Press Release Network Specialty Group, Inc.
Contact: Prasen Vasavada prasen@nsgi-hq.com (301) 208-9388

NSGI Achieves CMMI Level 2 Certification

Gaithersburg, Maryland, January 30, 2009 – Network Specialty Group, Inc. (SDB, 8a), a leading provider of IT services, has achieved a CMMI Level 2 rating by the Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) - a global standard reserved for companies that exhibit world-class software development capabilities. With this achievement, NSGI joins a select group of high performing software companies worldwide who have been assessed at this level. The independent appraisers reviewed NSGI operations using the prescribed Standard CMMI® Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI Class A). CMMI practices will allow NSGI to accurately define, manage and implement projects, ensuring that project objectives are met within established timelines and budgets.

"Our CMMI Level 2 certification will bring true value to our customers. This is recognition of our level of commitment to excellence in project management, software development and delivery. It shows our ability to bring an unparalleled understanding of industry best practices for effective management of a client's custom software development and technology integration projects." said Prasen Vasavada, President.
About NSGI NSGI is a leading provider of technical services and solutions across multiple IT disciplines specializing in Program Management, Information Management, Information Assurance, and Infrastructure Operations. NSGI is a minority-owned and operated small business established in 1994, certified by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) firm, a Minority Business Enterprise. NSGI is certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation, and a GSA Schedule-70 contract holder. NSGI was awarded the Small Business of the Year Award by the US Department of Agriculture.

About CMMI CMMI (Capability Maturity Model for Integration) was developed by Carnegie Mellon University for objective assessment of an organization's software engineering capabilities. Recognized as the most rigorous software quality standard in the world, CMMI evaluates an organization's software engineering, project management and organizational management capabilities. CMMI ratings represent best practices in software engineering quality and are used by leading software companies for assessing and improving software development processes.