• ISO 9001:2000
• ISO 27001:2005 / ISO 17799:2005
• Certified Perimeter Certification from CyberTrust for Data Security

   ADEC BECOMES SAM-CERTIFIED

Manila, Philippines, October 23, 2006 -

Related news: BSA awards certificate of immunity to 133 qualified companies

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is pleased to celebrate Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Week with IP Philippines and the rest of the IP Community by announcing the recipients for this year’s SAM Advantage Certificate.

The Business Software Alliance (BSA), the foremost organization dedicated to promoting safe and legal digital world, announced that only 133 companies were certified under its SAM Advantage Program, a campaign that recognizes companies that have successfully implemented a software asset management (SAM) practice. They received a SAM Advantage Certificate which guarantees one year immunity from BSA- initiated enforcement actions.

The small number of companies that qualified for the SAM Advantage Certificate is a reflection of the need for more education and actions to raise awareness on SAM in the Philippines. “While we congratulate the 133 companies that qualified for the SAM Advantage Program, the small number compared to the thousands of business organizations operating in the Philippines is alarming. This is a hard fact that many companies remain complacent and ignorant about managing their software properly. They leave a lot of security risks including the possibility of using unlicensed software. Company officers should learn to be conscious of software installed on their computers and how they are used, as they will be the ones liable if their company I caught using pirated software,” said Hwee Chong Ng, Chair of BSA Philippines Committee.

The BSA has been promoting SAM adoption to help companies take full advantage of their IT resources. “Software should be considered an investment which a company needs to properly plan for and manage. We have seen the ugly consequences of using unlicensed software such as virus attacks that could destroy important data, possibility of legal actions that could result in imprisonment or hefty fines, and the embarrassment it brings to the companies,” said NG.

Law enforcement agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have already raided many companies for violating Philippines’ copyright laws. Under the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, officers of companies caught using pirated software may face up to nine years of imprisonment and a fine up to 1.5 million pesos.

The result of the SAM Advantage Program revealed that although the 133 certified companies came from various industries such as business process outsourcing, construction/engineering and manufacturing, the percentage is very low amongst the total number of companies in their respective industries. While most of the participating companies belong to the manufacturing sector, there is little participation from big industries such as banking/finance, telecommunications, and call centers.

“Companies should recognize that the software they utilize in their business operation is an important tool which increases productivity. We would like to see more companies getting certified for proper software management. We hope that the 133 companies we’ve certified will serve as role models to their respective industries,” said Ng.

Almost All businesses have become reliant on computer software for their growth and productivity. Through proper SAM practice, companies will be able to take full control of their software and avoid installation of unlicensed software. The SAM process involves a set of policies that includes assessing and auditing of software use, setting side a budget for software procurement and issuing a company policy on use of software.

Resources and tools on SAM implementation are available on the BSA website, www.bsa.org/philippines.

   ADEC Solutions is awarded Pioneer Award for Third-Party Back office Services Provider

Philippines, June 26, 2006 - Computerworld Philippines along with the Commission on Information and Communications Technology has awarded ADEC Solutions the Pioneer Award for Third-Party Back office Services Provider for being a pioneer global company in providing back office outsourcing services from the Philippines.

The award was presented to the CEO of ADEC Solutions, Mr. James M. Donovan on the 26th of June, 2006 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila during the celebration of the Philippinesf National ICT Month as declared by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

   ADEC Solutions Pursues Second Certification......ISO 27001:2005

June 5, 2006

In 2005 ADEC Solutions recognized the importance of 'Customer Satisfaction' with our year-on-year success and initiated the certification of the Quality Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. The continuation of these efforts, in 2006, has been the commitment to pursue 'Information Security' as a foundation element toward exceeding our clients' compliance and regulatory related issues. With the desire to be a top-tier global solutions provider in the highly competitive Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) arena, ADEC Solutions recognizes that these certifications will be ever-growing requirement in the global business community.

With the mindset to continually 'exceed our clients' quality expectations', together with the firm belief that information security is part of exemplary customer service, ADEC Solutions has recently launched its drive toward Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, complying with the requirements of ISO 27001:2005. The ISMS project was formally initiated April 3, 2006. Third party audit and certification is expected within the last quarter (Q4) of 2006.

Equipped with the full support of Top Management led by the CEO, CFO and QMR, the project team aims to build and implement the ISMS, including the harmonization and integration of the previously ISO Certified Quality Management System (QMS). The team is composed of dynamic, industrious and forward-thinking Business Process Professionals of ADEC Solutions, comprising a wide background of departments.

ADEC Solutions ISMS certification will provide the following benefits:
  1) Protection of business and customer data
  2) Compliance to contractual, legal and regulatory requirements
  3) Protection and security of information systems
  4) Organizational risk-awareness

"Having Information Security in one's organization has become a necessity rather than a competitive advantage. Adoption of ISO 27001:2005 at ADEC Solutions is a demonstration of how much importance we place on providing a secure environment for our clients' information, information that has been entrusted to us." mentioned ADEC Solutions Inc CEO, James M. Donovan.

About ISO/IEC 27001:2005

In July 2005, the British Standard, BS 7799-2:2002, was updated and released as a final draft standard in support of the June 2005 update to ISO/IEC 17799. On October 15, 2005, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released the final version of the standard as ISO/IEC 27001:2005. ISO 27001 is the formal standard against which organizations may seek independent certification of their Information Security Management Systems, meaning their framework to design, implement, manage, maintain and enforce information security processes and controls systematically and consistently throughout the organizations. The final version of ISO 27001:2005 is available now from ISO or BSI. More information is available at www.iso.org.

