FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McLEAN, VA – Computer & Hi-tech Management, Inc. (CHM) has been officially evaluated as operating at Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 2 in development of applications software for customers.

The Carnegie Mellon SEI Capability Maturity Model is the standard for measuring an organization’s software development maturity level. The Software Capability Evaluation was conducted by three independent SEI-authorized evaluators, including two lead evaluators. Based on the evidence collected during the stringent evaluation process, the evaluators determined that CHM “fully satisfies CMM Level 2 Key Process Areas (KPAs) and has a CMM base rating of Level 2: Repeatable Process Capability."

"CHM is very pleased to receive the CMM Level 2 rating. Software application and systems development is a major line of business for CHM targeted for substantial growth in the future," stated James Cheng, CHM President and CEO. "Our CMM Level 2 rating means our customers will be assured that CHM has the defined, repeatable processes to produce high quality software consistently. Our next goal is to achieve CMM Level 3 in 2001," Cheng added.

CHM uses processMax² from pragma Systems Corporation, which enables developers and project managers to collaborate using intranet Web technology, to ensure compliance with the six Level 2 key process areas of the CMM. processMax² has enabled CHM to concentrate on developing software and managing projects by helping create stable and repeatable processes.

About CHM

CHM has 400 information technology professionals supporting clients at locations through-out the United States. CHM is a leading provider of IT solutions and operates a Microsoft Certified Training and Education Center. CHM has strategic relationships with leading hardware and software solutions suppliers, including Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, BEA Systems, Lucent, Cisco Systems, and MetroMedia.

CHM’s marketing and technical staffs are ready to help agency customers contract for IT services that meet their needs. The CHM marketing staff can be reached at:

For more information on pragma SYSTEMS CORPORATION or processMax contact:

Donn Milton
(703)-796-0010 ext. 11
E-mail: dmilton@pragmasystems.com