Segue Software Introduces SilkPerformer Component Test Edition(TM) for Testing of Web Services, EJBs and Components for the Micr
February 09 2004 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Segue Software Introduces SilkPerformer Component Test Edition(TM)
for Testing of Web Services, EJBs and Components for the Microsoft
.NET Framework Innovative New Product Fulfills Industry Demand For
The Testing Of Remote Components And Is Part Of Segue's
Market-Driven Product Roadmap LEXINGTON, Mass., Feb. 9
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Segue Software, Inc., (NASDAQ-SCM: SEGU),
the application reliability experts, today announced the
availability of SilkPerformer Component Test Edition(TM), the
newest addition to Segue's Silk product family. SilkPerformer
Component Test Edition enables companies to test the functionality,
performance and interoperability of business logic components like
Web services, Enterprise Java Beans and remoting/serviced
components for the Microsoft .NET Framework under realistic server
conditions. Remote software components are the key building blocks
of a distributed application. A single design flaw in a remote
component can dramatically undermine application quality. Detecting
such a problem late in the development cycle typically leads to
hefty cost overruns and missed deadlines. Segue's SilkPerformer
Component Test Edition allows companies to easily and quickly test
remote software components of distributed applications under
concurrent access early and frequently - even before client
applications have been built. As a result, companies can identify
and correct potential problems before they become costly realities
- avoiding the time and expense of redevelopment while ensuring the
quality of multi-tier applications. "As a member of the Visual
Studio Industry Partner program, Microsoft is excited to see Segue
providing companies with more ways to test its components for the
.NET Framework," said Richard Burte, product manager for the
Developer and Platform Evangelism Division at Microsoft Corp.
"SilkPerformer Component Test Edition is a noteworthy offering to
test middleware components earlier in the development cycle,
dramatically reducing the cost ofbugs." With its intuitive point
and click visual interface, SilkPerformer Component Test Edition
makes it easier for QA personnel without any programming background
to test remote components, even before client applications have
been built. Also, to test remote components under concurrent
access, QA personnel can easily reuse JUnit and NUnit test cases
built by programmers in development. Conversely, using the
Microsoft .NET Framework or Java, programmers can build remote
component tests in Java or in any of the 20 plus languages that run
on the .NET Framework, such as Visual C# .NET. In addition,
SilkPerformer Component Test Edition's Visual Studio .NET 2003
add-in allows developers to build test drivers for remote component
tests directly from within their development environment. This
approach allows for clear definition of QA and development tasks
and interfaces, which enhances cross-departmental cooperation and
communications. "Segue's SilkPerformer Component Test Edition is a
market-driven innovation and fits a much needed role in the testing
of Web services, EJBs and remote components for the .NET
Framework," said Josep Amores, CEO, Aventia, Barcelona, Spain, a
Segue SilkElite partner. "When developing distributed applications,
our customers' QA and development teams can use SilkPerformer
Component Test Edition to learn if each component is working to its
specification and is performing well under concurrent access. They
will also learn if all remote components are working with all
clients, and if there are any compatibility issues when a third
party component is purchased." "SilkPerformer Component Test
Edition has emerged as a powerful means for companies to avoid the
risks of fixing costly errors late in the development process,"
said Ernst Ambichl, CTO of performance management at Segue
Software. "When developing distributed applications, SilkPerformer
Component Test Edition enables our customers to thoroughly test
business logic components, such as Web services, EJBs and
components for the .NET Framework, early in the development cycle,
when it is cost efficient to find and fix problems." Pricing and
Availability SilkPerformer Component Test Edition is available
immediately for both Java and .NET environments. Pricing begins at
$3,000.00 per seat. About Segue Software Segue (NASDAQ-SCM: SEGU)
is a world expert in delivering software and services that ensure
the accuracy and performance of enterprise applications. Segue
provides comprehensive scalability, performance, monitoring and
verification solutions - all aimed at ensuring reliable and
predictable outcomes for fundamental business processes. A
technology innovator setting new standards for higher levels of
application reliability, Segue helps companiesreduce risk and
increase their return on investment associated with deploying new
applications. By ensuring the performance, accuracy, reliability,
scalability and usability of core business applications, Segue
helps protect all that today's companieshave at stake: their
enormous investments in IT infrastructure, competitive edge and
brand reputation. Headquartered in Lexington, MA, with offices
across North America and Europe, Segue can be reached at
1-800-287-1329 / 1-781-402-1000, or http://www.segue.com/. This
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such forward-looking statements are subject to change and are not
guarantees of future performance, and that actual results may
differ materially from any such predictions or projections, based
on various important factors and including, without limitation, the
ability of the Company to continue to achieve positive cash flow
and sustain profitability in this difficult economic and business
climate; the ability of the Company to close large enterprise
orders; the Company's transition to a new management team; the
timing and success of introductions of our new products; continued
growth inlicense revenue; new products and announcements from other
companies; the Company's continued access to capital; and changes
in technology and industry standards. Additional information on the
factors that could affect the Company's business and financial
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the Securities and Exchange Commission. Editorial Contacts: Heidi
Gilmore Segue Software 781-402-1000 Erica McShane PAN
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