Department of Veterans Affairs Adds HiSoftware’s Web Site Accessibility Solutions to MicronPC Government PCHS Contract

CONCORD, NH – August 31, 2001 – HiSoftware, Inc. announced today that its Web site accessibility products are now available to the Department of Veterans Affairs and other government agencies through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Procurement of Computer Hardware and Software (VA PCHS) contract from MicronPC Government at http://www.micronpc.com/vapchs .

VA PCHS is a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) available to all Veterans Affairs, Civilian and DOD agencies.  This contract will enable Web contract developers to quickly procure HiSoftware’s client- and server-based Web site accessibility products. These solutions help organizations develop long-term strategies to achieve Web content accessibility, enhance usability, in compliance with U.S. Section 508 accessibility standards.  MicronPC is a leading provider of computer and software products to the Federal Government.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments, which went into effect June 21, 2001, mandates that federal agencies must ensure that all electronic and information technology purchased, maintained or developed meets the accessibility standards established by the U.S. Access Board. Although federally mandated, state governments and private organizations can benefit by adhering to these standards.

HiSoftware has pioneered Website accessibility solutions since 1998, when it introduced its first Metadata Policy implementation and verification software.  HiSoftware’s Accessibility solutions allow multiple users to work collaboratively on Web site accessibility verification and repair, resulting in dramatic reductions in time and resources allocated to Section 508 compliance. HiSoftware client solutions are available also as integrated Microsoft FrontPage add-ons. Additionally, HiSoftware offers the only server-based reporting, repair and monitoring solutions on the market. Government customers include the Department of Veterans Affairs, USDA, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NASA, as well as many other civilian agencies.

“We are pleased to be able to offer these solutions to the Department of Veterans Affairs Web content providers, through this special contract vehicle. HiSoftware is opening new channels to reach government agencies, providing them with more purchasing choices and convenience, said Dana Louise Simberkoff, Vice President of Business Development for HiSoftware.

Further information on this agreement can be found at http://www.hisoftware.com/gsains.htm 

HiSoftware Accessibility Solutions

 AccRepair

·         Verify accessibility compliance and make Wizard-guided repairs for web-based files in batch.

·         Database technology facilitates collaboration with users of other HiSoftware repair solutions.

·         Microsoft® FrontPage® version available.

 

AccVerify® SErver with AccRepair

·         Verify accessibility compliance and repair web-based files across an enterprise in scheduled intervals.

·         Database technology facilitates collaboration with users of other HiSoftware repair solutions.

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AccMonitor Server

·         Monitor accessibility compliance for live Web sites in scheduled intervals.

·         No file or server access required.

·         Send email reports on accessibility compliance to a list of recipients.

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AccVerify® SErver

·         Verify accessibility compliance for web-based files across an enterprise in scheduled intervals.

 

AccVerify

·         Verify accessibility compliance for web-based files.

 

Microsoft® FrontPage® and Professional versions available.

 

ABOUT HISOFTWARE
HiSoftware Company, the leader in enterprise content quality management solutions, provides innovative products that empower quality assurance teams, content developers, Web site architects, and company executives to work collaboratively on their efforts to create and manage corporate Web standards for Accessibility, Privacy, Searchability, Usability and custom guidelines and policies. HiSoftware’s integrated, full lifecycle solutions dramatically reduce the time required to test, manage and deploy e-business Web sites.

HiSoftware works closely with industry leaders and visionaries to provide solutions for today's information accessibility, content quality, search and retrieval needs. HiSoftware’s customers represent Fortune 500 companies, and many of the largest e-commerce, government, and educational sites in North America and around the world and include ChevronTexaco, Commerce One, Mercury Interactive, and Microsoft Government.

Founded in 1998, HiSoftware Company maintains North American corporate headquarters in Concord, New Hampshire. Further information about HiSoftware can be found online at www.hisoftware.com

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