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Netstar Systems Sign Contract with DIR of The States of Texas
Netstar Systems Finalist for Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Company President named as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Netstar Systems authors complete new SQL Functions Book
Netstar Systems receives Fastest Growing Company Award
Services available under this Contract are the deliverables-based information
technology services Technology Categories as specified below.
Application Maintenance and Support
includes the skills and requirements for supporting application systems,
including troubleshooting, modifying, maintaining and enhancing legacy systems.
Application Maintenance and Support also applies to applications running in a
production environment.
research, analysis, design, programming, testing, documenting and implementing
maintenance changes; correcting software errors; modifying reports and ensuring
accurate report runs; making modifications to the applications and documentation;
writing ad hoc queries; loading and applying changes to the software language
and/or database in which the application is written; providing corrections
for production or any changes needed and participation in disaster recovery
testing, planning and documentation. Services may need to be available 24/7
or on an on-call basis.
Technology Migration / Upgrade & Transformation
may be required to increase business functionality, reengineer a business
function, keep current with vendor upgrades or when upgrading existing
technology. Technology Transformation may be accomplished by
converting/migrating legacy applications to new technology either
with or without new business functionality or it may include introducing
new technology into the enterprise. Technology Upgrade/Migration may also
include providing website content accessibility compliance.
assessments of the current application portfolio, evaluation of the technology
assets before beginning technology transformation and Business Case development
for justification of an initiative. Also included are: technology
transformations, which may include, appropriate Return on Investment (ROI),
benchmarks and milestones. The following activities may also be included:
planning, analysis, requirements development, proof of concept, deployment,
implementation, integration, remediation, data migration, documentation,
application programming and support services; and training support.
Application Development
means the development of new applications which may be mainframe, server,
network-based, web-based or a combination. The requirements for new
applications may require interfaces to existing applications.
researching; analyzing; gathering requirements; designing; programming;
testing; documenting and implementing; applying changes to the software
language and/or database in which the application is written; providing
corrections for production or any changes needed and participation in
disaster recovery planning and documentation.
Dallas, Ind. (September 20, 2005) - Competition in the marketplace increases daily as new companies enter the game and pressures from competitors overseas intensify. Entrepreneurs are facing more challenges today than in the past. These hurdles attribute to the entrepreneurial success rate remaining volatile. . Nonetheless, breaking through the statistics are emerging and established companies that enhance the marketplace through growth, spirit, and innovation. These companies will be honored by the UTD School of Business, Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (JCEI) October 20, 2005.
Netstar Systems, Inc. (NSI), known for high standards in service excellence and risk-taking behavior received word yesterday of their qualification as a finalist for the Indiana Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for the 1st Annual Indiana Entrepreneurial Awards of Distinction. According to JCEI, this award recognizes companies that possess the desire to be the best company with a vision to succeed. President and co-founder of SNI, Jack Gao admits, The company's goal has always been to exceed client expectations by providing valuable services and creating mutually-beneficial relationships. NSI's successful, relationship-oriented mentality has not gone unnoticed either. In the past year, the company was awarded the 5th Fastest Growing Indianapolis-Area Private Company by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ), and Jack was named finalist in the technology category for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Spirit encompasses more than just the desire to be the best; it also entails preservation and demonstrating the ability to continually learn through experience and risk-taking. Risks often create reward for Netstar Systems. Staying ahead of the competition is parallel to remaining on top of technological advancements, even when the first in the market to do so. Continuing education, along with involvement in multiple technology organizations, generates avenues of opportunity that ensure NSI is providing the most current technologies and services to clients. This continual spirit to be a service leader has established the company nationwide as entrepreneurial success.
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Dallas Morning News, Dallas. (April 18, 2005) - Netstar Systems and some of its expert database staff have collaborated to
create an SQL Functions Programmers Reference book that provides complete coverage across most popular relational database implementations. The book was published by Wrox, a division of Wiley Publishing.
SQL Functions Programmers Reference provides programmers a two-in-one coverage, with both a "how-to" on SQL functions
and a complete SQL functions reference. SQL is the standard language for database queries; this book's advanced
coverage helps programmers write their own SQL functions. SQL Functions Programmers Reference
covers both the internationally standardized SQL 99 functions and the hundreds of additional functions introduced by vendors, including the subtle variations required to successfully migrate or interoperate between vendor products
The book covers the latest versions of the major relational database management system (RDMS) applications: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, IBM DB2, and MySQL.
The Netstar Systems author team includes John Shen(Database Administrator and Developer), Jin Lin(Senior Oracle Database Administrator and Architect),
Jack Gao (CEO, former Database Administrator).
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NSI creates customized information systems solutions through database administration, application development, consulting, and training services. With a specialized staff supporting clients worldwide, the company posted sales in 2004 of $1.2 million, up from $0.8 million in 2001.
Netstar Systems' President, Jack comments that the growth occurred when the company started penetrating commercial markets in addition to the current Government clients. A lot of companies don't need full-time database systems administrators, mentioned Jack. They may only need 20-30 hours of support per month. SNI illustrates to clients the benefit of going remote with database administration by providing results that increase operational efficiency and providing a better return on investment.
Better education along with an improving economy creates more favorable conditions for presenting the benefits of what a company like NSI is able to do for small to large businesses. Companies are starting to become more aware of how critical data is and making sure its managed properly, reports Jack.
With an emphasis on Oracle, SQL, Unix/Linux, and Java, SNI provides expert service to an impressive list of clients including, TXU and Community College of Houston, JCPenny and and USA. The US Department of Defense, State of New Jersy, City of Dallas, and US Army are a few of the Government contracts NSI supports.
Starting off with just two employees, founders Jack and Cindy, in 1997, the company now employs over 40. Jack states that the success of the company is credited to the employees. Both Jack and Cindy along with CTO, Paul Milson believe that ensuring employees are happy is just as important as keeping clients satisfied. This principle is demonstrated by the company's high retention rate and steady growth while remaining financially strong.
To view Dallas Business Journal article about Netstar Systems, visit DBJ website.
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Netstar Systems, Inc.
1150 Philip Drive
Allen, Texas 75013
(972)740-6812
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