Remember Satellite Forces, a company I visited last winter? They've just announced that their business is growing in the middle east. Satellite Forces uses Cincom Smalltalk to power their software:

SATELLITE FORCES ENHANCES TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ADVANCE IN ACTIVE MIDDLE EASTERN IT MARKETS

Ottawa, May 12, 2005 - Satellite Forces International (SFI), a leading developer of business management applications, announced today that they are getting ready to launch their product and services in very active Middle Eastern markets. SFI is collaborating with Harrington Staffing/Informatics Resources of Ottawa, to provide expert technical support to meet the needs and requirements specific to Middle Eastern IT organizations.

“Entering our Atlantis application into a new and thriving geographic market space is of paramount importance to SFI” explains SFI president David Long. “ Having the appropriate level of product technical support is essential for meeting this goal”.

SFI and Harrington Staffing/Informatics Resources have developed a plan to leverage SFI's Atlantis application by aligning SFI's technology and Harrington's pre-qualified technical support resources. By having competently trained Technical Associates from Canada train our Middle Eastern counterparts, SFI is ensuring a comprehensive support system for our initiatives in the region.

“In order to be prepared to meet demand in the Middle East, it was important for us to develop a relationship with a firm that has a reputation for resourcing highly skilled IT professionals”, explains Haissam Rahal, Director of Business Development - Europe and Middle East. “Collaborating with Harrington Staffing/Informatics Resources enables us to focus on our core business of getting Atlantis to this new market area.”

Satellite Forces International Inc. believes the potential for Atlantis in the Middle Eastern IT environment is an estimated revenue stream upwards of 1.2 billion US dollars.

About Harrington Staffing/Informatics Resources

Harrington Staffing/Informatics Resources has been providing highly qualified resources to public and private sector clients for 30 years. Winner of the 2001 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and Standards and winner of Consumer Choice Award for Staffing industry in the last 3 years, Harrington has a pre-qualified pool of IT specialists that are available for diverse or unique skill required positions and can be engaged at various project stages. Harrington Staffing/Informatics Resources provides cost effective resourcing solutions in support of client business objectives. Visit www.harringtonhr.com

About Satellite Forces International

Satellite Forces is a Canadian based firm that specializes in the development of business process applications, advanced distributed networking solutions and software development tools. Atlantis, the main product offering, is designed to enhance and help expedite the development process for software development companies. Servicing a variety of globally positioned clients, SFI's Atlantis application is a flexible solution that enables organizations to increase profits and lower operating costs. Visit www.satelliteforces.ca.

Contact:

David Long

President, Satellite Forces International Inc.