AST has been recognized as an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner - the highest attainable partnership level for any implementer of Oracle software. Achieved in part, based upon our record of 100% on time and on budget implementation of Oracle Applications projects, a majority of our consultants have successfully completed the required exams and have leveraged their skills to take a lead in actively participating in the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG). Our consultants have chaired special sessions on Oracle Public Sector Applications, Workflow, Projects and Grants, HRMS, iProcurement, Database Development, and Upgrades at OAUG and in other forums.
Because AST is an Approved Oracle Education Partner, our consultants have also provided training on Oracle eBusiness modules on behalf of Oracle University for Oracle clients and Oracle employees as well. Our status as an Oracle On-Demand implementer shows that we are capable of providing comprehensive hosting services setup and related training. These combined certifications make AST a one-stop source for technical, functional, training, support and project management skills for Oracle enterprise projects of every size and complexity.

Unique to AST is our cross section of Oracle experience. We employ some of the most experienced project management, functional, and technical Oracle experts in the industry. To be considered for employment at AST, a candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of specific Oracle Applications experience, with at least 3 of those years implementing the latest releases and associated technology products. Typical AST consultants have an average of 10 years of Oracle-specific experience, and several key employees have previously worked for Oracle Corporation both in the development and consulting divisions, giving them an in-depth knowledge and unique insight into Oracle Applications architecture.

Our experience and national clientele validates our ability to manage and execute large and complex projects, as well as support complex ERP solutions for our clients' needs. AST has managed several complex implementations, customizations, interfaces and extensive data conversion projects that require the intricate knowledge of the internal architecture of Oracle Applications. Employing a combination of highly experienced professionals and a commitment to our customers' success has enabled us to meet all our commitments on-budget, on-time, with 100% precision.

AST has developed proprietary tools and methodologies, which are made available to all of our clients at no additional charge:
      > Enterprise Domain Model (EDM) Methodology
      > Enterprise Application Migration (EAM) Methodology
      > Meta Data System (MDS)
Our methodologies incorporate templates and tools to insure the most efficient and cost effective outcome to all of our projects. AST has evolved and refined these methodologies based on a number of successful projects, customer and consultant feedback and industry best practices. A structured approach with well-defined phases and measurable performance milestones are the cornerstones of our methodologies.

In addition to our proprietary methodologies, AST's consultants are proficient with many preferred methodologies, including Oracle's AIM and EMM methodologies.

AST puts great emphasis on the quality of all project deliverables. Quality Assurance is an integral part of all the methodologies used by AST. Our team members understand that quality is measured and evaluated on several levels and has to be clearly identified as a distinct requirement in all tasks.
Every member of the AST project team takes pride in the quality of the work they produce, with the overall responsibility for quality deliverables resting with the AST Project Manager for each project. Our designated project managers have extensive project management experience and bring thorough, hands-on knowledge of both functional and technical aspects of Oracle Applications. This ensures for each project that the quality is not only enforced for documents and deliverables that are clearly customer centric, but also in the programming standards and technical architecture and design that are not always obvious.

As we say to all of our potential clients, "Our references are our greatest strength." We always encourage our future clients to learn about AST's success stories and excellent customer satisfaction levels. AST is in the rare and enviable position of being able to say that we have met all of our commitments on-time, within budget, and with 100% precision in relation to our client's needs.
There are many key elements in building our track record. Serving as a one-stop source that leads a client through every step of a project is only the beginning. A call or email to our Business Development staff can offer you a step-by-step pathway to success.