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Introduction

K-Soft Information Technologies Inc., is a leading provider of I.T staffing & outsource software development, systems integration and application maintenance services linking e-business with core information systems for companies worldwide. K-Soft

• perates under a global delivery model, which leverages the advantages of an
• nsite/offshore practice to achieve the efficient and cost effective development and

deployment of large-scale systems to meet a wide range of transaction intensive business needs. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. K- Soft has grown rapidly over the past five years into a strong organization partnering global customers located across AUSTRALIA, CANADA, INDIA, U.S.A, NETHERLAND, BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURGE, DENMARK, GERMANY, MIDDLE EAST and U.K. We specialize in Project-Based Consulting (staff augmentation), Contract to Hire, Component

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Project Outsourcing and Project Management. In many years of our existence we have been able to achieve the recognition of being a force to reckon with, in the Indian software industry. We are one of the leading

• ffshore software services provider and have a spotless track record of consistently

delivering workable robust software solutions by adopting innovative approaches and remaining committed to quality, processes and outstanding technological prowess. We specialize in the business of offshore software development services. We offer Application Development Services, Application Maintenance Services, Strategic Offshore Software Product Development Services, Legacy Software Migration Services, Multimedia Creations and Wireless/ Mobile solutions." We have our offices/affiliates globally in Austraila, Canada, India, U.S.A, Netherland, Belgium, Luxembourge, Denmark, Germany, Middle East and U.K. Our key achievements have been maintained a phenomenal growth over the years; achieved total financial stability since inception and grown solely based on internally generated funds; consistent record of over 80% of business coming from repeat customers; having a spotless delivery record of over many successful project deliveries

• ver the many years. All this has enabled us to become technology partners with more

than many software product companies and partner with software development houses globally. Over the years, through technology driven business process transformation initiatives we have mastered the processes, methodologies, approach, mindset and infrastructure needed to overcome the challenges of operating offshore software development teams to deliver a 24 x 7 support to our clients across the globe. We specialize in reducing costs for our customers and improving productivity, reliability, quality, speed and agility. Over the years, we have leveraged our position in the global market with an enviable list of clients and a phenomenal growth rate achieved through IT innovation, dedicated teams and timely implementation of solutions. In today's dynamic digital environment through IT Innovation, dedicated team and adoption of prudent business & technology strategies we have been able to leverage our position and have exponential growth. We have a rock solid reputation for ingenious solution finding, comprehensive technology approach, customer-orientation and blending of efficiency & cost-efficiency.

Hardware Infrastructure: Many workstations for software development, testing and support facilities. Internal Training Facilities: In-house staff training facility to train many people at a time with LCD Projector (beamer), and other interactive tools. Internet Connectivity: We have a dedicated leased line for all our development facility supported by a backup broadband cable link incase the leased line fails. All the facilities have dedicated dialup terminals in the offices incase of extreme contingency. Dedicated Servers for application Hosting, Testing and Client presentation: For websites and application hosting, testing, client presentation and for sensitive data storage, we have co-location servers with one of the best data center in USA having multiple OC3 connectivity and all the latest Firewall installed.

• Dedicated Windows 2000 Advance server with SQL Server 2000 support for ASP.
• Dedicated Linux serverwith PHP3, MySQL support.
• Windows 2000 serverwith .net Framework with SQLServer 2000 support.

We have an internal hosting server on Real IP for our clients to view the status of their development work on production servers at any phase of their development cycle thereby providing complete transparency in our facility. Apart from this we have a rack

• f servers at our development setup in India with 16 independent IP with Linux, NT,

.Net, Java, ASP, MySQL, MSSQLand Oracle Support. Communications Infrastructure:

• We have video conferencing facility for interaction with our clients internationally.
• 24x7 Voice Over IP calling facility is available for calling to our clients globally for long

Discussions on projects.

• From the front desk to the managing director most of our office team members are

available on instant messengers making our team more accessible to our clients than theirown team on a separate floor of the same building.

• Our global offices are connected via PAP (Permanent Availability Protocol) setup

which involves having a end to end connectivity between offshore setup and client/

• ur offices with possibilities of voice chat, video conference, sharing a white board,

remote installations, access into each others networks, and a powerful CRM system which we use for continuous updating of day today activities and efforts. Contingency and Disaster Recovery: The physical infrastructure has been planned in such a manner that practically nothing has been left to chance. All foreseeable contingencies have been taken into consideration and consequently have been planned for. An offsite location with 30 seat capacity has been created for any kind of eventuality should the main center be rendered unusable due to any reason whatsoever. Power supply at the main center as well as the offsite location have inbuilt redundancies so that work is not at all affected due to disruption of power. Accessibility and Security: Different types of physical and access restrictions have been imposed within the development centers so that our clients can be absolutely certain that their data, systems and processes and other confidential information, including IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights) do not get circulated, inadvertently or on purpose. Safeboot Data Security and Access Control software, which implements 1024 bit encryption to confidential and secured data of our client, which is in production and development servers at our facility.

