ASD, in business since 1993, developed UA Business Software, the first accounting / business management product developed on Microsoft Office Technologies. Since 1993 their software has been installed in over 6000 customer sites through a global network of 400 re-sellers. In late 2003, ASD was approached by a local marine transportation company to enhance the core UA Business Software solution with “marine specific” enhancements. As this customer project progressed, other Marine Transportation companies, through “word of mouth”, became aware and also approached ASD. It became apparent that there was no commercial software available to meet their complex and changing needs.