Los Angeles, CA- April, 26, 2001 - Apilan, the premier one stop infrastructure application provider, announced today it has completed initial delivery of their web application solution including workflow automation tools to Orange County Head Start, Inc (OCHS). The installation for OCHS represents the second major head start program deployed by Apilan.

Apilan will enable the OCHS staff to use their online automated processes to submit purchase orders, work requests, inventory updates and other administrative forms. Apilan's web tools circumvent many of the traditional processes using paper forms. Apilan helps to increase process efficiency, increase productivity and provides real time reporting and status information to associated managers

OCHS's business is quickly expanding, both in the number of employees and infrastructure. Managing this growth requires a detailed analysis of systems and procedures. According to Adolfo Munoz, OCHS Executive Director, "With our growing number of employees and centers, getting accurate and up-to-date reporting is essential. Apilan's on-the-fly reporting tools help us manage our growth and reduce the need for additional analysts and programmers."

Hamid Kelishadi, President of Apilan stated, "We bring to the table technologies that are out of the financial reach of most Head Start Programs. Plus, as our tools are web based, there are no infrastructure costs that are normally associated with this type of application." Kelishadi also emphasized that the web based nature of the products make them ideal for remote access so that approvals can be made anywhere there is a browser. "Web enabled Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and cellular phones can easily be used in the process with a similar interface as a PC".

Hamid Kelishadi, President of Apilan comments, "Today's delivery represents a We are very proud to be part of a team to develop and implement advance technologies for education and child care market. This program reflects our commitment to bring complete solutions to help our clients in Head Start Program to enhance their operation and implement new technologies".

About Apilan

Apilan is the premier infrastructure application solutions provider to offer the latest technology in scaleable turnkey web applications that are branded, hosted and integrated on a unique platform. This platform enables Apilan to implement such web applications in matter of days. Apilan reduces high up front costs and time to market deployment by providing the most up to date solutions in business management, web community, distance learning and e-commerce, for a low monthly fee. Apilan's headquarters are based in Tarzana, CA with an educational services division in Monterey, California. For more information please visit www.apilan.com.