FCG Achieves CMMI Level 5 Certification in Vietnam

FCG Achieves CMMI Level 5 Certification in Vietnam

    Business Editors

    LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--

CMMI Level 5 is the highest quality rating assessed by the prestigious Software Engineering Institute (SEI)
    First Consulting Group (FCG), (NASDAQ: FCGI) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Paragon Solutions Vietnam (PSV) (www.psv.com.vn), has been externally assessed at CMMI Level 5, the highest level of the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI).
    This significant achievement represents FCG's commitment to providing high quality, low cost technology services to its clients. This certification, combined with deep industry expertise and a blended shore delivery model, further minimizes risk and maximizes the value FCG brings to its clients. Clients benefit from improved internal business processes that increase quality, productivity and decrease cycle times, while stimulating learning and growth.
    "Having achieved CMMI Level 5 in our two development centers, FCG India and now PSV, demonstrates our commitment to world-class quality. This noteworthy achievement now places us amongst a small group of elite software development organizations in the world," said Luther Nussbaum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FCG.
    The external assessment was conducted by the Quality Assurance Institute of India using the SCAMPI method (Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement). FCG's PSV operation has been assessed for CMMI Level 5 for design, development and maintenance of software.
    "This is a memorable day for all of us at PSV. The assessment at Level 5 is the culmination of many years of continuous quality improvement efforts and an extensive evaluation of our processes," said Phuong Hung Ngo, Managing Director, PSV.

    About FCG

    FCG is a leading provider of outsourcing, consulting, systems implementation and integration for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and other life sciences organizations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Through combinations of onsite, off-site and offshore outsourced services, FCG provides low cost, high quality offerings to improve its clients' performance. The firm's consulting and integration services increase clients' operations effectiveness with and through information technology, resulting in reduced costs, improved customer service, enhanced quality of patient care, and more rapid introduction of new pharmaceutical compounds. For more information about FCG, visit www.fcg.com or call 800-345-0957.

    About Paragon Solutions Vietnam (PSV)

    Paragon Solutions Vietnam is a major software development company and a subsidiary of US-based FCG. PSV, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, provides software development and other technology services to premier organizations world wide.

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CONTACT: M Booth & Associates Christina Friedkin/Kurt Rossler, 212-481-7000 christinaf@mbooth.com kurtr@mbooth.com or FCG Julie A. Johnson, 562-624-5243 jajohnson@fcg.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICAL PRODUCT SOURCE: First Consulting Group

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