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January 10, 2002
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Spherexx.com Completes AMSI's eSite Implementation for SIA Partners
 

TULSA, Oklahoma - Spherexx LLC today announced the successful implementation of a web-based property management software application for SIA Partners, Ltd. SIA selected AMSI's eSite product to replace their existing AMSI DOS-based product and hired Spherexx to manage the project while coordinating efforts directly with AMSI. The scope of work was outlined in phases beginning with the installation of portfolio-wide high speed internet access, hardware and software infrastructure to accommodate the new web-based applications, then a testing period where both web-based and dos-based AMSI products were operated parallel giving users time to acclimate to the new product. Training was coordinated remotely using Webex and procedures were outlined to insure data integrity through a conversion process. Finally, a process was devised to audit the new eSite reporting process to prepare for another upcoming migration to AMSI's Navision product for corporate office financial reporting.

"We are excited about the opportunities that web-enabled applications can offer and feel fortunate to have Spherexx to advise and coordinate our migration. They have helped us anticipate and manage the impact of this new technology while preparing us for inevitable changes. We feel the new web applications will give us better reporting between remote sites and enhance our abilities to serve our residents and investors, stated Don Kloesel, Executive Vice President with SIA Partners, Ltd."


eSite, a component of the EVOLUTION Internet application series, is a browser-based site operations innovation. eSite was designed and developed by AMSI - the experts in multifamily management software and solutions - to meet the unique needs of the industry. Designed to centralize on-site activity, this e-commerce application offers a variety of online
features such as entering traffic, preparing applications, collecting rents and distributing property management reports. eSite centralizes collection of data and software administration, significantly reducing operational costs and increasing decision support capabilities.

About SIA Partners Ltd.
SIA PARTNERS, LTD. (www.siapartners.com) is an experienced, fully integrated real estate firm that specializes in the acquisition, development, construction and management of apartment communities. Through these activities, SIA is focused on enhancing and maximizing the value of residential apartment assets. SIA has a core portfolio of multi-family communities that have been identified as long term assets to be held for current income and appreciation in value. All SIA properties, both acquisitions and newly built product, are professionally managed by SIA Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of SIA Partners. SIA has an experienced management team with personnel located in our Houston and Santa Barbara corporate offices, as well as at each of our site-specific properties.

About Spherexx.com
Spherexx (www.spherexx.com) is a full-service consulting firm offering a wide selection of professional services including system & software integration, internet & direct mail marketing, application hosting services, database solutions, web based applications, e-commerce solutions and custom programming. A division of Spherexx, Leasing Assistant (www.leasingassistant.com) targets the real estate industry (property management, corporate housing, locating services, broker/realtors, assisted living and real estate associations) with industry specialized services.