1. NOVUS Confidential NOVUS Professional Services Company Overview

2. NOVUS Confidential Who We Are Founded in 1997 Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado Industry focus on telecommunications, though other verticals are also supported NOVUS Professionals average nearly 20 years experience Expertise in all segments of the Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) architecture Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small startups

3. NOVUS Confidential Selected Client Portfolio

4. NOVUS Confidential Practice Areas NOVUS Professional Services Project Management Project Management Business Analysis Business Analysis Software Development Software Development Package & Vendor Evaluation Package & Vendor Evaluation System Integration System Integration

5. NOVUS Confidential Project Management Effective project management reduces risks and costs, and improves quality and performance for the entire team NOVUS Professional Services Business Analysis Software Development Package & Vendor Evaluation System Integration Project Management Project Management We specialize in the methodological approach defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI ® ) in the PM Body of Knowledge All our project managers are certified as Project Management Professionals (PMP ® )

6. NOVUS Confidential Business Analysis We practice a structured, methodical analysis of our clients’ business, the component organizations and the people who run them, and the competitive environment in which all this takes place The output of business analysis is the portfolio of solutions and enhancements from which our client can choose to surpass the competition NOVUS Professional Services Business Analysis Software Development Package & Vendor Evaluation Project Management System Integration Business Analysis Business Analysis

7. NOVUS Confidential Software Development We support all phases of development, including: –Requirements –Design –Development –Testing –Implementation –Maintenance Platforms include mainframe, midrange, and client/server NOVUS Professional Services Business Analysis Software Development Package & Vendor Evaluation Project Management System Integration Software Development Software Development

8. NOVUS Confidential Vendor/Package Evaluation & Selection We help our clients evaluate the myriad available solutions to find the optimal choice for their requirements Evaluations are based on detailed matrices of business, system, and corporate requirements Statistical weighted scoring provides a balanced, quantitative method for selection An effective evaluation and selection methodology provides the basis for subsequent contract and statement of work, as well as requirements definition for implementation NOVUS Professional Services Business Analysis Software Development Package & Vendor Evaluation Project Management System Integration Package & Vendor Evaluation Package & Vendor Evaluation

9. NOVUS Confidential System Integration Flexible connections between mission-critical systems are key to business success We provide design, development, and implementation support for integration Integration methods include: –Adapter development with EJB, ORBs –Package solutions such as MQ Series/WebSphere NOVUS Professional Services Business Analysis Software Development Package & Vendor Evaluation Project Management System Integration System Integration System Integration

10. NOVUS Confidential Experience –Our professionals are seasoned experts, averaging nearly 20 years experience –In addition to a strong focus on the telecom industry, we also are knowledgeable in the banking, defense, aerospace, and manufacturing verticals Differentiators

11. NOVUS Confidential Differentiators Professionalism –Our project managers adhere to the PMI’s Code of Ethics for Project Management Professionals –Our technical expertise and consulting experience allow us to exceed our clients’ expectations

12. NOVUS Confidential Differentiators Intense Customer Focus –We let our clients tell us what they want –We will use any tools, techniques, and methodologies requested by the client

13. NOVUS Confidential Differentiators Flexibility –We help our clients gain an understanding of their business problem/opportunity –We design the solution set hand-in-hand with our clients –We do not try to force fit a preconceived solution

14. NOVUS Confidential Differentiators Vetted professionals –We do not recruit blindly through newspapers or websites –We only employ consultants personally known to existing NOVUS employees –We conduct thorough technical interviews and reference checks in addition to internal referral

15. NOVUS Confidential Differentiators Lower overhead –We do not have a large administrative, sales, or support staff –Lower overhead means more favorable rates than our competition, with no sacrifice in quality or professionalism

16. NOVUS Confidential Our Goal To help our clients leverage their IT investment to succeed and thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace

17. NOVUS Confidential NOVUS Professional Services 7215 Big Valley Ct Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 877.NOVUS-PS www.novus-ps.com Professional services. Professional People.