OCR Services, Inc. Announces Release of EASE - 2004

ATK goes live with leading-edge solution

Rockville, MD, December 12, 2003 – OCR Services, Inc. announces the latest release of its flagship and industry standard Export Automation Software Essential (EASE). EASE – 2004 is an enterprise wide export and import process management solution based on J2EE technology. It is both platform and database independent. The initial customer for this release is ATK (Alliant Techsystems).

EASE 2004 helps companies streamline their entire export process with automatic compliance checks to minimize any export control violations. It is compatible with the US Department of State DTRADE pilot program that allows you to submit export license applications and agreements electronically with attachments for technical data and with AESDirect. Denied party screening has been completely automated with additional functionality in audit trail tracking and reporting, reporting of “red-flags” and their disposition, and enhancements to the ‘Soundex’ based fuzzy logic.

“EASE – 2004 has allowed us to streamline our entire export process with ease. It has reduced the processing time of our Department of State licenses significantly”, said Paul Arseth, Manager, Corporate Export/Import Compliance, ATK. “We have been very pleased with the overall efficiency of the solution and the impressive OCR customer support.”

About OCR Services, Inc.

Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., OCR Services, Inc. is the best-in-breed provider of global trade information solutions to commercial and government organizations.  A widely recognized authority on international trade, OCR Services develops software and publishes content that facilitates international trade processes, reduces the risks inherent in cross-border transactions, and keeps clients informed regarding the ever-changing regulatory environment.  OCR’s mission is to create value by simplifying the complex nature of international commerce. 

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About ATK

ATK is a $2.2 billion aerospace and defense company with strong positions in propulsion, composite structures, munitions, precision capabilities, and civil and sporting ammunition. The company, which is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, employs approximately 12,500 people and has three business groups: Precision Systems, Aerospace, and Ammunition and Related Products.

For more information regarding OCR Services, Inc., please visit http://www.ocr-inc.com or call 1-888-858-2224.