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20 August 2007

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Ingenuus Takes Process Optimization to Next Level

Ingenuus Software Inc. ( http://www.ingenuus.com/ ), the leader in process orchestration and optimization, announced that it has developed a new process optimization framework that will take process optimization activities to the next level.

"We have recognized that many companies are not ready to automate their various end-user business processes," states Christopher Williams, Ingenuus CEO. "Companies need tools to help them document and evaluate their processes before being able to optimize or automate them. After careful analysis and research, we developed a framework that is far ahead of everyone else, yet simple and straightforward in its approach." The framework is called the Process Optimization PyramidT, and it is a combination of processes that manages the entire process optimization life-cycle from documentation to evaluation, optimization, and ultimate automation.

The Pyramid is based on the idea there are 2 types of processes that need to be managed for true process optimization. Type 1 processes are the processes used to document, evaluate, and optimize processes. Type 2 processes are the end-user everyday processes used to run a business.

Most companies have Type 1 processes in place, commonly called "projects", as part of their Quality, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma initiatives. In most cases these processes are not automated. Type 2 processes are generally targeted for automation but still may remain untouched for various reasons. The result is that companies do not know what processes they have, nor can they easily evaluate and optimize them.

The Process Optimization Pyramid automates Type 1 processes first enabling companies to quickly document all their current processes. After they are documented it is then easy to evaluate for optimization. Ingenuus goes one step further by enabling the automation of processes for further optimization benefits.

"The result is a sort of Process Optimization portal that companies can use to orchestrate all their process optimization activities," explains Vivek Prasad, Ingenuus CTO. "Because the Process Orchestrator has all the technology required to power the Pyramid, we are uniquely able to provide this type of solution."

About Ingenuus

Ingenuus Software Inc. based in Frisco, Texas, is a leading supplier of Enterprise Process Orchestration solutions for high tech and SMB manufacturers. Ingenuus is taking business process optimization to the next level with its Process Optimization PyramidT framework based on the Ingenuus Process OrchestratorT.

Ingenuus' Process Optimization platform helps our customers to document, evaluate, optimize and automate their processes. The Ingenuus Process OrchestratorT provides all the tools needed to manage tasks, documents, forms, products, processes and business rules (without coding). This complete solution manages all process optimization lifecycles. As a result, our Customers are able to manage all business processes and projects including: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM); Six Sigma; Lean Manufacturing; Quality; Contract Management; Service Management; Project Management; Document Management; Job Management; and Compliance Management (like Sarbanes-Oxley and ISO).

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