ADEPT, Inc. Launches Engineering Staffing Service; Acquires Prosoft Consulting.FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999-- Complements Growing IT Staffing Business with Services for High-Tech Companies ADEPT ADEPT Psychology A study–Adolescent Depression Prevention & Treatment–funded by the Natl Inst Mental Health, examining the cost-effectiveness of a 'service' model for treating children of depressed adults enrolled in HMOs. See Depression. , Inc., a leading provider of technology staffing solutions, today announced the launch of a new Engineering Staffing service aimed at easing the skills shortage for high-technology companies seeking qualified product development and support professionals. In a related move, ADEPT also announced that it has acquired Lexington, Mass.-based Prosoft Consulting, a 9-year-old firm that specializes in contract staffing for Massachusetts Massachusetts (măsəch  `sĭts), most populous of the New England states of the NE United States. high-technology companies. ADEPT is introducing its Engineering Staffing service at a time when contract staffing has become a key resource for companies that need to fill positions during the current industry-wide staffing crunch (1) To process data. See number crunching. (2) To compress data. See data compression. 1. (jargon) crunch - To process, usually in a time-consuming or complicated way. . The Engineering Staffing service is available through ADEPT offices in Boston; Hartford, Conn.; Philadelphia; Raleigh/Durham, N.C. (Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. ); and its Framingham, Mass. headquarters. "Our new Engineering Staffing service draws on the same staffing industry expertise and practices that have made ADEPT a leader in serving in-house information technology (IT) departments of businesses and government agencies since 1983," noted Tomasz L. Schellenberg, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ADEPT, Inc. "We are also giving this new service a powerful boost by adding the operations of Prosoft Consulting, a proven firm focused on high-tech research and development staffing, and the expertise of its founder Judee Malis." Two high-tech industry veterans will oversee ADEPT's Engineering Staffing service: Judee Malis, who manages recruiting, and Scott Mitchell Scott Mitchell may refer to:
"By combining with ADEPT, Prosoft can now offer clients and consultants a wealth of added resources," said Malis. "ADEPT's significant investment in methodologies, systems, and support staff brings clients and consultants tangible benefits at every step of the process. And ADEPT's larger reach opens up a much broader range of opportunities for the highly skilled consultants that have been the basis for Prosoft's success." Commented Mitchell, "Many high-tech companies have moved toward staffing strategies that include a high percentage of contract consultants. As a result, companies gain greater flexibility to manage both skills requirements and costs related to product development, implementation, support, and maintenance. ADEPT not only identifies and qualifies cutting-edge talent, we also provide exceptional levels of value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. and professional management to assure success for both employers and contract professionals." About ADEPT, Inc. Based in Framingham, Mass., ADEPT, Inc. is the preferred partner in technical staffing solutions for Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. Founded in 1983, the privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is nationally recognized for its industry-leading technical staffing programs and client services. ADEPT has branches in Boston; Hartford, Conn.; Philadelphia; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; and Guadalajara, Mexico. ADEPT, a founding member of the National Association of Computer Consulting Businesses (NACCB (National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses, Alexandria, VA, www.naccb.org) An organization representing companies that specialize in providing highly-skilled technical professionals to clients who need computer support, engineering solutions or IT services. ) of New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. , is committed to the advancement of full competition and fair trade practices that are based on sound business principles and high standards of operation. For information about staffing services or contract employment opportunities, contact ADEPT at 1-800-66-ADEPT (1-800-662-3378), or visit www.adeptinc.com. |
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