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Session Underscores Integration to Existing Applications as a Key Component of Successful SaaS Offerings AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pervasive Software(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:PVSW), a global value leader in data infrastructure software, announced today that Mike Hoskins, chief technology officer, will present on Thursday, March 2nd, 2:45-3:15p.m. (PST), at the OpSource SaaS Summit at the Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, California. The conference is dedicated to enabling and accelerating Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). More information on the conference may be found at http://www.opsource.net/saas/summit2006 . In his presentation, titled "Integration Solutions for SaaS Vendors," Hoskins will discuss how progressive organizations successfully utilize integration to support SaaS initiatives with approaches that include transformation services, microflow-oriented services and gateway-style services to pull data out and make it available for consumption at the edge of enterprise. "The SaaS adoption rate is gated by the ability of SaaS vendors to deliver data integration capabilities with their solutions," Hoskins said. "Even if the most optimistic growth projections are achieved, SaaS applications will have to coexist for the next decade with existing applications behind each organization's firewall. Organizations adopt SaaS in many cases to reduce the complexities of software ownership and maintenance. Successful SaaS vendors, therefore, must ensure that they enable the rapid flow of critical data to and from existing applications," Hoskins continued. As an 'agent of integration,' Pervasive has led the way in helping its customers successfully overcome SaaS adoption barriers with affordable, lightweight integration solutions. Mike Hoskins brings more than 21 years of experience in developing and managing software companies to his role as chief technology officer. Hoskins previously served as vice president and general manager of Pervasive's Integration Products Division, created following the December 2003 acquisition of Data Junction Corporation where Hoskins served as president for the last 15 years. As chief technology officer, Hoskins champions Pervasive's technology direction and evangelizes the company's industry-leading low-TCO approach to data management and integration worldwide. Hoskins has completed numerous audiocasts and white papers. The most recent titles include "The Last Mile of Integration" (http://www.pervasive.com/e_template/2006/Insights/Materials/PERVASIVE- LASTMILE010606.mp3 ) and "ROI in the Integration Space." (http://www.pervasive.com/e_template/2005/Insights/Materials/Dec_Integration_p ervasive-roi.mp3 ). Combining deep knowledge and more than 20 years of data integration expertise, Pervasive provides easy-to-use, cost-effective software along with support, training and services. Pervasive's technology leadership delivers a single, universal integration platform that allows our customers to re-use the same software for integration scenarios that span data warehouses, real time application integration and data exchange with trading partners. With more than 200 data and application connectors within a single product, customers achieve unmatched ROI. In addition, Pervasive's technology and business model supports low cost adoption by non-programmers for small data volumes all the way up to complex, high volume multi-processor implementations that handle millions of transactions per day. For more information, visit the Pervasive ISV Solution Center at http://www.pervasive.com/solutions/isv/index.asp#pack . About Pervasive Software Pervasive Software (NASDAQ:PVSW) provides data infrastructure software that helps companies unleash the value of their data investments. For more than two decades, Pervasive has delivered an enduring value proposition and the best combination of performance, reliability, functionality and connectivity. Today Pervasive is leading its chosen markets by defining and accelerating the inevitable transition from high cost to high value. Pervasive's value is proven by the size, diversity and loyalty of its customer base, partners and channels. Tens of thousands of customers in virtually every industry, in more than 150 countries around the world, rely on Pervasive to manage, integrate, analyze and secure their critical data. For additional information, go to http://www.pervasive.com/ . Cautionary Statement This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Pervasive as of the date hereof, and Pervasive assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. All Pervasive brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pervasive Software Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. 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