K-Soft Working Model:

• At K-Soft, we employ a Distributed onsite-offshore model that has been perfected
• ver the
• years. The Organization is well aware of the processes and the

critical success factors of what it takes to successfully work with offshore software development model from India.

• Over the period of time we have learnt with experience and understood to manage

the Cultural Differences, Time Zones, Language Barriers, extensive use of Internet for communication, the right attitude, legal Issues related to signing of contracts and

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nitty gritties attached to it.

• Innovative global resource network enables clients to execute projects round the

clock, in a timely yet cost-effective manner, achieving exceptional quality levels.

• We have developed a robust methodology that allows us to get projects off the floor

swiftly and then proceed on a predictable, low risk path for high quality results. This methodology employs our rich portfolio of reusable components and our development model to offer cost and time benefits to our customers.

• Due to our adherence to highest level of quality standards mapping with CMM level 3,

using high-end design tools (e.g.: Rational Rose), high end testing tools (e.g.: empirix) and project management tools (e.g.: MS Project) we have been able to deliver quality software solutions to

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clients consistently.

• While working for few of the product companies globally we have experienced

exceptional results that have allowed our clients to bring down costs up to 60% thereby maintaining a world class standard in terms of delivery and quality.

The Company has been promoted by a team of professionals with techno-managerial

• competence. The team has International work experience in providing Technology

Solutions and Consultancy, Project management and marketing.

> Ramesh Gangisetti Chairman. Pioneer in IT enabled services and has extensive experience with Corporate America in IT services and outsourcing. Tech-lead at K-Mart World Head Quarters. Graduated with M.Sc., Mathematics. > Sridevi Gangisetti Vice President (Human Resources). Has extensive experience in planning, directing, and coordinating human resource management activities. Graduated with Bachelors in Commerce. > Mrkanda D Fitch Director (Finance & Administration) and Chief Financial Officer. Experienced Finance and General Management professional. Has strong background in IT, Legal and Financial Services. Has done corporate advisory and consulting services for companies and Industries across USA and India. > Matt Beyler Director of Sales & Marketing/General Manager.

Has over 35 years experience in the field of Marketing. Brings variety of marketing practices and an expert in direct marketing practices. Served as marketing consultant for a variety of

• businesses. Matt Beyler is quite a “technology savvy” personality who keeps abreast of

various technological developments and brings in tremendous value to Ksoft through his in-depth analysis of its business potential. Matt obtained his Bachelors Degree in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin. The Company has been promoted by a team of professionals with techno-managerial competence. The team has International work experience in providing Technology Solutions and Consultancy, Project management and marketing.

Milestones

Year 1999 Corporate Performance Software development center with an infrastructure to support the custom software development services which include Business and System application development. Global Initiatives Establishment in India – Hyderabad Strategic Initiatives IT Consulting, Custom Design, Development and Deployment of software applications Year 2000 Corporate Performance Service Offerings like Legacy System Migration, Offshore Software Product, User Interface enhancement. Global Initiatives Establishment in Canada, Australia and UK Strategic Initiatives Expertise Content Management Systems, Systems Programming, Workflow applications. Year 2001 Corporate Performance Focus on industries like Advertising & Media, Dairy, Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Hospitality & Travel. Global Initiatives Establishment in Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburgh Strategic Initiatives Expertise in E-Commerce Applications, Enterprise Application Integration,Linux services, Application Servers, Client Server Technology, component Technologies, Database Expertise, Mobile Computing, OO Architecture Design, Systems Programming, Web Servers, Web Technologies. Year 2002 Corporate Performance Focus on industries like Legal, Manufacturing & Engineering Global Initiatives Establishment in Denmark, Germany Strategic Initiatives Expertise in Network Management & Telecom Applications.

Milestones

Year 2003 Corporate Performance Focus on industries like Petrochemicals & Fertilizers, Retail & Distribution,CRM Applications, Home Automation. Global Initiatives Establishment in Middle East. Strategic Initiatives Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Webenabled/ Client server ERP. Year 2004 Corporate Performance Focus on Services and Help Desk Support. Global Initiatives Establishment Service Oriented Call Centers In Hyderabad , India and Jacksonville Florida U.S.A Strategic Initiatives Expertise in Help Desk Support applications and Call center Solutions. Year 2005 Corporate Performance Focus on becoming a One Stop Shop IT and Call Center solutions provider Worldwide. Global Initiatives Establishment of Spanish, French Help Desk and Call Center support services. Strategic Initiatives Expertise in Web Media Solutions, Online Marketing Tools, IT help desk support and Call Center Solutions.