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 press release may contain forward-looking statements, such as our focus in 2004. 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