Acsis Announces Professional Services Practice for SAP(R) xMII Composite Application.

Experienced Professional Services Team to Aid Manufacturers and Distributors in the Implementation of SAP xMII-based Solutions

MARLTON, N.J. -- Acsis, Inc., the leader in connecting people, devices and supply chains with business systems, today announced the availability of Acsis Professional Services in support of the SAP[R] xApp[TM] Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP xMII) composite application. Created to help organizations identify and resolve manufacturing and distribution process-related problems, this professional services practice team has an average of 10+ years of experience in identifying and resolving real-world manufacturing and distribution problems, along with strong implementation expertise across multiple SAP solution-based projects.

This practice aids organizations in pinpointing trouble spots, identifying the root cause of manufacturing issues or process inefficiencies, and recommending and designing solutions to fit the manufacturer's needs. To support these consulting activities and create actionable information solutions, Acsis employs the SAP xMII composite application. Built on the SAP NetWeaver[R] platform, the SAP xMII composite application enables manufacturers and their production personnel to adapt to change and respond rapidly to shifts in demand by providing real-time visibility to manufacturing exceptions and performance variances, including root causes and business impacts.

Specific professional service offerings include:

* Solution Blueprinting including assessment, architecture and best practices

* Solution Development including evaluation, design and development

* Solution Implementation including installation, deployment and ongoing operations

* Customer Support, Training and Education

The Acsis practice team in support of SAP xMII leverages an extensive history of experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing, batch and process manufacturing for pharmaceuticals, chemicals and discrete manufacturing, as well as unparalleled knowledge of and certifications in SAP solutions. Acsis is an SAP Technology and SAP Services partner that has also achieved SAP Certified Integration for solutions that integrate with SAP applications.

"Acsis has a wealth of knowledge and experience in manufacturing shop-floor processes and technologies," said Ann Grackin, Chief Executive Officer, ChainLink Research. "They are well positioned to deliver solutions enabling manufacturers to focus in on operational challenges and resolve them with actionable data in real time."

Companies working with Acsis Professional Services in support of SAP xMII derive a range of benefits including:

* Improved efficiencies - by recognizing and resolving manufacturing and distribution process-related problems via new business information and intelligence.

* Improved daily operations - through real-time performance monitoring, alerting and exception processing.

* Focus on value - with the know-how of Acsis manufacturing professionals that understand high-level business issues and underlying processes.

* Faster time to value - insight from SAP-dedicated technology experts and U.S.-based resources that know the best practices for applying SAP xMII-based solutions in the most effective and appropriate manner.

"Many manufacturing and distribution organizations today face a number of efficiency challenges that can be easily resolved with visibility to the right information," said Andre Pino, chief marketing officer, Acsis, Inc. "Many have chosen Acsis, a leading solution provider with the knowledge, experience and deep understanding of the issues they face to help them in their operational excellence journey."

About Acsis

Acsis, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Marlton, NJ. Acsis is a global enterprise software and services provider that automates manufacturing and supply chain processes enabling higher throughput at lower costs. With implementations in 28 countries Acsis provides a single platform that connects people, devices, and supply chains, enabling adaptive manufacturing and supply chain operations. Acsis is an SAP Services Partner, SAP Technology Partner and charter member of SAP's Enterprise Services Community. Acsis also maintains partnerships with major service and hardware providers. Acsis is an EPCglobal member and early adopter of RFID technologies. Acsis is a partner company of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE). For additional information visit us at www.acsisinc.com.

About Safeguard

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) builds value in high-growth, revenue-stage information technology and life sciences businesses. Safeguard provides growth capital as well as a range of strategic, operational and management resources to our partner companies. Safeguard participates in expansion financings, corporate spin-outs, management buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and early-stage financings. For additional information, visit www.safeguard.com.

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