Complete DIMP Solution Announced by Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. and New Century Software

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 30, 2009 -- San Jose, CA, USA -- Structural Integrity Associates, Inc (SI) and New Century Software, Inc announced they have signed an MOU to offer an industry-leading software solution and supporting services to assist gas distribution operators in complying with pending regulation for Distribution Integrity Management regulation. The DIMP solution will provide a flexible framework that is capable of being adapted to each operator's unique requirements within their system.

SI is currently developing a best-in-class Distribution Integrity Management Program, DIMP template, for the Northeast Gas Association (NGA) and Southern Gas Association (SGA). Over forty-five member companies of SGA and NGA, collectively serving more than 40% of the distribution customers in the United States, have already committed to the development of the framework document. Laney Bisbee, president of SI, commented that "this is a great opportunity for two innovative firms to integrate their expertise and provide a comprehensive solution that will allow distribution operators to comply with new regulations."

The joint offering will provide a comprehensive and flexible software solution to organize key system data, identify threats, and prioritize the relative risk of these threats; critical steps in complying with the pending DIMP regulation. New Century’s industry leading Spatial Risk Analyst will serve as the delivery mechanism for the software solution. “Collaborative efforts like this will empower distribution operators with stronger, more consistent safety solutions while taking advantage of technologies that allow them to reduce costs,” said Ron Brush, president of New Century Software.

About Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI) is an internationally recognized leader in prevention and control of structural and mechanical failures. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Structural Integrity serves clients worldwide with a dozen branch offices throughout the United States and Canada, as well as affiliates in China, Japan, Korea, and Spain. SI's Pipeline Services group, PLS, has extensive experience related to integrity management of pipelines, development of integrity management procedures and plans, and performing risk and assessment services for various pipeline and piping systems.

About New Century Software
New Century Software is a leader in providing Geographic Information System (GIS) software and data management services to gathering, transmission and distribution pipeline operators. New Century has expertise in process and RFP facilitation, architectural design and implementation of large and small-scale enterprise GIS and databases systems, applications integration, and GIS application development.

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