European Software Institute (ESI) is a non-profit foundation launched as an initiative of the European Commission, with the support of the Basque Government and leading European companies working in the Information Technology field. ESI's main activity is based on helping the software industry in their objectives of producing better software of a higher quality, on time, in the best way and at a lower cost. ESI offers consultancy and training services as well as technological support using its highly qualified team of experts and a worldwide alliance network. ESI also develops a wide range of initiatives directed at promoting the development of the Information Society through the use of ICT for citizens and enterprises, especially SMEs and micro-enterprises