   ADEC Solutions is Awarded Prestigious ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Industry-wide Certification Affirms ADEC's Commitment to Superior Quality of its Services to Customers

DALLAS, TEXAS, February 21, 2006 - ADEC Solutions, the market leader in providing customized global outsourcing solutions to clients worldwide, announced today it has been awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification by TUV Hong Kong Ltd, of the TUV SUD Group. This accreditation signifies ADEC Solutions' continued success of its process on the "Provision of Global Business Process Outsourced Services"

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification vigorously measured ADEC Solutions' Quality Management System, evaluating a broad spectrum of industry practices, including but not limited to procedures, documentation, policies, communications, personnel and infrastructure.

"ADEC Solutions' attention to detail and passion for consistency in processing and metrics, where it's found throughout our Business Process Associates and processes, have certainly eased the ISO certification challenge," said Mitch J. Kaminski, Quality Management Representative, ADEC Solutions. "This has been a proven success factor in helping ADEC attain this certification."

The ISO 9001:2000 Certification is the first of several strategic initiatives that will further enable ADEC Solutions to deliver the highest quality of products and services to its customers.

James M. Donovan, president and CEO of ADEC Solutions, states: "We are extremely proud of achieving this industry benchmark, validating our commitment to delivering the highest quality products and services to our customers worldwide. The ISO accreditation further elevates ADEC's leadership role in the BPO market space and we will continue to be pacesetters when it comes to exceeding industry expectations."

ADEC Solutions will expand its service offering capabilities while focusing on quality customer satisfaction by launching its second strategic initiative of obtaining ISO 27001:2005, a widely recognized international standard for information and physical security controls since 2003. The ISO 27001:2005 covers Information Security Management, including a comprehensive coverage of electronics security issues, and a wide range of physical control requirements to help bolster ADEC's delivery of its world-class security processes and practices to its customers.

"ADEC's core mission is built on the principles of customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and management's commitment in order to ensure the attainment of set quality targets," said Donovan. "With the BPO projected to grow over 50 percent in 2006, especially across Australia, the US, China and the Philippines, customers will look to organizations such as ours to keep pace with industry standards. With this in mind, ADEC will continue to pursue additional industry certifications, such as ISO 27001:2005 while focusing on exceeding our customer expectations."

The ISO is the source of the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards. ISO is a network of national standards institutes from 148 countries working in partnership with international organizations, governments, industry, business and consumer representatives. The ISO 9000:2000 standard is among ISO's most widely known standards ever and has become the international reference for quality management requirements in business-to-business dealings.

ADEC Solutions has demonstrated compliance with this standard through a rigorous audit performed by TUV Hong Kong Ltd.

About ADEC Solutions

ADEC Solutions, a US-based company, is the market leader in providing customized global outsourcing solutions to clients worldwide. With vast industry knowledge and proven experience in outsourcing, ADEC is committed to delivering seamless, customized, innovative solutions that are scalable, efficient, and cost-effective to meet the specifications of your business.

ADEC has delivery centers consisting of 5,000 personnel worldwide, with offices in the Philippines, the U.S., Australia, and China. ADEC offers a wide range of Business Process Outsourcing Solutions, Document/Process management Solutions, HR Solutions, Accounting/Financial Solutions, Litigation/Legal Solutions, Healthcare Solutions, Mortgage Banking and Title Solutions, Worldwide Staffing, and remote Manpower Services.

ABOUT TUV Hong Kong

TUV Hong Kong Ltd. was established in Hong Kong in 1991, and is subsidiary of the TUV SUD Group, established over 140 years ago in Germany and now the largest auditing & certification body in the world with over 130 offices around the globe staffed by leading safety and quality assurance experts.

Together with TUV SUD Group worldwide, their 11,000 international experts serve clients in almost all business areas. In Asia, offices and laboratories are located in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Qatar, Sir Lanka and United Arab Emirates. TUV SUD certification marks have a high market value for consumers in the European Community, and TUV SUD Group is a preferred partner organization of leading international testing and certification agencies.


  ADEC Solutions announces the expansion of it's Legal Solutions division throughout the U.S.

ADEC Solutions to Offer a Comprehensive Range of Legal Services to Law Firms, Businesses, and Government Agencies in the U.S.

San Diego, Calif., July XX, 2005 - ADEC Solutions, a market leader in providing customized global outsourcing solutions to clients worldwide, today announced the expansion of its legal solutions called ADEC Legal Solutions Division. This newly expanded division includes litigation support, legal services, and paralegal services to law firms, businesses and government agencies across the U.S.

Mr. Peter Lutz has been appointed to head up the division as vice president of Legal Solutions USA. In this role, Mr. Lutz will be responsible for organizational and strategic business decisions and overseeing the ADEC Legal Solutions division to ensure accuracy, timely delivery and quality control of its services.

"Litigation today is more complex and data intensive than ever before," said Lutz. "Our goal at ADEC Legal Solutions is to continue to establish a leadership role as the premier provider of comprehensive legal solutions outsourcing while providing value-added services to mid- to large-size enterprises operating in the U.S."

"Our mission is to help our clients focus on their core competencies while reducing costs," continued Lutz. "ADEC solutions allow our clients to utilize the full potential of their staff while maintaining control of their costs, litigation timeline and processes, and the outcome of their cases."

Mr. Lutz brings deep industry knowledge spanning over 20 years of highly successful consultative sales experience to the corporate and legal markets, including 10 years of Legal Publishing sales and sales management. Previously, he served in a variety of key roles, including as vice president of sales and marketing at Fidelity National Financial Solutions; executive director of sales and marketing at VISTAinfo; and director of sales at Vsource Corp.

Prior to joining ADEC, Mr. Lutz served as a management and distribution channel performance consultant to corporations in multiple markets, including software, new technology transfer, information services, and business process outsourcing.