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Awards and Recognition

Third Consecutive Year on Inc. 5000
August 18, 2009 – SimonComputing has been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America for the third consecutive year on Inc. magazine's prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Consistent exceptional performance along with a growing number of employees gave the company a phenomenal 183.7% growth rate from 2005 to 2008 and placed SimonComputing in the top 35% of all ranked companies. "With a client list that includes US Customs and Border Protection, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Booz Allen Hamilton and more, SimonComputing will strive to continue growing and significantly contributing to our clients, our people, and our community." said Danaiya Woo, President and CEO.

SimonComputing Achieves CMMI Level 2
June 3, 2009 – SimonComputing, Inc. has been appraised at CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 2 of CMMI (R) v 1.2 by an SEI-authorized Lead Appraiser. A SCAMPI appraisal confirmed that the process implemented by the DTOPS Project satisfies the requirements of Maturity Level 2 of the CMMI for Development, version 1.2. To review the results of the appraisal, please visit the Published Appraisal Results System (PARS) website at http://sas.sei.cmu.edu/pars/pars_detail.aspx?a=12941

The CMMI Level 2 appraisal is an important milestone on the company's process improvement journey. "We sought CMMI as a path for process improvement rather than merely a certificate of quality. Risk planning is now possible with CMMI, as well as better processes on both the project and organizational levels," said Danaiya Woo, President and CEO.

Second Consecutive Year Inc. 5000 Awardee
August 28, 2008 – For the second consecutive year, the Inc. 5000 names SimonComputing, Inc. one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. With 147% growth and continuing involvement in border security software development for trusted traveler programs, web-enabled enrollment systems, and incorporation of biometrics/RFID, the firm has almost doubled its technical staff while continuing its commitment to simplifying the process of developing effective, reliable software for its clients.

Subject Matter Expert
July 23, 2008 – Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Benefits, Medical and Worklife Division (BMWD) awarded its contract for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Drug Testing Program to SimonComputing, Inc.(SCI). The contract calls for the SME to provide statistical, theoretical, and computer programming support to the random drug test selection process. The contract was awarded under SCI’s GSA Schedule 70.

SCI awarded Programming Support Contract
September 9, 2007 – Customs and Border Protection, Benefits, Medical and Worklife Division awarded to SimonComputing, Inc. a computer programming support contract to update and create tools and reports for providing random drug testing to its employees. The contract runs for 6-months with one option period.

Inc. 500/5000 Ranking of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
August 23, 2007 – Inc. Magazine recently announced its inaugural Inc. 5000 list - an expansion of its annual Inc. 500 survey - of the fastest-growing private companies in the country, ranking SimonComputing, Inc. at 72 among companies in the DC-VA-MD-WV region, and 941 overall.

Specialized in Java/J2EE software development and consulting services, SimonComputing's work includes software development related to customs and border protection within the homeland security arena. Projects include customized application development, embedded chips in passports, and incorporation of biometrics, among others.

Commenting on its annual growth of over 370%, President and CEO, Danaiya Woo, attributed the firm's success to its commitment to values and simplicity.

"Our clients value the improved reliability, usability, maintainability, and performance delivered by our software. Committed to a clear set of design values and to simplifying software design, our talented technical staff continues to increase their worth to our clients in the demanding world of post 9/11 homeland security."

e-Passport Live Test
January 15, 2006 – Live testing of US-VISIT Increment 2a, e-Passports, began today and continues through mid-April. This testing assesses the operational impact of this new equipment and software to read and verify the information that is embedded in the e-Passport.

SimonComputing staff participated in the development of this pilot application and the public specification used in the e-Passport reader evaluation. This involved ongoing collaboration with various e-Passport vendors and the US-VISIT office.

8(a) Certification
September 15, 2005 – SimonComputing was certified today as a participant in the 8(a) Business Development Program of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, DC. It is classified as a small disadvantaged, woman owned business.

"SimonComputing continues to work hard to build a company that contributes positively to its clients and the community while providing a creative and supportive working environment for its employees. This program is an important part of achieving those goals," said Danaiya Woo, President and co-founder of SimonComputing.

RFID Technology at the Border
August 4, 2005 – US-VISIT Increment 2c, Phase 1 was deployed to five pilot sites introducing them to the use of RFID Technology in I-94 documents. SimonComputing was a key contributor to the development of the workstation applications in this collaborative effort with several other participating vendors.

SimonComputing consultants were part of the on-site tiger teams that ensured a smooth pilot deployment of the applications. Being on-site gave the engineers a real connection to the users of the application.

GSA Schedule Award
January 19, 2005 – SimonComputing was awarded a GSA Schedule for Information Technology Professional Services (IT Schedule 70). Services include software design, development, analysis and maintenance.

GSA Schedule: GS-35F-0275R

Primary NAICS:

541511   Custom Computer Programming Services
541512   Computer Systems Design Services
541519   Other Computer Related Services
518210   Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services

I-94 Automation
January 3, 2005 – The US-VISIT Increment 2b workstation client was successfully deployed at the top 50 land border sites. This application automates the Form I-94 process at the border while adding a new biometric procedure. This automation eliminates the previously existing manual procedure and reduces overall processing time.

SimonComputing provided software development support for this application.

US-VISIT Increment 1
January 5, 2004 – DHS launches Increment 1 of US-VISIT, a new program to enhance national security while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. New entry procedures go into effect today for most foreign visitors with non-immigrant visas at 115 airports and 14 seaports. The system uses biometrics to verify identity.

SimonComputing provided software development services to build the workstation application delivered to the airports and seaports.

Small Disadvantaged Business
December 31, 2003 – SimonComputing was certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business under US Small Business Administration guidelines.

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