gross, President of MyOVS, a SmarTek21 company. “By productizing best practices from existing clients, we are able to provide equal benefits to new clients at a reduced cost and on a swifter timetable.”

One View Suite delivers on the promise of Enterprise Resource Planning, providing end user self-service without need for help desk intervention and empowering employees of any age or technical skill level to work on ERP tasks any time and from anywhere. MyOVS requires no client software deployment, minimizing IT management overhead, and enabling companies to concentrate their IT resources on areas that most directly impact their business, such as driving innovation, building organizational efficiencies, and increasing customer satisfaction.

“Enterprise customers are acting to reap the benefits of One View Suite. Their response has validated our belief that best practices adopted at our client sites can be extended for use at other enterprises,” said Al Lalji, CEO of SmarTek21. “Solutions like OVS will avoid the pain of acquiring new client software, training, or ramping up in-house technical expertise.”