Protech's development centers are connected through a well-linked communication process. We have the necessary infrastructure in our development centers to leverage quick project start-up. The centers are linked to our project offices through dedicated access lines; they have the capacity to quickly scale to additional resources and can easily act as an extended IT department to our customers.

Infrastructure available includes:

• High end servers
• Development tools, database and operating systems to simulate typical client environments
  
• Powerful development workstations
  
• Productivity and project management tools

Project Management Office

• Was appraised in December 2004 as a CMMI Maturity Level 5 company under Version 1.1. The company is currently preparing for reappraisal of Maturity Level 5 under Version 1.2.
• Has expert project management teams which have successfully managed large and complex projects to completion.
• Follows established procedures in project management for strategy planning, risk control and communications.
• Management team has vast experience in managing multiple projects involving many stakeholders.
• Is able to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients by providing successful onsite and offshore execution through a combination of tact, skill and experience.
• Has created a world class knowledge-networked work environment from which our employees develop high quality solutions for clients. A multi-dimensional approach, planned to support growth and technological advancements, ensures that the solutions we architect are built in a most productive and effective manner.

Client Connectivity

Based on the specific needs of each client or engagement, client connectivity is typically achieved through one of the following:

• VPN (Virtual Private Network) links between Protech and client networks;
• Network connectivity through our local network points-of-presence;
• Dedicated link to any of our Offsite Development Centers (ODC).

Dedicated network management teams support these centers to ensure uninterrupted client connectivity and seamless management execution across various locations.